StandingWomen.net Group Urges Women to Rise in Global Silence at 1 p.m., May 12, Balboa Park (Fleet Science Center Fountain)
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and as we prepare to celebrate the mothers in our lives we often neglect to recognize the most important mother of all: Mother Earth. On Sunday, May 12 at 1 p.m., thousands of people around the globe will stand together in silence for five minutes in local parks, schools, churches and other gathering places to promote a better world for future generations. The result will be a 24-hour global wave of humanity standing to motivate and invigorate others to realize the dream of a better world for all.
In San Diego, women are invited to gather and stand in Balboa Park at the fountain in front of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center along with organizers, Laura Rubinstein and Joan Morris. Women will gather on Sunday starting at 12:45 pm. At 1 pm they will sound a gong and bells, to signify the start of the 5 minutes of silence. Ms. Rubinstein began organizing the local Standing Women Mother’s Day silence events in May of 2007.
Since May of 2007, thousands of women have stood together in 75 countries and on all the continents of the globe to show their support for the world of which they dream. Inspired by a story written by Sharon Mehdi of Ashland, Oregon, The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering, collectively they decided that it was time to take a stand to make a difference. By standing for a moment of silence, participants will recognize the importance for all of the children of the world of issues such as safe drinking water, clean air, food for all to eat, access to basic education, adequate health care and safety from violence. 
The event is not limited only to women, however, and many men have stood since 2007. Julian Koss of Sarasota, Florida actively promoted the 2007 event in his state. “We’re all obligated to leave for our children and the ‘seven generations to follow’ a better world,” says Koss.
About San Diego Standing Women Organizer
Laura Rubinstein has dedicated her career in marketing consulting and hypnotherapy to women entrepreneurs. She started a website she refers to as an online retreat for women called WomenInJoy.com. According to Ms. Rubinstein, “As women recognize the strength we have to influence positive change and make decisions accordingly, our world will become a safer, healthier and more loving place to live.”
Contact: Laura Rubinstein, 619-940-6569 or laura at transformtoday.com
