<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Universe Pageants & Youth Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[I provide personal development services for youth ages 13-24 to motivate them to excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:29:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughtful Thursday (Reconciliation &#38; Truth)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Youth &#38; Young Adults - Every morning before I start my day I watch a video from Grace Daily or Grace Prayer on YouTube, sometimes an Affirmation video and they set the tone for my day because my intention is to make sure my thoughts are positive and uplifiting. Life can pour some salt on your wounds sometimes and if you are not mindful you just might grab that metaphorical salt shaker and pour some more making things even worse or stagnant. So this morning I heard this “reconciliation...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/thoughtful-thursday-reconciliation-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a878eaea474e2c461fa0358</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:37:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_2e50006a1db84645b142a22e2e7e67b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_447,h_447,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Design Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey Peeps! RUPYS has a new design program for youth derived from where my promotional items and merch are created and designed. That would be AngelBow Creative Designs. When my Youth Center opens and is in full operation this will be our design center where all designs will be made including customized pageant crowns, tiaras and sashes. For now there is a featured section on Prism Drop - my boutique store that showcases designs either made by me like my t-shirt campaign, other merch or...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/new-design-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a87670551a62789a4732b57</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_2c5076775abe446c9385976add3ee964~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Calendar News!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey RainbowUP Village Besties! Our Membership Public Calendar has a change you might notice if you are either browsing the calendar or signing up for an event coming up. You will now see a flyer attached to each calendar event or activity on the Public calendar so you can get a visual of what that specific event or activity is all about. Just click the item on each date on the calendar and the flyer will pop up. This format will be repeated every month and as you already know there is an RSVP...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/public-calendar-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a87558b1ba312f5c1a3825a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_6cb66d51fd354473b4698a0bc36d8b3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_540,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears &#38; Phobias]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month our Mindful Mixer theme is Fear and Courage. Fear which is merely "False Evidence Appearing Real" is a major thing that so many of us need to overcome. Fear can destroy your miracle, something amazing about to happen for you in your life. So check out this article for teens about fears and phobias and allow it to give you insight into what fears really are and how to fight against your phobias so you can live a mentally well life free from being afraid of things that have no...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/fears-phobias</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c840584e714bcacc88f01f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_8b90f9bdab1f45b6bf31d223bb020c05~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_738,h_321,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courage/Being Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's article is about Courage, which is our Mindful Mixer theme for the month. I would like to encourage mostly the males to read this...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/courage-being-brave</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c1d893d6954037c1035b3b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:27:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_b78a503d738f4c7890f20fb1b44e3a04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting &#38; Self-Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reviewed by: Leah J. Orchinik, PhD Psychology (Behavioral Health) at Nemours Children's Health Most of us know about cutting — using a...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/cutting-self-injury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">639014d1b8a4eb40fc732b54</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_1c70d79bccd945a9b5b6b24eb266f5d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_231,h_218,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Understanding of The Changing Seasons of our life - by Sweta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like the natural seasons change, so do the seasons in our lives. This article presents an analogy between the changing seasons of nature with the changing circumstances of our life which we undergo on a daily basis. We all know that seasons keep on changing. There is a time for each of summer, rain, autumn, winter, and spring season. Our life is similar to changing seasons. It is full of twists and turns, joy and grief, satisfaction and regrets, and so on. Sometimes we enjoy everything...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/an-understanding-of-the-changing-seasons-of-our-life-by-sweta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6386bb0660f3067ab0ea67a9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:22:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_2ff3b455276b48b5901aac6b3eead3e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_180,h_165,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PROMOTING PEACEBUILDING PARTICIPATION: AFRICAN YOUTH AS PEACEBUILDERS – A VIEWPOINT]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where youth are often sexually offended, talked down to, disregarded and ignored, being peacebuilders can make a difference...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/promoting-peacebuilding-participation-african-youth-as-peacebuilders-a-viewpoint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637d1f49b644363473f2b941</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_6bbbcece54444e629b83a8b0d385b952~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's article is about the importance of taking care of your temple, your body. It's the only body you get until you pass on in spirit...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/take-charge-of-your-health-a-guide-for-teenagers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637572aabd7c193cfd487c68</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_e1f301caa0dc418e9a14f323a369704e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind Games: Technology and the Developing Teenage Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authors  Lucía Magis-Weinberg Estelle L. Berger Young Reviewers Scott Abstract The brain has regions that react to things that are...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/mind-games-technology-and-the-developing-teenage-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6362d069786d9ff09747dbe7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_3053697633b14f95bc5711b42b5a9788~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Image &#38; Self-Esteem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, you're not alone. Lots of people feel unhappy with some part of their...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/body-image-self-esteem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63599ba3ef339fac5038e0c2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:52:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_7e491731a6874a3cb243b13b5d337f2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_232,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Confident Ways to Overcome Your Shyness!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This special article is for those of you that hesitate when you don't want to, get upset with yourself for not speaking up or making a...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/13-confident-ways-to-overcome-your-shyness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634cce3d5dd328ae180837ca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:51:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_471d725e00cc4ebc960780b20e10c1a2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_612,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[27 Double Dating/Group Dating Ideas for Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my Week Ahead audio that I posted on Monday (see Facebook for the post), I was talking about our Virtual Speed Dating event coming up...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/27-double-dating-group-dating-ideas-for-teens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6346237ff14ca9ad09d9c11c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:24:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_74a8bb5367a042839f1a8ea2d78f10fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_616,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids &#38; Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article is about the Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids &#38; Teens  (perfect prep article for my Wellness/Mindfulness video series)- you...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/benefits-of-mindfulness-for-kids-teens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633e3b54cd456ba85bae2300</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:22:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_a8b24c1eb47c461a804e8b713c5ee043~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Communication: How Do You Communicate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://youthempowerment.com/effective-communication/ The way you communicate has a big impact on your ability to get along with people...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/effective-communication-how-do-you-communicate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">632256e2c08ea3505be96a26</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_4d8ae255f91448c3ada085a872b670dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instructions: Rules To Teach Your Son]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article was derived from Quora.com, which is a really super snazzy website about different people from different walks of life sharing the knowledge they have gained over their years of living on the planet in their experiences. I find a lot of stuff on here about youth so I absolutely love it and I learn from other people. So, I chose this article because our males need a lot of guidance in this day and age. Society has steered them in the wrong direction and thus, our planet of females...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/instructions-rules-to-teach-your-son</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62a1356523cc45d234b89a52</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_c8d20baa07d44c67a555ab2edfad5ff9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_335,h_597,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[As A Man/Woman Thinketh]]></title><description><![CDATA[.....So he or she is....... Check out this article about how our thinking paves the way for our life. Your thoughts affect everything you do and can make or break anything in your life. Thoughts also are just thoughts as well so that means you don't always have to act on them if they seem harmful to you or someone else. So read this article and learn how powerful and important our thoughts are and how to make them work for you in every day life to achieve what you set out or intend to achieve!]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/as-a-man-woman-thinketh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">629920f7a4e663a891f05e19</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_fe81a43547314950b96c0f60c4856d54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_554,h_554,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Higher: Brain Training Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction This report is designed to educate you on the basics of how your brain works and how much control you have over the progression of your intellect and health of your brain. Our T.H.I.N.K. Kit, which stands for “Thinking Higher Involves Neurological Kindness”, was created to teach you the importance of thinking higher.  It is not possible to think higher and eat toxic food, or drink excessive alcohol, or take a lot of drugs whether prescription or recreation.  The brain was not...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/think-higher-brain-training-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62900460dd7005e1e9148b72</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_f215bdb58ee740f99e55120573f2cdf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_682,h_449,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Reflection in Me]]></title><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/the-reflection-in-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">627c1c8c88f773d414e2cdbd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 20:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OOXCu5XMg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Daily Habits of Highly Confident People]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Jari Roomer Experience life. Meet new people. Develop new skills. Discover who you truly are.  For most of us, self-confidence isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.rainbowuniversepageantsyouth.org/post/5-daily-habits-of-highly-confident-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">626305f75a6465c76003e969</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:52:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b669b_8b0cd754f08146f1b408cf1199e7aa5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cicely Majeed</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>