Our topic this month, Strong Women Surviving Devastating Ordeals, is very important. Thankfully a good majority of us have not suffered a devastating ordeal, however, with the Internet on 24/7, we are exposed to such events on a daily basis and sometimes i …
About a month or so ago a whole lot of things happened to me and I believe in my heart I am now experiencing the afterbirth of my rebirth.
I fell down a flight of steps. Now, that may not seem a big deal to many of you, however, it shook me up pretty damn …
Her red floors shone with wax and polish, 3D artwork (that would look foolish in another's home) graced the mantle, food on the stove, ever-ready for guests, adobe house furnished art-deco style with the ornate lamps and hard-wood built-ins. Every piec …
I didn't know what it was, but I knew it was bad. Really bad.
The pretty girl was popular, blond and she always hung out with a group of boys. They seemed to admire her, cater to her every need and protect her. One night that all changed. Woken o …
This morning the children at Sandy Hook Elementary School went back to class. In the aftermath of horrific circumstances, where a lone gunman, killed 20 of their first grade class mates right before their very eyes along with the 6 adults, including their …
LYSISTRATA: There are a lot of things about us women
That sadden me, considering how men see us as rascals.
CALONICE: As indeed we are!One of my favorite tales of women as peacemakers is the Greek play, Lysistrata, written by Aristophanes.It was o …
During one of my many sessions with Women on the Verge (WOTV) member, Judy Kinney, I complained that I felt burned out and like I had no time. She nudged me with her gentle voice and said, “You know, that no opens up your yeses, right?” I stopped to thin …
My Dear Body,
You have kindly housed my soul since the day I was born, yet I rarely thank you for that. Instead, I poke at your triple-threat child-bearing hips, your softening neck, your focus-challenged eyes, your back that whines without it's dai …
I don't like zoos. I don't like circuses with animals either. I think that if we want to see animals, we should go to them, on their home court, so we can understand and appreciate them as they truly are.
I know my views can be seen as radical by so …
Simple things bring happiness. When I realize this, I have my best days. Those little things that stroke our souls and make us smile – imagine carving out a portion of every day to include them. A day without yoga or movement for me means I may be stif …
June is here and with it comes a new topic for us to dive into. This month's topic is called, “No Room to Hide”. The plan is that we will come face-to-face with our vulnerabilities and courageously be okay with them. Personally, I can tell you, I am …
I am asking that as a question, because I am going to tell you the way that I do, however, I am no expert, so I am also curious about how you do it, too.
During this month's Spa for the Soul, Judy Kinney asked us to fill out a questionnaire to discover o …
Why is it so easy to look at the people around me and so easily see their super power, while at the same time, I am challenged to see my own?
No matter how many times someone tells me that I am wonderful, I have this little voice of doubt rise up insid …
Some days it's more difficult to find that space in your heart for laughter than others, putting the guard down and letting your laughter ring can be a challenge.
I am aiming here to help you cheat your way to laughing. Let someone else's cleverness m …
Sisterhood. When one doesn't have a sister, yet yearns for one, it seems like such a vast word. But, in all honesty, it was the conceptual word behind the beginnings of Women on the Verge. It is the root. The core. The foundation. And ultimately, …
"Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing,
symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God.
They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace,
mother, hug, shelter and beautify.
Those who have received these shawls have been
up …
I have found lately that a quiet space with a pen and paper will give me something that I don't always see. Me.
ZenTangle is an artform that allows you to simply get lost in the fine details. Anyone can do it, as you don't have to be an artist with a cap …
January 2, 2012Dear _______________ organization,
I have supported you physically, mentally, emotionally and financially for years. I believe in what you are aiming to do and your mission.
This letter is to ask you to please remove me from your mai …
May the long time sunShine upon you,All love surround you,And the pure light within youGuide your way on.
Traditionally the above song is played at the end of every Kundalini yoga class in the US as a farewell blessing. I thought it was appropriate …
Everyday is a new day in my mind. Everyday I ask God, “What shall I do today to fulfill my purpose?”
I was never one of those fortunate people who woke one morning at the age of 8 and knew that they were meant to be a healer or sing, write or express …
When discussing the concept of giving and receiving, my mind automatically goes to giving. I am comfortable giving. I hand make gifts at this time every year for family – I have a running list of things I want to make, carefully designed for each perso …
