Indigenous Women and Girls combating Violence Throughout the world, indigenous women and girls experience diverse forms of violence due to their marginalization within their own communities, and in society at large. While causing harm on a personal level, this also deters their ability to engage fully in community and societal developments. This is the focus of a report presented at the Eleventh Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples, in New York from 7 May to 18 May. The … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Madeleine Marentette, Summer 2012 – Workshops, Vendors, Tickets, What to Bring
May 22, 2012 by
GRAIL LADY FAIRE JUNE 25-29 Come for a day or for all five 'Women 2012: The Rise of Smart Power' Vendors: * Annie Thompson Artelier * The Barber's Daughter * L'Moor Spa * The Funky Buddha * Inner Resonance * Bijoux Boreal Designs * New Moon Organics * Earth Berries * The Universe Knows * Opal Wing Creations * Sacred Journey Counseling * Crystal Lotus Designs * The Bliss Mistress * Dr. Hyla Cass Supplements * Judith Onley Coaching * Susan Eva, Crystal Bed * … [Read more...]
Facebook Timeline: A Tool in Response to HIV
May 22, 2012 by
It’s estimated that 96% of Facebook users never revisit fan pages1 once they hit the “like” button. We at AIDS.gov hope this changes with the new features of the Facebook timeline for Facebook Pages. Three months ago, Facebook announced that Facebook Page owners had a month to update their profiles to the new timeline format . Brands could enable the new timeline at anytime, and on March 30 brand pages were automatically converted to the timeline. Some of the Facebook timeline features … [Read more...]
FR*EE TELESUMMIT – WEEK 2 Begins, JOIN IN Now!
May 22, 2012 by
THE CHAKRA ONE EXPERIENCE! IT'S TODAY! We are thrilled to bring you the earthy wisdom of not one but TWO shamanic medicinewomen today at our free class for you: Lynn Andrews and Linda Fitch of Alberto Villodo's Four Winds Society. PLUS Our very own Cecily MacArthur, who successfully shed 90 pounds (that is not a typo!) will share tips for Spiritual Weight Loss and Body Love! AND today begins our Shamanic Mandala Art Show! Sage's husband, Mark Goddard, is an internationally … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – "Co-dependency"
May 22, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women Cares and wants YOU to HEAL CELEBRATE Your Life.... Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY? Codependency (or codependence, interdependency ) is defined as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as in an addiction to alcohol or heroin); and in broader terms, it refers to the dependence on the needs of or control of another. It also often … [Read more...]
The Promise We Made to Ourselves, Shirlee Hall
May 21, 2012 by
THE PROMISE WE MADE TO OURSELVES Many of us are on the planet for one amazing reason. The reason is to help bring about change, a change that will insure soul evolution. Inwardly, we know what life can be like. Those who are intuitively aware know that we are all one in essence. The difference lies in appearance, programming at birth, society, values of those around us, influences, and the oftentimes erroneous conditioning that compels us to do things that eventually will require … [Read more...]
FEAR vs HOPE – The human mind is a time machine
May 21, 2012 by
The human mind is a time machine. Even though we can only live in the present, the mind has the ability to look back to the past and forward to the future. This is both an asset and a liability. Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. Fear is apparently a universal emotion; all persons, consciously or unconsciously, have fear in … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Celebrate, be present
May 21, 2012 by
4 Ways You Can Stay Present in a Crowd... 1. Notice the tiniest details around you. When your mind starts to wander and you cannot possibly believe that you're going to be able to spend an entire night living in the present moment, take a deep breath and look around you. Don't look at the big picture of what's happening but, instead, focus on the tiniest details. What does the floor beneath your feet look like? Who are the people closest to you? What are they wearing? What are you … [Read more...]
