A pond at the Piplantri village cater to the needs of the local population. Photo courtesy: www.piplantri.com In an atmosphere where every morning, our newspapers greet us with stories of girls being tormented, raped, killed or treated like a doormat in one way or another, trust India's “village republics” to bring in some good news from time to time. One such village in southern Rajasthan's Rajsamand district is quietly practicing its own, homegrown brand of Eco-feminism and achieving … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – The Journey of Transformation
January 23, 2013 by
The Journey of Transformation REMEMBER YOUR SPIRIT The sparkle of the bright moon light shines brilliantly into your room. I am watching over you, guiding and inspiring from afar. The dreamland is the sphere of connection where our hearts are intertwined. I look into your eyes and I give you the courage to be who you are. I welcome the dawn as you alight into a new day. Refreshed, alive with renewed hope and vigor, you feel the light tingle on your skin as I brush you … [Read more...]
UGANDA, “Option B+” prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, (PMTCT)
September 15, 2012 by
KAMPALA, September 2012 (PlusNews) - The government of Uganda has launched the UN World Health Organization's (WHO) "Option B+" to boost the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). Uganda currently uses a PMTCT system similar to WHO's Option A, which involves single-dose antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for the mother - if her CD4 count, a measure of immune strength, is over 350 - from the 14th week, as well as ARVs during labour, delivery and one week post-partum. Pregnant women … [Read more...]
PARENTS – Perinatal Bereavement, the death of a child
August 17, 2012 by
Perinatal bereavement is a unique mourning situation, as "the parents' expectations and joy at the prospect of a new life change into despair and grief. While perinatal loss is a profound experience for parents, often there is only minimal recognition. Societal expectations for mourning a perinatal loss are noticeably absent such as funerals and associated traditions. One mother described the experience in this way: "When I lost my baby at the beginning of the second trimester, there … [Read more...]
IRIN, Philippines conditional cash transfer programme
August 3, 2012 by
GOAL #5 - MATERNAL HEALTH Many people consider the day their child was born the happiest day in their life. In the world's wealthier countries, that is. In poorer countries, the day a child born is all too often the day its mother dies. The lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy and childbirth in Africa is 1 in 22, while it is 1 in 120 in Asia and 1 in 7,300 in developed countries. MANILA, August 2012 (IRIN) - A nationwide conditional cash transfer programme in the Philippines is slowly … [Read more...]
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 26, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ in honor of the Decade of Women announcement, was inspired to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of a woman, that we foresee as a major role in the Unity of Africa, Empowerment of Women; as well as, the Peace in our world, in general. Ellen is one of the women on this planet that has withstood adversity, working for the betterment of others, at all costs. Her intention, integrity and perseverence in her work alone, should speak volumes as to her character, and we are … [Read more...]
FIBROID PAIN – A Woman’s Strength of LOVE ~ ‘a fibroid journey’
July 16, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women shares a story that matters.... PERSEVERENCE through LOVE ...a fibroid journey ~ Sharon A nurse told me, "...'fibroid pain' is more painful then giving birth." In week 14 of my Pregnancy, is when it all went down. I found out I had these tumors with this horrible, horrible pain. The pain grew and grew, moved from the right lower area to the left full side (took about 5 days) of my belly and by time it went to the left side, I was in the hospital. … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Six Signs of Spiritual Transformation
May 7, 2012 by
Signs of Spiritual Emergence Pay close attention to everything going on around you...scents, color, objects. Be aware of the messages they are trying to alert you ... notice sounds, objects. You've asked for Your Higher Power to help you. The Six Emergent Spiritual Properties are - clarity of awareness, knowingness, reverence, absence of violence, fearlessness and wholeness. Clarity means being awake to yourself around the clock, in … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – After the Spiritual Ecstacy, then what?
April 10, 2012 by
After the Spiritual Ecstacy, than what? During the years 1991 to 2000, I went through a radical spiritual transformation that really was a profound, peak experience for me. It all began when I read Seth Speaks, after which I went through more than 400 similar books, non-stop. I never thought the passionate feelings of spirituality would mellow and lose their intensity. But they have. In 2000, I read a book called After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, by Dr. Jack Kornfield. The author … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Soulmate
April 7, 2012 by
You have an assignment and you are full of gifts, talents, encouragement and love. You have rich treasure inside you that people need. Your desire for a partner has been answered the great love you have prayed for the angels are taking steps to manifest this desire. You have more in you than you realize, and you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You Higher Power is guiding you; dare to be bold and believe that you are deserving of great love. Are you in search of your … [Read more...]
