Empowerment is a complex concept with multiple interpretations in different context. In the broadest terms, it refers to increasing the economic, political, social, educational, gender, or spiritual strength of an entity or entities. Sociological empowerment often addresses members of groups that social discrimination processes have excluded from decision-making processes through - for example - discrimination based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Empowerment as a … [Read more...]
The Couples Commitment Code, Larry James
May 22, 2013 by
Couples Commitment Code Is a promise to stay together, come what may and if one decides to leave, the other partner goes with them - partners for good. A couple's level of commitment to this "Couples Commitment Code" is an idea of the mind that bears witness to the thought that when it comes to your relationship, there is no possibility that the love energy you feel together could ever feel the same alone. This idea greatly influences the tone of the relationship. Couples … [Read more...]
The Essence of a Woman, Sherri Rose
December 18, 2012 by
The ESSENCE of a WOMAN ... will always, like Cinderella, not be a victimized scullery girl; but a woman, even if placed in an awful situation, that is able to make the best of every situation. THE POEM The poem that begins with the idea that a woman is more precious than pearls or rubies is in the Proverbs. There are different translations and below are two translations from two websites which are listed at the end under references. The second line of translation starts … [Read more...]
Self-Acceptance – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 19, 2012 by
You are important and know that you are called to add value to the world around You. You have rich treasure inside you that people need. You have more in you than you realize, and you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. No matter where you are in life today, you have potential to increase, grow, to be strengthened, and to move forward. God created you for His good purpose and you are His masterpiece! … [Read more...]
Numerology and the Tarot, Mike Madigan
October 3, 2012 by
One of the oldest applications of numerology has to do with the design of Tarot card. The numbers on Tarot cards are enormously significant when it comes to interpreting the meaning of a card reading. Tarot cards are specifically numbered and the images on the cards reverberate to those images to convey meaning to the reader who then analyzes such matters as relationships, the future, motivations and options. Traditionally, there are 56 minor Arcana Cards -- the Ace through Ten, plus the four … [Read more...]
Men’s Action for Stopping Violence against Women (MASVAW)
March 29, 2012 by
March 2012 Shishir Chandra is a community organizer with Men’s Action for Stopping Violence Against Women (MASVAW) in Uttar Pradesh, India, an alliance of individual men and organizations that are committed to reducing gender-based violence through education and advocacy. Here he talks about the struggle to challenge gender roles for both men and women in India, and why he believes that young men can and should step up to the challenge. Why do you think it’s important for … [Read more...]
