A woman came up to me at an event. She looked right and left, seeming to want to make sure that she wasn't overheard. "I want to let you know that what you said on stage resonated with me." "Great!" I said. "I'm so glad I could be helpful." (I was wondering what the big secret was.) "You know when you talked on stage about business as a spiritual practice? I want that. I mean, yes, I do want to make money (here she lowered her voice even more) and people tell me that I should just focus on … [Read more...]
Rising Above Failure – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 22, 2013 by
Rising Above Failure How to Turn Adversity Into Advantage After earning her doctorate in sociology and teaching for nearly seven years at a university, Francis (a pseudonym) came up for tenure review by her school's faculty committee. Her department head recommended tenure. Francis' students gave her excellent ratings for her commitment and skill at teaching. In addition, she had published two books and several professional articles. Nevertheless, the tenure committee deemed her … [Read more...]
I am a child of this Universe, Gerald White, Clydene Jackson Edwards, & Terry Woods
July 16, 2012 by
"O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour." —Matthew 15:28. I am a child of this Universe * The ocean dances at my feet * The wind plays a melody through my hair * I am loved at every turn * I am kissed by Mother-Earth * I am a child of this universe * The sun warms me in its embrace * The stars have aligned for me in the sky * I am honored by all Life * I am held by Father-Time * Every blade of grass * Every … [Read more...]
