What effects did World War 2 have on women in America? Women began to do the jobs that the men used to do. They worked in factories, steel mills, and on fighter planes. A woman who worked in an industrial or manufacturing job was refered to as "Rosie the Riviter". More independent, less willing to lose their new gained power, managed America when men were at war. Also set new standards of female participation in Wars, pilots, shippers and nurses. Women married earlier in life, … [Read more...]
FEAR or DEPRESSION: Is this perceived or real? – WOMEN in RECOVERY
FEAR or DEPRESSION - Is this perceived or real? We are all faced at times with the need to do things that may, literally, scare us to death. A new job, a new marriage, moving to a new city - all things that can bring about positive change and yet yield a lot of fear when faced with doing them. Change is good and being afraid does not make you weak - it simply makes you human. I tend to have a minor fear of change which is really quite ironic considering my life and business seem to … [Read more...]
FEAR vs HOPE – The human mind is a time machine
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...]
INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO- One WoMan’s Dream
One WoMan's Dream We are Spirits in a Body; not a Body with a Spirit... Enjoy this Journey track called "Sanctuary", by Secret Garden. All photography © W. Haraldsen, used with permission. Video Online Only … [Read more...]
Women in Recovery ~ Addiction + or – Bi-polarism, Alexis Chapman
A Celebration of Women has been inspired to share the life bloggings of a real woman in recovery ... please welcome Alexis. Awakening Ever stare in the mirror wishing your reflection had a voice of its own? I’ve spent the past few evenings gazing at my image in the mirror, wishing that my id would speak to me. Unanswered questions, doubt and fear were written all over my face and I couldn’t grasp on to a reason why. Shouldn’t there be some deeper meaning, some … [Read more...]
Harmony, Strife Be Gone! , Shirlee Hall – WOMEN in RECOVERY
Strife Be Gone....! A difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts.... Humanity is suffering from a severe spiritual identity crisis. I decided long ago that seekers need more than listening to lectures; they need firsthand experiences with the Divine.This is my intention. Advanced Classes, Workshops, books, CD's and DVD's that are proven as purifying, awakening and healing energy tools that consciously support student's realizing the truth of who they really are. Once … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall ~ Spiritual Master: ‘Are You Depressed?’
ARE YOU DEPRESSED? People who live in two worlds are at an advantage because it becomes clear to us what works and what does not. Living in such a way has been my reality since a young adult. To be able to vibrate, feel, see, hear and travel in the dimensions of Radiant Light and know what is real and what is not may be at times a lonesome journey. I normally have an even state of mind and am genuinely happy. The powerful energy is sustained as a … [Read more...]