The Spiritual Power and Wisdom of Women is greatly needed in our world today. Women have been Spiritual Leaders since the beginning of time. Way back in the beginning, men were more obvious and visible about their work with Spirit, but we know that women have gathered, in their time of the month, at the cycles of the moon, and mostly in secret - separated from the males of the tribe. Although men were aware of these secret feminine groups and "societies," as long as the women kept their … [Read more...]
Mental Illness, a very ‘taboo’ subject in Islam
Mental Health is an issue needing to be addressed in all communities and all countries in our world today. Below is just one story shared from a community that is plaqued by Stigma, in the realm of acceptance of 'Mental Illness' as a medical condition: "I have always struggled to talk to my family about my mental health problems openly because I was scared I would not get the support that I need but obviously when you live in the same house, you cannot hide it from them. I live with an … [Read more...]
‘Women through a Full Moon’, next on July 22
THE CONCEPT – WOMEN AND THE FULL MOON DIARY The Concept of ‘The Full Moon Diary’ for women is revolutionary in offering a tangible marker to follow and reclaim a natural process that has been known for thousands of years. And don’t worry, this does not require any moon dance rituals to be performed (unless this is a favorite past time of yours). The Full Moon Diary is simply a way for women to take a moment’s pause in their month, to self-nurture and reflect on the month that … [Read more...]
Reverse the Curse!, DeAnna L’Am
Like many women, DeAnna struggled with PMS and for many years viewed her period as a bother and a nuisance. In 1992 she began a personal journey toward embracing her monthly cycle, which led her to “reverse the curse!” Having already been a trained coach and facilitator at the time, she called her first Menstrual Empowerment circle in 1994. The response was overwhelming, and the journey embarked upon — profound. In 1995 DeAnna coined the term ‘INNER MAIDEN’ as a result of recognizing the … [Read more...]
MENOPA– USE – full of pleasure beyond your wildest dreams!
Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries: the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that cause both the creation of the uterine lining and the subsequent shedding of the uterine lining (a.k.a. the menses or the period). Menopause typically (but not always) occurs in women in midlife, during their late 40s or early 50s, and signals the end of the fertile phase of a woman's life. The transition from reproductive … [Read more...]