Misogyny Women, Religion and the Devil Incarnate This essay by Michelle Zobel for the course Mysticism and Magic in Medieval and Renaissance Italy was selected from the Director's List of Best Papers at Richmond in Florence, Spring semester, 2009. Its focus is on the subordinate status of women in the past and the religious motivations for this treatment in the Jewish and the Christian traditions. 'When analyzing the texts and development of the Jewish and Christian … [Read more...]
Misogyny – ‘Women, Religion and the Devil Incarnate’ @ Michelle Zobel
WORLD POPULATION DAY – Celebrate July 11, 2011
11 July 2011 World Population Day 2011 World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. In 1968, world leaders proclaimed that individuals have a basic human right to determine freely and responsibly the number and timing of their children. Forty years later, modern contraception remains out of reach for hundreds of millions of women, men and young people. World Population Day 2008 reaffirmed the … [Read more...]
Change the World : lifesecretsonline.com
The power each of us has to make a difference in this world begins when each of us believes that we can make a difference. To put it another way...everything begins with changing ourselves FIRST. I think Eleanor Roosevelt said it best, "It is not fair to ask of others, what you are unwilling to do yourself" Today's video is a great story and captures the essence of what Eleanor was talking about. I hope you enjoy it! Watch Change the World Video … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO – Take flight in 2011
Independence Day in Philippines, Celebrate June 12, 2011
Independence Day Philippines June 12, 2011 One of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. FilipinosCelebrate it annually on June 12. What do People do? Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL – Do You Feel Pulverized?
DO YOU FEEL PULVERIZED? I would be very surprised if you have never had an experience where you feel like you are on fire, going through the gates of ‘hell’. Actually, to be burnt is a purification process when we look at it from a spiritual perspective. It is what the alchemists refer to as calcinations. I know that unpleasant firsthand experiences have had an influence molding my consciousness. It has been part of the journey. Living in matter is not easy. The secret to being ‘safe’ is in … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." Writer, Mark Twain Your Action for today is 'to notice if you are telling any lies and how you justify doing this'. Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA [email protected] http://www.SiobhanWilcox.com … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell them, 'Certainly I can' - and get busy and find out how to do it." Theodore Roosevelt Your Action for today is 'to volunteer for a job or project.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "The most important thing about having goals is having one." 11th Century French Philosopher, Geoffrey F. Abert Your Action for today is 'to set or review a goal that has to do with your marriage. If you're not married, use another important relationship.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "It is not impossibilities which fill us with the deepest despair, but possibilities which we have failed to realize." Writer and Poet, Robert Mallet Your Action for today is 'to look at your "someday I will do list," select an item and do something today to set it in motion. ' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you what to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "Recall it as often as you wish. A happy memory never wears out." Author, Libbie Fudim Your Action for today is: 'to spend 5-10 minutes recalling some happy memories.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92108 [email protected] http://www.SiobhanWilcox.com … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imagination, our possibilities become limitless." Cyclist, Jamie Paolinett Your Action for today is... 'to think of one of your limitations and use your imagination to see if you can come up with some possibilities to remove it.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "There is no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love; there's only scarcity of resolve to make it happen." Author, Wayne Dyer Your Action for today is 'to ask yourself if you are making a living at what you love. If you are, take a few moments to enjoy it. If you aren't, see if a change of attitude will allow you to enjoy what you do. If that doesn't work, set an intention to be doing something you love one year … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "The most beautiful thing in the world is the conjunction of learning and inspiration." Musician, Wanda Landowski Your Action for today is: 'to deliberately learn something new--such as a new word or a new computer program.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA … [Read more...]
SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "Go and wake up your luck." Persian Proverb Your Action for today is... 'to look at something you want but don't yet have and take some kind of action towards making it happen.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92108 [email protected] … [Read more...]