A Celebration of Women shares ... Painting: Ruben's 'Rape' An alternative, feminist reading of several of the works discussed in "Authoritative and Disciplined Discussions of Master's Pieces," is presented by Margaret Carroll in an article entitled "The Erotics of Absolutism: Rubens and the Mystification of Sexual Violence" (in The Expanding Discourse: Feminism and Art History, eds. Norma Broude and Mary D. Garrard, pp.138-159). For the complete article see JSTOR.: p. 139: … [Read more...]
Harmony, Strife Be Gone! , Shirlee Hall – WOMEN in RECOVERY
March 13, 2012 by
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...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Children are Teachers
March 10, 2012 by
Make Your RECOVERY more Joy-filled, listen to the Children! "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Unknown Children truly are the teachers of life, they teach us how to laugh, how to play, how to enjoy the simple things in life. When you are around children one finds it impossible not to smile, and why? Because children see the truth and beauty that surrounds them. Even in the face of darkness … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Can You Hear Me Now? , Susan K. Minarik
February 22, 2012 by
It's easy to get busy in life trying to do everything at once. You can listen and work at the same time; but, sometimes multi-tasking isn't the best use of our time. Sometimes we have to stop, look people in the eyes, and give them the gift of listening. As you go about your day, the angels remind you to give people the gift of listening. We need to take time to deposit value in their hearts. It seems like such a little thing, but those little deposits will eventually make a big … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – The Spiritual Qualities of the EMERALD
February 9, 2012 by
The Spiritual Qualities of the EMERALD Restore me to Balance in Body, Mind, and Spirit. 'Remove everything from my consciousness and body that is not in perfect alignment with your loving plan for me.' ========================= Emeralds Emeralds are fascinating gemstones. They have the most beautiful, most intense and most radiant green that can possibly be imagined: emerald green. Inclusions are tolerated. In top quality, fine emeralds are even more … [Read more...]
Survivors Of Violence In South Sudan Tell Their Stories
February 1, 2012 by
Survivors Of Violence In South Sudan Tell Their Stories "We feel safe here," says Labakal Kalahin, an exhausted mother of four who lost one of her children while fleeing to the village of Pibor from the fighting which erupted late last year in South Sudan’s Jonglei State. She’s among tens of thousands of people driven from their homes by the fighting whom WFP is now moving to assist with food and basic necessities." Gumruk/Pibor - “We came here to look for food. Our … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Frustration….aren’t we the Cause, Ourselves?
January 25, 2012 by
The Laws of Cause & Effect.... 'Frustration' appears when we are too focused on 'What Should Be' (in our minds) rather than on 'What is'..... Staying in the moment and appreciating that 'Everything Happens for a Reason' can seem impossible at times; yet, with practice one can actually begin to experience enough hindsight moment by moment to grow into the realization that every action, event or happening has a reason. The more one practices this acceptance in … [Read more...]
Stay Close to Your Own Heart (Meditation video)
January 24, 2012 by
Stay connected to Your Heart When we meditate, we begin to feel the touch of our spirit we sense our vibration increasing in an internal, eternal, melding of self with our soul. Meditation is very important you are encouraged to practicing it often. The more you relax your mind, the easier it is for you to hear the answer. Open our heart and mind, this abundant love has no boundaries and a quiet mind hears the voice of the angels more … [Read more...]
12 STEPS to Recovery – WOMEN, Amazing Journey!
January 23, 2012 by
"The Twelve-Step Program" Twelve Steps were first published in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men/Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other 12 Step Programs. As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following: admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion; recognizing a greater power that … [Read more...]
