NEW YEAR WISDOM (from Mom) "One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to … [Read more...]
Adoption Awareness Month is celebrated NOVEMBER
November 5, 2013 by
Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting for another and, in so doing, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parent or parents. Unlike guardianship or other systems designed for the care of the young, adoption is intended to effect a permanent change in status and as such requires societal recognition, either through legal or religious sanction. Historically, some societies have enacted specific laws governing … [Read more...]
Cats, Egyptians and Women
September 8, 2013 by
Cats and Egyptians Cats (Felis silvestris catus), known in Ancient Egypt as "mau", were important in ancient Egyptian society. Based on recent DNA comparisons of living species, it has been estimated that cats were first domesticated from the Middle Eastern subspecies of the Wildcat about 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. Thousands of years later, the peoples in what would later be Upper and Lower Egypt had a religion centering around the worship of animals, including … [Read more...]
Introduction to Meditation for Women
August 23, 2013 by
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 important you are encouraged to practice it often. A quiet mind hears the voice of the angels more easily. 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. Introduction to Meditation for Women: During the three-hour inaugural … [Read more...]
Cybill Lui – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 15, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one incredible and very capable woman, one that holds experience in the business world that spans from finance to film. Through her journey as a woman in business, this powerhouse managed to find the desire, heart and time to devote her energy into the development of girls and young women through her philanthropic efforts in assisting young girls from low income families to achieve full potential, nurturing Future Women … [Read more...]
Thriving through Endomitriosis with Education
July 15, 2013 by
Although it used to be taught that endometriosis was a disease of white, affluent, childless, educated, older women, this is a myth! The disease can and does affect any female of reproductive age, regardless of race, socioeconomic or childbearing status. The disease has even been found, rarely, in a couple of men and girls prior to menses. What Is Endometriosis? The medical definition of endometriosis is the presence of tissue resembling - but not histologically identical to - the … [Read more...]
Newborn to Toddler, how to get a Full-night’s Sleep
February 23, 2013 by
A full night of restful sleep can become so rare that it can almost seem mythical to the parents of toddlers, but there are some things you can do to stretch out the time you’re allotted. If your child is waking in the obscenely early hours of the morning and you can’t seem to get him back to bed, these tips can help you establish a routine that keeps him sleeping until at least sunrise. Consider His Sleep Environment - Before you assume that your child is waking up so early in the … [Read more...]
Celebrating ‘creativity and courage’, against human trafficking
January 30, 2013 by
Business Leaders Award to Fight Human Trafficking Honoring Corporate Creativity and courage in the fight against Human Trafficking January 2013 - During the closing ceremony of the World Economic Forum last week in Davos, Switzerland, Tristan Forster - CEO of the ethical recruitment and management company FSI Worldwide - was awarded the Business Leaders Award to Fight Human Trafficking. The Award merits private sector individuals who show leadership in finding creative and … [Read more...]
