Famous Quotes of Hopelessness ..... with a Challenge Attached! 'I didn't really want to live, so anything that was an investment in time made me angry... but also I just felt sad. When the hopelessness is hurting you, it's the fixtures and fittings that finish you off. ' Angelina Jolie 'Hopelessness has surprised me with patience.' Margaret J. Wheatley 'Helplessness induces hopelessness, and history attests that loss of hope and not loss of lives is what decides the issue … [Read more...]
The Gal in the Glass, Anonymous – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 23, 2012 by
The Gal in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you Queen for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that Gal has to say. For it isn’t your father,mother,husband or strife Whose judgment upon you must pass. The person whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass. You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum And think you’re a wonderful Gal. But the Gal in the … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Breathe
February 15, 2012 by
Breath Breathing in, I know I’m breathing in. Breathing out, I know As the in-breath grows deep, The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out makes me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I release. Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment. -Thich Nhat Hanh (VIDEO Online Only ) … [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...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Challenges of the Heart
February 7, 2012 by
Healing a Broken Heart – Is there Hope? Is there Hope for healing a broken heart? Something or someone has just broken your heart. You were caught off-guard by a betrayal, a shocking behavior, or loss of a loved one. Suddenly you are feeling like you’ve lost all hope . . . you can feel a physical aching in your chest that leaves you wounded and scarred. How can you ever hope to recover or discover what steps will end this suffering? We all know that emotions are a vital part of the way we are … [Read more...]
The Role of Attitude and Lifestyle – Aging Gracefully
February 4, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women presents.... 'Aging Gracefully' The Role of Attitude and Lifestyle Two Basic Requirements of Graceful Aging What I’ve discovered is that there are two “basic requirements” of graceful aging. To borrow from the “Serenity Prayer”, graceful aging requires the “serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can; and wisdom to know the difference.” Certainly acceptance of aging is a key to aging gracefully – … [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...]
Marriage in the New Millenium – WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 3, 2012 by
Marriage in the New Millenium The Millennial Generation in the U.S., the first generation to come of age in the new millennium, values parenthood and marriage “far above career and financial success,” according to a Feb. 24 report on a 2010 Pew Research Center survey. However, the Millennials are not “rushing to the altar” to get married, the Pew Center said. Titled “Millennials: Generation Next,” the report profiles the roughly 50 million members of this … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Narcissism
January 1, 2012 by
Narcissistic Personality Disorder manifests as 'terminal victims'! ____________________________ People who are victims create situations in their lives where they constantly feel victimized. When we are in relationship with a narcissistic personality we also feel victimized by their behavior. They are unable to see their own part in creating a painful reality for us. Because we are caring and compassionate, we are normally the ones who yield and give-in. We are the ones … [Read more...]
Holidays after/during a Divorce ? – WOMEN in RECOVERY
December 29, 2011 by
DIVORCE The Holidays are here and one should give a good college try to enjoy this Easter/Passover Season. For all the Women of our World that are starting over in their lives, through this time of year, the following shared experience may offer some solace. There's no way to get around it: Cheer and glad tidings surround you during the holidays, but chances are you don't feel very festive. In fact, you probably feel more alone than ever, … [Read more...]
