Allow Others Their Path

We often get frustrated with other people for not being who we want them to be, for not doing what we want them to do, for not enjoying the same things we enjoy, and so on. It might help to remember that not everyone on the planet, including those who are most close to you, are here to do the same things you are here to do. Their path is close to yours and often intersects with it, but it is not the same path. When you get frustrated again, remember this: Allowing others to be on their own path is true empowerment. allow others their separateness Let... [Read more]

Courage, Hate and Fear

I am thinking about all the hate, you know? Hate is really about fear. That’s why it’s so important to cultivate all kinds of COURAGE in your life. There are many different kinds of courage and they all require concentrated practice and awareness: the courage to face difficult emotions, the courage to forgive, the courage to try new things, the courage to start again, the courage to apologize, the courage to make mistakes, the courage to listen, the courage to speak. stay open to your evolving courage There are so many kinds of courage.... [Read more]

A Dream Has Come True

Today was a wonderful day! I met with Laurie McCutchan, the Executive Director of The Hope Institute of Uganda, to learn about its work in Jinja, Uganda to empower families towards economic viability, education for all, access to affordable health care, and more.  Laurie’s fantastic husband Jim came along — because we would put him to “work” loading up Laurie’s van a little later — and we had a wonderful lunch together in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin overlooking the shimmering, boat-filled lake. The weather... [Read more]

Make Self-Care a Priority

What kinds of things do you do for self-care? Empowerment is about learning how to take care of ourselves in all manner of ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. What works for you? If you don’t make time to care for yourself, eventually you will NOT be able to care for others in the ways that you wish to. Women often put their needs dead last when really they should put their needs absolutely first so that they can be at their best to care for and nurture others. Make time this week to create special... [Read more]

Say Yes and Learn

Try not to say no when an opportunity arises. Women are accustomed to backing off. Say yes to almost anything that makes sense for you and your life even if you don’t know quite what to do. Just say yes — and then figure it out later. Try not to let fear and lack of knowledge at that specific moment in time dictate your decisions. You can always learn. “…look for the openings…” Embrace your own potential by saying yes!  Read More →

Are You Ebbing And Flowing?

All things ebb and flow, including our own growth and transformation. The life and work of a woman is to realize this and to understand that our own development often occurs in fits and starts, jigs and jags, with periods of regression followed by growth spurts, and then fallow periods of incubation. all living things must seek rest There will be times when rest is needed. Don’t fight it. Allow it. All of it.  Read More →

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