More Thoughts on Empowering Women

We have slowly and over a long course of history, been cultured away from fully remembering and embracing our power. Unfortunately, due to the current patriarchal society, we have not been part of the process for some time. Yes, there have been certain key women throughout history whom certainly impressed their mark upon it. It seems, however, when groups of women became seemingly "too" influential or powerful, society found a convenient way to stop them and dissuade others from continuing their work (i.e. the infamous witch hunts, Henry the VIII, Joan of Arc, and various organized religions). As a result, the world is in the state it is.

Perhaps we may begin counteracting this by more fully integrating and sharing our experiences. We are always in a position of power to create change in ourselves and countless others. Let us acknowledge ourselves as women who are receptive, intuitive, and creative. Remember to look at life not as lineal, look at life as a spiral - expanding and growing with continuity and flow. By looking at our lives as a spiral, we are able to build upward and outward - buidling upon what we have done and applying it to the present moment, then bringing it to the future. Nothing is lost, it is built upon from the past. Ignoring the cycles of the spiral can make us sick.

The Earth, nature, is our first and greatest teacher, always providing information and interacting with us. The Earth progresses in cycles - spirals. It is very important that we, as women, take time to connect with those cycles, remembering we are part of 15 billion years of life cycles. Remembering is not just of how powerful we are, it is also that we are part of everything.

Words can Hurt. Words can Heal.

As a woman, I feel it is very important to help empower other women. One way we each can begin is by watching the words we choose to use. There was a university study completed a few years ago, focusing on the communication centers of the human brain. The results of the study were that the average woman uses 20,000 (no, that is not a typo) words a day, the average man uses only 7,000. Although a man's brain weighs more and is slightly larger than a woman's, the parts of the brain controlling communication, emotion, healing, nuturing and integration, are larger in a woman's. (That's one of the reasons we are able to multi-task so well! ) Ladies, with that much inherent power, we have a great responsibility to support each other, not tear one another apart. Think of the amazing impact, women, choosing their words with great intention, will have on our world. wow!
In effort to spread that strength and wisdom, here are two sets of words for your reflection. How often do these appear in your daily speech and interactions?
The 7 most disempowering words for women to use -
"sorry", "but", "because", "maybe", "think", "always", "never"
The 7 most empowering words for women to use -
"I", "and", "feel", "request", "choose", "thank", "acknowledge"
Thank you for reading my blog, I wish you a day of strength and courage!

Puppies just make the world right.

On December 15th, our Australian Shepherd blessed us with five amazing, half border collie puppies. It may sound a tad trite, however, our lives have not been the same. Their presence has brought us into the moment. Though we strive to live in the present, life's ride often distracts us. These five little souls remind us daily to be present. Present to each other, present to others, present to them, and importantly...present to ourselves.

Each day they amaze us with their growth and development. Each day I am amazed by own ability to bend and adapt to their changes and needs. Each day I am amazed by how they accept and trust me.

We now have daily reminders to appreciate the small things in life and how to gently embrace and understand the cylicular nature of the Universe.

Blessed Be.