Dear Patriarchy, I see you, Patriarchy, an angry snarling beast trapped in a corner with no way out except to fight to the death. You are good for no one. You cause pain and suffering and over-consumption. No man, woman or child truly benefits from you. No animal, forest, ocean, river or natural resource is […]
Women’s Anger is Real and It’s Here
Women’s anger is real, it’s uncomfortable, and it made a visit to my house recently. In the past two weeks, I experienced a tremendous degree of anger. Spit-nails and break-boards-with-my-bare-hands level anger. My anger gives me a window into a world where people act it out and hurt others, sometimes fatally. It scares me that […]
Get Stuff Done Without a TO DO List [GASP!]
Sometimes my To Do List seems endless. As I check off one item, I add two more. Yikes! Curiosity is a wonderful feminine energy, and I’ve decided to practise it by giving up my To Do List. Yes, the dreaded list-of-things-I-have-to-do-or-else. Here’s the experiment. Over several days I’m going to see what alternative I can […]
Time Management: a One Way Ticket to Overwhelm
What???? Time management is a ticket to overwhelm? You’re probably thinking That Doesn’t Make Sense! I know. What articles on productivity have you read that suggest tossing clocks, watches, and the concept of time management? Probably none. But what if there’s an alternative? What if instead of feeling pressed for time, you felt like you had all […]
Body Wisdom: Why It’s Important to Listen
Body wisdom can’t be understood rationally. The language of the body is completely different than that of the mind. Body wisdom speaks to us long before we know and accept something with our minds. Why, then, do we not pay more attention to the feedback? Perhaps it’s because we’re at odds with our bodies, or […]
Communicating Powerfully Pt 2: Personal Presence
The second key area for communicating powerfully is personal presence. She lit up the room with her personal presence before she ever spoke a word. There is something almost magical about the experience of being in the presence of certain people. Heads turn. The air is heightened and electric, and you could almost hear a pin […]
Communicating Powerfully Pt 1: Your Authentic Voice
An essential element for communicating your ideas with power is an authentic voice. Cultivating an authentic voice is one of three key areas that has a huge impact on how others perceive you and stay open to your ideas. You may not be standing in front of a large audience delivering a keynote address, but […]
Radiance; What It Is and How to Turn It On
Have you experienced radiance? Do you recognize it when it’s happening? Years ago I discovered what radiance is while waiting in line in a grocery store. It was a very intense time in my life and I was doing a lot of soul searching. However I had no clue what showed ‘on the outside’ while […]
What You Need To Make Your Affirmations Lion Hearted
Have you used affirmations? Did they work? Or were they a total waste of time? Did you find yourself affirming one thing and then doing exactly the opposite? You’re not alone. Affirmations do work – except when they don’t. Do you want to learn how to use affirmations like a lion-hearted woman? There is one simple key […]
