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Woman of Wisdom
Life Purpose.
How Bright is Your Bulb
By Laurie McAnaugh
The root of everything we say and do is firmly planted in how we feel about ourselves and the expectations we create for our life. We can only be that bright light if we allow ourselves to understand how valuable we truly are and how much our decisions and actions matter on a much larger scale. So who do you choose to be? Flip the switch to brighten your light in the world, and shine your way to a more joyful life.
Embrace Life Transitions
By Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed.
Do you feel bored, restless, or anxious. Maybe things are not working as well as they once were. These are signs from your inner guidance that you must make some new decisions and new choices in your life. The inquietude you’re experiencing is telling you, in effect, “Your present work is done. It’s time for a change!” The discontent will continue to nudge you until you take a conscious look at it and say, “Okay. Now is the time.” Discover how to tune into your inner guidance system: your intuition.
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You Deserve to Rock Your Goddess
By Shann Vander Leek
Shann shares her personal recipe to awaken the goddess within you. Read about the delightful ingredients formulated to nourish the divine feminine. Every woman deserves to enjoy a luscious life overflowing with creativity, self-love, mindfulness and joy. It’s time to rock your goddess!
Inspired to Write? On Writing, Joy and Creative Flow
By Lisa Tener
One of your greatest gifts is your creativity—whether you consider yourself creative or not. You are. Creativity is like breathing. And when you’re in the creative flow—whether writing, dancing, cooking or working--you can’t help but feel lighter, more joyful and grateful. Here’s how to consistently tap into your creativity in an instant.
What I’ve Learned from Chickens: Attitude is Everything
By Sharon Roy
Join as we all learn together from this delightful memoir -- a fresh chapter appears in each issue of Aspire. In Chapter 4 of this heart-opening memoir, one tiny chick shifts from victim to ruler of the roost and teaches us that we can all step into our true power any time we choose.
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Marion Woodman “Joy in the Healing Process”
By Kris Steinnes
Be inspired by the pearls of wisdom from leaders in the women’s spirituality movement as you read their stories and life changing experiences. In this issue Kris interviews Marion Woodman who shares how the beauty and miracle of Mother Earth has helped her in her healing process. Reconnect with the feminine, and be in touch with the rhythm of the earth and your heartbeat.
Fifty is the New Fifty
By Suzanne Braun Levine
Second Adulthood is all about change— the changes that befall us and those we generate. The first without the second creates a miasma of disappointment. The second, if it doesn’t incorporate the first, is frustrating and discouraging. Suzanne shares an excerpt from her Fifty is the New Fifty: 10 Lessons for Women in Second Adulthood.
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