February 2016
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Art Therapy
On March 9th at 6pm at Copper Country Mental Health Institute, I will be giving a presentation on Art Therapy. (it is free and all are welcome) I was given a 'suggestion list' of what I could talk about…… Continue reading
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Your Lens
From David Cowardin's book "Down South Justice" "The words of Charles Bukowski's famed poem, 'Roll the Dice'…" "If you are going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, and maybe… Continue reading
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I See
"Determined not to repeat her mother's mistakes, Carmen Rita Wong reaches out." O Magazine When I changed my attitude about sexual abuse, I veered off the path my mother trod. I know it seems a no brainer to be… Continue reading
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Circle of Abuse.
While doing yoga this morning, it came to me, that I have the right to be angry, to feel resentment or indignation. I am not in the wrong. I tried to resurrect the feelings within me when I am faced with… Continue reading
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What They Have to Say
I was curious enough to read this link….and see if there was something in it that would help my hip. http://www.drnorthrup.com/heal-arthritis-release-fear-anger/ One thing she mentioned was; "Typically, arthritis on the left side of your body will have to do with relationships,… Continue reading
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Apathy into Action
"I wanted to see what she sees so maybe I could better understand why these women continue swimming against a current that is just too strong and pulls them into eddies, tossing them in circles." David Cowardin "Down South Justice… Continue reading
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In Our Own Circle.
I have been asked to do a presentation for our local chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on March 9th. I had to look up the definition of Alliance – "association formed for mutual benefit". I look forward… Continue reading
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They Call Love…and Faith
Are you controlled IF you agree with the sentiment that is controlling you? Are you held prisoner if you want to be there? If you gave up your rights to your own body to be loved and accepted, are you… Continue reading
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First Freeing You
It is so easy to be righteously upset against abuse over women in far away places and yet when it comes to the oppression of women in our home town religions; very few will rise against it. I don't know… Continue reading
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No longer a Victim.
Speak Your Silence asked "If you had to narrow down your top three most important core values, what would they be?" Mine are Truth, Freedom and Self-Empowerment. A good question to ask, and would we easily recognize yours? And,… Continue reading