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( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Since I wrote an earlier article about dealing with narcissists, I thought I could expand further in this article by sharing some of my thoughts with you about an equally important piece of that puzzle: not being a victim.How are they related, you a
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Have you ever watched a musician perform? I'm not talking about just listening, but really watching their body movements and facial expressions? Once I saw a Santana concert on TV. I've always loved their music, but on that evening
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Indulgences come in many forms - cleaning services, massage therapists, hair colorists, gardeners, or even a quiet bath. Ironically, the indulgence that women are always meant to feel horrible about is one that was not only permitted but encou
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) In this article, I’d like to discuss a topic very dear to my heart - guiding teen girls into womanhood. Why do I feel so passionate about this subject? Well, I was one once many moons ago and I can’t believe I made it out alive and am no
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) My beloved Grandpa Hale passed on to another realm February 21, 2008. I, and so very many others, are still reeling with the news that such a vivacious, energetic, and loving man is no longer with us in body. All those who loved him, who
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) It seems that when dealing with difficult people, one of the most challenging types is someone who is narcissistic. Without getting all psychobabble on you and boringly academic, I would like to simplify things by generalizing. While narcissis
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Have you ever wondered where the expression, "knock on wood" comes from? There are several theories dating back to the Pagans, Christians, and ancient Celtics. The most common is that knocking on a tree woke the good spirits wh
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) I have something to say about my heart. And something, perhaps, to tell yours. This might have less to do with my experience as a feminist, and more to do with my experience as a human, but I often feel like feminism is mostly about having compassio
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) There was a time, back in days now lost in the fog of prehistory, when Woman didn't need oracles to predict her future or reveal what was going on behind her back. She didn't worry about what might happen, and she didn't fret about what to do. She d
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Empowerment Crafts 4 WomenShe had a secure job as a corporate account executive,But she really wanted to be a pastry chef.It would mean going back to schooland borrowing money for rent and tuition.Her neighbor, an elderly woman, told her,"Life i
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Why We Deflect Compliments and Positive Messages, and How to Take Them In Many of us hesitate to accept compliments or positive messages about ourselves. Some of us even outright deflect or reject them. Yet taking in a real compliment or acknowledgi
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )What on earth is that ringing I hear? I've been waiting for a knock, the sweet knock of opportunity, but ringing? What on earth could it be? Maybe it's the door bell, though that's not the sound the door bell usually makes. Hmmm, maybe I should go ch
( Culture / Self-Empowerment ) Having trouble getting kick-started on that New Year's Resolution for good health? Has it become easier to make excuses than it is to make it to the gym? Are you pregnant - and not sure how to start up a fitness routine, or know what to do? Fitness
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Empowerment Crafts 4 WomenA week had gone by since she made her New Year's resolutions and all the intentions she set forth had already been forgotten. Another year was about to slip through her fingers again.How could she let herself down like this?
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Sometimes in life, we feel as if we are helpless, that our life is out of our own control. What's amazing, though, is that sometimes, if you want to make your dreams reality, all you have to do is ask.
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )There are so many of us who didn't get the kind of nurturance and love that we needed as children - the kind of nurturance that our society associates with mothers. Not having received that nurturance or gentle care can leave long-lasting effects, th
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )"Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. It would explode high in the air - explode softly - and send thousands, millions, of li
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )One of my favorite books is Love's Executioner by Yolam. He is a psychiatrist who is strikingly honest in his approach to treatment and refreshingly transparent in his responses to the people whom he treats. If you haven't read this book and are read
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Step One: Identifying the ProblemWhen it comes to self-image, there's always been one thing I'm good at: loathing myself. Whether it has to do with my weight, my complexion, my health conditions, my personality flaws, or the size of my pocketbook, I'
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Last year, I went back to school online to study something that I have always wanted to learn about: psychology. One day, I was in my office completing an assignment. My son, Josh, walked in, his usual, curious self. He asked, "Hey, Mom, what ar
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Do you ever find yourself wishing your life was different than it is? Do you wish you could be handed instructions for creating and living a life that you can truly delight in living? If so, this article is written just for you! Read on to discover t
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Dreams. What are dreams? Dreams are soul food. Dreams are things that give us hope. And when they come true, they often give us joy and happiness. Dreams are important for us to hold onto, and to follow. I know when I have a dream inside me, and I li
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )"You are my special Angel, sent from up above." my dad, Steve Hale, sings as my little four-year old cheeks turn flush with embarrassment and I run for the nearest table to climb under and hide. Friends and family join in the fun by singing
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Have you ever had an experience that was so heartbreaking and discouraging that you just wanted to throw up your hands and give up? Are there people around you who try to hold you down with their words of negativity? Well I'm here to tell y
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Life Plus Delight Equals Perfection "Isn't this flower Amaaaaaazing?" my friend exclaims."Totally!" I reply with enthusiasm in a slightly teasing tone, "totally Amaaaaaazing!"This is a fairly regular exchange between us,
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )I don't know about you, but I find that negative or hurtful messages zing their way into me faster and easier than positive ones. If, in an hour, seven people gave me real, glowing compliments and one person criticized me, it is the criticism that I
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )If life were a pair of DKNY jeans, what would yours look like? Would they be worn and faded, thinning in spots, soft to the touch with the hem unraveling? Or would they be crisp and clean with perfect creases and the tags still on them? If my mother
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Negative or critical voices can interfere with you feeling good about yourself - or feeling good at all. Sometimes those critical voices become so loud that they're all you can hear - and you miss out on your beauty, your growth, and all the wonderfu
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Are you feeling the overwhelming sense of dissonance that so often accompanies this season? You know the drill; the feelings of excitement and expectancy for all that the holidays represent, while living in the reality of winter, in which also lurks
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Depression can be debilitating, and painful to endure. Once depressed, it is easy to keep spiraling further down. But there are many things that can help when you're feeling down, even if only a little - and a little may be all you need to shift into
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )The ending of a friendship is an experience that we have all been through, and it can be absolutely devastating. Recovery can be a difficult process, but rest assured that it can be done. This article has been written to let you know that you are not
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Every day, we are confronted with challenges big and small. In a period of four years, I lost my mother, father, younger sister, and a close aunt. They died from various causes: brain tumor, bone cancer, breast cancer, and suicide.
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Have you ever caught yourself not breathing, or breathing so shallow that it is a wonder that you are getting enough oxygen to survive? If you haven't, you're probably in even more danger than the majority of people who have experienced this. Caution
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )I've given birth at last! At long, long last! What an intensely beautiful and excruciatingly painful nine months this has been! The conception process was amazing (as ever)! The anticipation was sweet in the extreme. Ah, but the birthing pangs and th
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )It can be hard to find a little piece of inner calm - especially when things are hard. You probably know how much better you feel when you take time to find that calm place inside - but how many of us actually take the time to find that calm place wh
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Do you remember those lazy summer vacation mornings when you were a kid? I used to stay in bed after waking up and just stare at the ceiling, listening to nothing. As the rising sun splashed on my bedroom walls, I felt so peaceful and happy lying in
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Just saying the word freedom stirs up all kinds of emotions in women, from euphoria to anger to sadness. Freedom and human rights for women have been challenged or abused from the beginning of time as we know it. The culprits, whether political parti
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Americans often take pride in the fact that we have a diverse population consisting of different races, religions, and nationalities. One would assume an environment such as this would encourage and celebrate the differences among us. Why then does o
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Just recently, I experienced what could arguably be described as the most horrific 48 hours I've spent on this earth so far. Completely devoid of movement - yet painstakingly granted the sensory experience of intense pain - I foun
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )I've hated surprise parties ever since my mother threw me one for my sixteenth birthday - an age when the last thing you want to do is party with your mother and her friends. I never encourage visitors to drop by my house without calling first. And I
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Apply the Parable of the Puffy Toe! I must admit, while ideas for articles usually flow through me in a flurry, I have been trying to decide what to focus on for my next article feature for several days. With still nothing really resonating, I took a
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Techniques to Help You Feel Better It's hard to be depressed, sad, anxious, or in emotional pain. And while it can be healthy not to run away from our feelings, or to be able to feel and express them, it's also healthy - and important - to not overwh
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )What if every time you entered a room people would say, "Wow, I want what she's having!" Do you think that might generate new clientele for your business? You bet it would! It's called attraction and it is the most powerful tool in your bus
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Have you smelled a flower lately? I mean really smelled one, stood there and took in the scent as it coursed through your body, looked at its delicate petals, its color and shape, and felt its beauty and the calmness. Have you noticed the things arou
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )A couple of weeks ago my husband and I slipped away to Portland, Oregon. This beautiful city is one of our favorite miniature vacation spots and it is practically right in our backyard. As ever, we had an amazing time. We walked for hours, perused th
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )What is joy to you? It can certainly take many forms. For one woman, it may be the sound of children laughing or the smell of puppy breath. For another, it's dancing in the moonlight or eating ice cream. For yet another, it could be a soothing massag
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Does the idea of attracting abundance, having all you want and more sound great? You wouldn't mind having abundance in your life about now, would you? Who wouldn't! Unfortunately, I would venture to say that most people think that abundance is for th
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Have you ever had the feeling while reading a newspaper, listening to a lecture, or sitting around a dinner table talking with friends about current events, that "Something ought to be done about that"? Or perhaps you have felt appalled by
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Are you ready to make that single choice that will change your destiny forever? Contrary to a fairly current, and rather funny, soundbite out there right now, "You," dear reader, "are the decider!" We often may feel like decisions
( Culture / Self-Empowerment )Do you sometimes feel as if the true woman you are is locked up in a closet collecting dust along with those low-cut jeans you'll never have the courage to wear? Do you hide parts of yourself in order to please someone else? If the package you presen
