I’ve been ogled at, cat-called, and groped in ways that left me feeling small, ugly, icky, angry, uncool, too sensitive. I think it’s enough to say, #MeToo.
This creation myth has historically been used to hold women responsible for the 'fall of humanity', as the 'original sinners', and even to justify the persecution of witches and witchcraft.
Do we listen, learn, and grow in their presence? Are we open, curious, and patient in our exploration of women's mysteries and riches and dimensions? I hope so.
Stories sustain us and guide us through the different times in our lives -- seminal events that inspire a web of support through story -- births, illnesses, deaths, first loves, weddings, divorces.
As we now move in between International Women’s Day on March 8th which began in 1909 focused on women’s labor issues and suffrage, and Mother’s Day, a national holiday started in 1914 honoring mothers on the second Sunday in May, let’s focus on appreciating the women in our lives, and the ...