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400 women and 4000 ideas for changing the world — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:02:36 +0000

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By: James Wells

James Wells — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:07:20 +0000

There’s so much work to do, isn’t there, Christina? And I’m heartened by reading of this convergence of many kinds of wise women. I’ve been deepening into Joanna Macy’s “Work That Reconnects” this year — she was even here in Toronto this summer. One thing that stands out for me in her work is that our despair, pain, distress, grief, and assorted “unsavoury” emotions about what’s happening politically, financially, ethically, etc. are rooted in our love for our world, love for our species, and love for life. Matthew Fox refers to biophilia: love of life. Those who are storycatchers, circle callers, activists (both subtle and frontline) are motivated by love of life. We’re biophiliacs and it’s good for me to remember that. Even my tarot work is including the “more than us” these days. Our personal stuff is often a piece of the larger story of the world’s stuff. Praise Life that there are gatherings such as that you were at in the lovely surrounding of Omega in Rhinebeck. Blessings to you, Ann, and the many, many others who keep the fire in the centre alive!

By: Jeanne Petrick

Jeanne Petrick — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:56:11 +0000

Your story, Christina gives me added hope for advancing the quality of thought in the world! In times of great change there is always great resistence - so of course we would see that happening now. Let’s see that as a sign of growth and a sign of hope. Let ’s also not take up fear of those choosing the fear tactics. Rather, let’s keep our focus looking forward - let’s keep hold of our purpose - let’s keep the positive stories coming - like all of the young women in participation WOW - the hope in that alone is formittable. And that they can learn from you another WOW - they are in good hands for learning! Thanks for your participation, Christina! Thanks for telling the story of hope. You have inspired me once again.

By: Julie Mitchell

Julie Mitchell — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:58:12 +0000

Christina,

What a joy to check your blog and to find an inspiring new entry. It makes me smile to imagine you in conversation with Gloria, Helen, and other women I have long admired. Earlier today, I recommended your work to a fabulous, talented woman I met for coffee here in Chapel Hill. She has at least one book in her, eager to be written. She lives close to you, in Seattle. As I told her about PeerSpirit and your books, I thought of being in circle with you, Ann, and other incredible, warm, wise women writers/healers/leaders on Whidbey, in Abingdon, VA, and in Hawaii. One day, you’ll see me again, as I’m not finished learning with and from you and Ann.

with love and appreciation,

- Julie

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:19:11 +0000

Aloha,

I’m one of those ‘men’ you invited to read your blog, and I’m glad I did. I worry for the President because I feel so much of the anger heard in town hall meetings, heard on the right-wing talk shows, is based not on reason, but on fear of where this man, this President, is leading the country. I don’t feel it is rational fear, or rational thought, but fear based on ‘tapes’ injected into peoples’ heads over the years (and which are a product of their local environment) that are now playing over and over, unexamined, unquestioned, and blindly followed.

I will go to the websites you recommended and share them with others.

Mahalo and aloha,

…sandy

By: Jill Schroder

Jill Schroder — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:13:51 +0000

Dear Christina,

Thanks for this inspiring message and the awful, awesome summary of ‘where we are.’ Work to do, indeed, and at the same time a wild celebration of the stunning cast of women on side, eh?

Last week I was guest at a women’s group which had chosen my book, Becoming: Journeying Toward Authenticity, for their meeting. It was a very rich and beautiful evening, wonderful inquiry and sharing. So much so, that they have decided to continue to work with Becoming through the fall.T hat is really a perfect place for the book to be useful, provocative and inspiring. If you know of any opportunities for such a gathering, please keep me/Becoming in mind.

Blessings to you and Ann, and best luck with your new books, countering the culture of hate with connection and love.

Hugs, Jill

By: Joanne Martin

Joanne Martin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:54:26 +0000

Thank you so much, Christina, for your blog. I am reminded that it was just about one year ago that I was with you and Ann at a Peer Spirit Circle Practicum here in Ontario. At that time, I very much felt - as I sense you do now - privileged to be in the company of such wonderful and powerful women. As I read your words, I sense the energy, and excitement. And I am struck by several ironies: Ironic, isn’t it, that this energy comes to us in autumn? Ironic, isn’t it, that in the ’60s, when, as I look back, I was a very privileged young woman, but was too independent to identify myself as a “feminist” - or anything else! But now, I so proudly DO want to identify myself as “feminist”. I remember my time at the Peer Spirit Circle Practicum in Ancaster a year ago, and the women who were with me there. I was energized. And, as a result, I am on the cusp of my goals. And I imagine you there in New York, in the company of women for whom I have the utmost respect - yourself and Ann not the least! And I feel a vibration of feminine energy. This feminine energy gives me great hope and optimism! And I thank you for sharing it with us and keeping the current flowing!

By: Tammy Vitale

Tammy Vitale — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:40:11 +0000

http://www.southernstudies.org/2009/09/domestic-violence-a-pre-existing-condition-for-insurers-in-some-states.html

9 states and the District of Columbia allow insurance companies to not treat DV because it is a “pre-existing” condition.

Thought this was a good place to pass this along.