Nita Leland’s greatest joy is empowering people to believe in their potential and achieve their creative dreams. Her memoir is a work of art in itself. She not only paints pictures with watercolors, she paints pictures with words. Reading her book is almost like watching a uplifting movie.
Empowerment
at the root of this longing
Several years ago, this book caught my attention. I loved the title, especially the subtitle, and the cover. When I began reading it, I found I had a lot more to love. The author, Carol Lee Flinders, received a doctorate and taught about the literature of medieval women’s mysticism … a way of seeing that […]
A Glimpse into Foreign Worlds
I love podcasts. On some days, I find time to listen to them on my iPad while eating breakfast, working in the kitchen, riding my stationary bike, brushing my teeth, getting dressed for the day or undressed for bed. They expose me to the most interesting people and enrich my thinking and my life. Recently, […]
Reflections on Sex and Power in the Age of #MeToo
After my initial shock and disgust, I reflected upon and wrestled with these questions as continuing revelations of sexual misconduct by powerful and influential men made the headlines: How might our relationships be different if sex was revered as sacred? …if the body of our partner was cherished and treated with reverence? …if the raw […]
