Our inner life is always the manifestation or revelation of our outer life. If we desire to improve the quality of our life, we must first look inward, and be willing to make the necessary changes to live an empowered life. And as we do our “inner work” we will begin to see our outer life transform.
There is no other way to add quality and richness to our lives unless we are willing to journey inside of ourselves, become vulnerable... and ask to see what it is we need to change and then release those things.
Transformation comes through the power of letting go or simply emptying out. As we release our “stuff,” we need to ask our Source to fill us with Light... so we may emerge anew and live the life we were intended to live the day we were born!
Ponder That!
P.S. I look forward to seeing you goddesses this Saturday the 5th at our “Empowered Living; Embracing the Goddesses Within” seminar. We have a full house of 250 women attending. Please note that we are sad that we can not provide for more women to attend this great event. Do cheer up if you missed this seminar because we already have another one planned for Spring 2010. So you may want to sign up right now by emailing info@aboutwisdom.com and ask for a ticket to be reserved in your name for the spring event.
Wisdom Goddess Bev
AboutWisdom.com © 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ponder This - Being Grateful
This week, the AboutWisdom Team is taking time to be grateful and appreciative for all good that has been bestowed upon us. We thank you for all your support and kindness with our business of bringing wisdom into the world through the hearts of women and girls. This is an impossible mission without you. We hold you in our hearts and prayers during this special holiday week. Thank you!
Like many, we have felt the sting of this tough economy, as some call it, yet we are finding within our hearts thanksgiving for being alive and well enough to sit at a table of plenty, and share with our loved ones... that many do not have the opportunity to enjoy across the nation.
Many of us are troubled and have never gone through anything like this recession, or what I prefer to call the "great awakening" and "unweaving" of our world. Instead of seeking peace and understanding, from our heart's wisdom, we give away our power and peace by allowing the influence of the media, family and friends to spill fears over us; therefore, clouding our view from the truth.
Why not give it a break this Thanksgiving holiday? Be an "uplifter" to all around you! Live from your heart's wisdom and stay centered, even though those around you may began chattering about woes. We must see the good from all this "mess" we are experiencing. The truth is, the world needs to be unraveled, as it is not working for the good of all. Deep inside of our hearts... we know this to be truth! Even though this depressed time can be fearful and painful... we must take a stand and support our brothers and sisters anyway that we can, whether it be emotionally, physically, spiritually or financially.
Ask yourself, "What am I doing to support those around me?" Ponder this question over these next few days of celebrating Thanksgiving. During this time of gratitude, seek your heart's wisdom to have more clarity so that we may be sowers of new seeds in lieu of joining the "nay-sayers."
The AboutWisdom team and other great businesses, around Ft Wayne, are working together to offer an empowerment seminar to support women during this time of economic fear. Join us - become a part by alerting women about our special event on Dec 5th. This empowerment seminar will offer inspiration and education to women and gift them with supportive tools, which may be put to use during these rough times. This is our holiday gift to women.
If you haven't already read the seminar flyer that we sent out last week, and haven't seen this awesome opportunity for women, go back and read the info. If you deleted that email flyer, write us at info@aboutwisdom.com to request a new copy. This is a FREE, sponsored event, valued at $85.00, which includes, the 2 hr. seminar, our award-winning book, holiday breads and coffee in the morning and lunch after the event. If you want to support women, get them to this event on Dec 5th and let this be your part your empowering of others. Thank you.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal and celebrate the good that has been bestowed upon you and during this time keep in prayer our many families across the nation who are not as blessed.
Once again, remember how much the AboutWisdom Team, appreciates you!
Ponder That!
WisdomGoddess, Bev
AboutWisdom.com©2009
Like many, we have felt the sting of this tough economy, as some call it, yet we are finding within our hearts thanksgiving for being alive and well enough to sit at a table of plenty, and share with our loved ones... that many do not have the opportunity to enjoy across the nation.
Many of us are troubled and have never gone through anything like this recession, or what I prefer to call the "great awakening" and "unweaving" of our world. Instead of seeking peace and understanding, from our heart's wisdom, we give away our power and peace by allowing the influence of the media, family and friends to spill fears over us; therefore, clouding our view from the truth.
Why not give it a break this Thanksgiving holiday? Be an "uplifter" to all around you! Live from your heart's wisdom and stay centered, even though those around you may began chattering about woes. We must see the good from all this "mess" we are experiencing. The truth is, the world needs to be unraveled, as it is not working for the good of all. Deep inside of our hearts... we know this to be truth! Even though this depressed time can be fearful and painful... we must take a stand and support our brothers and sisters anyway that we can, whether it be emotionally, physically, spiritually or financially.
Ask yourself, "What am I doing to support those around me?" Ponder this question over these next few days of celebrating Thanksgiving. During this time of gratitude, seek your heart's wisdom to have more clarity so that we may be sowers of new seeds in lieu of joining the "nay-sayers."
The AboutWisdom team and other great businesses, around Ft Wayne, are working together to offer an empowerment seminar to support women during this time of economic fear. Join us - become a part by alerting women about our special event on Dec 5th. This empowerment seminar will offer inspiration and education to women and gift them with supportive tools, which may be put to use during these rough times. This is our holiday gift to women.
If you haven't already read the seminar flyer that we sent out last week, and haven't seen this awesome opportunity for women, go back and read the info. If you deleted that email flyer, write us at info@aboutwisdom.com to request a new copy. This is a FREE, sponsored event, valued at $85.00, which includes, the 2 hr. seminar, our award-winning book, holiday breads and coffee in the morning and lunch after the event. If you want to support women, get them to this event on Dec 5th and let this be your part your empowering of others. Thank you.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal and celebrate the good that has been bestowed upon you and during this time keep in prayer our many families across the nation who are not as blessed.
Once again, remember how much the AboutWisdom Team, appreciates you!
Ponder That!
WisdomGoddess, Bev
AboutWisdom.com©2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ponder This - Empowering Ourselves by Recognizing Our Soul's Uniqueness
We must acknowledge and embrace who we are and how special we are, otherwise we will always feel envy, jealously, live in fear, and become insecure about our own unique talents and beauty. It is our responsibility to recognize and celebrate our innate gifts. It is our duty to live our life courageously without apology, as we love our individuality! To comprehend that we have been endowed with wisdom to guide our distinct lives to our ultimate fulfillment... is to be liberated from the bonds of the ego-mind. Our ego-mind says that we are powerless, born unworthy, and have no “real” purpose in life. It is often easier to believe these lies than to work on revealing our truth. Once we see our truth and accept who we are... we can easily let go of the “old self” and allow the Universe to unravel our negative ways of being. As a result, we will open up to our potentiality of living a happy life. First, we must release our old patterns in order to be renewed and restored. This unraveling process is sometimes painful; however, only for the mind, while the heart rejoices upon freeing up the heavy energy. The old energies now can be transformed and used for our new life. I want to mention, that with our new power comes responsibility and accountability, which we must also welcome.
Most of us are not willing to “pay the price” of letting go of our tattered and exhausted ways of being, even though, they do not work. We have become accustomed to living a small life, a life that is all too familiar, and repetitive. We hesitate to explore what is truly in store for us. Fear consumes and paralyzes us. As a result, we decide to stay put and justify the “hows” and “whys” of our miserable lives. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that only a few chosen people have the “talents and gifts” to live an abundant successful life; therefore, we settle for a mundane existence of mediocrity.
Today you can begin a new life! You may accept the power of your uniqueness by simply stating that you are willing to let go of things that no longer serve you and actions that are not the true you. Then, ask your heart’s center for wisdom.
I encourage you to spend time each day getting in touch with the possibilities of the “authentic powerful you” whom is waiting for your recognition and ownership. This unique person, whom is hidden deeply within your soul, has been waiting to be welcomed into your life. Try speaking to your soul. Clasp your hands over your heart’s center and ask to be shown your potentiality and your individuality. View your birth gifts from heart’s vantage point. Ultimately, you will experience a change in your life, because your soul will converse with you and you no longer can use an excuse. As you recognize your potentiality, you are transformed and you began to manifest your deepest dreams.
What will it be? Are you willing to own your uniqueness and allow it to shine through so that you live an empowered life? It only takes a few minutes to center in your heart, connect to your soul and have a conversation. Go ahead be tenacious, follow your soul’s prompting.
Ponder That!
Wisdom Goddess Bev
AboutWisdom.com © 2009
WANT TO READ MORE "PONDER THIS" ARTICLES? VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE ON HOW TO EMPOWER YOUR LIFE AND LIVE EVERY DAY TO THE FULLEST: www.aboutwisdom.com
Most of us are not willing to “pay the price” of letting go of our tattered and exhausted ways of being, even though, they do not work. We have become accustomed to living a small life, a life that is all too familiar, and repetitive. We hesitate to explore what is truly in store for us. Fear consumes and paralyzes us. As a result, we decide to stay put and justify the “hows” and “whys” of our miserable lives. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that only a few chosen people have the “talents and gifts” to live an abundant successful life; therefore, we settle for a mundane existence of mediocrity.
Today you can begin a new life! You may accept the power of your uniqueness by simply stating that you are willing to let go of things that no longer serve you and actions that are not the true you. Then, ask your heart’s center for wisdom.
I encourage you to spend time each day getting in touch with the possibilities of the “authentic powerful you” whom is waiting for your recognition and ownership. This unique person, whom is hidden deeply within your soul, has been waiting to be welcomed into your life. Try speaking to your soul. Clasp your hands over your heart’s center and ask to be shown your potentiality and your individuality. View your birth gifts from heart’s vantage point. Ultimately, you will experience a change in your life, because your soul will converse with you and you no longer can use an excuse. As you recognize your potentiality, you are transformed and you began to manifest your deepest dreams.
What will it be? Are you willing to own your uniqueness and allow it to shine through so that you live an empowered life? It only takes a few minutes to center in your heart, connect to your soul and have a conversation. Go ahead be tenacious, follow your soul’s prompting.
Ponder That!
Wisdom Goddess Bev
AboutWisdom.com © 2009
WANT TO READ MORE "PONDER THIS" ARTICLES? VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE ON HOW TO EMPOWER YOUR LIFE AND LIVE EVERY DAY TO THE FULLEST: www.aboutwisdom.com
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ponder This: Empowering School Students with Soul Purpose
Yesterday, I participated in a networking project with a high-school class of juniors in Fort Wayne, IN. I gleaned noteworthy information from the interaction with these bright young men and women. The students are studying business and their project was to network with the business volunteers sharing their concepts.
The concepts or inventions had to address a consumer need that is not presently in the market. There was a variety of creative ideas and many of them could be developed into thriving businesses. I was proud to be a part of the workshop.
All of the students blew me away with their creativity and their ability to express their ideas. One particular young man stunned me with his idea. He had expanded his concept into a world mission, where he would design a product that would benefits others, while still making a profit. I was impressed with his vision, he deeply touched my heart!
Every student either desired to improve an already established form of technology making life easier and/or keeping people safer. Additionally, students wanted to improve sports/recreational related products.
Out of twenty-some students, only one young man had an actual "soul" intention, this also concerned me. This young man wanted to create a system of water-wells that would supply water for a particular area in Africa. His idea was great and well formulated. As he shared his vision, I felt his passion and concern for others. He expressed to me that many villages in Africa have to share five gallons of water among its inhabitants. I realized as we spoke, that he had either done his research well, had a mission-oriented family, or an inspiring mentor. Of course, this young many touched me deeply as he shared his vision and story. I wanted to reach out and hug him, but of course, with school rules, I did not. I quickly noticed that he was connected to his "soul's purpose" and was listening to his heart. He would indeed, in the near future, accomplish his dream or even something bigger. He had chosen an idea that would create a better world; it was a soulful project. I absolutely felt his determination to achieve his vision of bringing water to the people of Africa. He had what it takes... energy, heart, focus, and power behind his dream. I believe in him.
Why didn't more of these amazing juniors have their "soul's purpose" guiding their project? Who is going to teach them this essential key to real success? This should be the first step in teaching business, should it not?
Why aren't we teaching our young adults to first look into their hearts and ask their souls, "Why am I on earth, what is my purpose?" There is nothing wrong with teaching young people a purposeful life. It is the only way to change our world. We need each young person's "soul's purpose" developed in order to bring forth a better world. Children are our future, and if they are not connected to their souls when making business decisions, our world will not change. We need businesses that have integrity and that are built for the good of all... this can only come about when our children rebuild our world from their soul's intentions.
I left the classroom grateful to have experienced this opportunity. The children had taught me a great deal. I went away with many gifts in my heart, yet a deep sadness, which lingered over me most of the day. When do we start bringing awareness into our educational systems to let our children know that they each have a "soul purpose" that they should fulfill? We must teach our children that they should create "soulful" businesses and not businesses that simply make a lot of money!
We must teach our children about their "souls' purpose." This could be done without mentioning religion of dogma. Regardless of our belief systems, we each have a spirit, or soul, and frankly this is pretty easy to see. We breathe so we have a spirit/soul, end of story. What's important is that our children get on the right track early in life and find their place in our world. This task can only be achieved by teaching children that they each have a soul purpose and must bring it to life. Their individual purpose is important and they cannot live in peace and harmony without it. Our work as adults is to support children in discovering their soul's purpose, provide them with tools to develop their skills to bring this purpose forth, and to inspire them until it is complete. Pause and ask yourself, "What am I doing to help a child realize his or her soul's purposes?"
Ponder That!
WisdomGoddess, Bev
AboutWisdom.com©2009
Want to read other PONDER THIS Articles? Visit our website for more: www.aboutwisdom.com
The concepts or inventions had to address a consumer need that is not presently in the market. There was a variety of creative ideas and many of them could be developed into thriving businesses. I was proud to be a part of the workshop.
All of the students blew me away with their creativity and their ability to express their ideas. One particular young man stunned me with his idea. He had expanded his concept into a world mission, where he would design a product that would benefits others, while still making a profit. I was impressed with his vision, he deeply touched my heart!
Every student either desired to improve an already established form of technology making life easier and/or keeping people safer. Additionally, students wanted to improve sports/recreational related products.
Out of twenty-some students, only one young man had an actual "soul" intention, this also concerned me. This young man wanted to create a system of water-wells that would supply water for a particular area in Africa. His idea was great and well formulated. As he shared his vision, I felt his passion and concern for others. He expressed to me that many villages in Africa have to share five gallons of water among its inhabitants. I realized as we spoke, that he had either done his research well, had a mission-oriented family, or an inspiring mentor. Of course, this young many touched me deeply as he shared his vision and story. I wanted to reach out and hug him, but of course, with school rules, I did not. I quickly noticed that he was connected to his "soul's purpose" and was listening to his heart. He would indeed, in the near future, accomplish his dream or even something bigger. He had chosen an idea that would create a better world; it was a soulful project. I absolutely felt his determination to achieve his vision of bringing water to the people of Africa. He had what it takes... energy, heart, focus, and power behind his dream. I believe in him.
Why didn't more of these amazing juniors have their "soul's purpose" guiding their project? Who is going to teach them this essential key to real success? This should be the first step in teaching business, should it not?
Why aren't we teaching our young adults to first look into their hearts and ask their souls, "Why am I on earth, what is my purpose?" There is nothing wrong with teaching young people a purposeful life. It is the only way to change our world. We need each young person's "soul's purpose" developed in order to bring forth a better world. Children are our future, and if they are not connected to their souls when making business decisions, our world will not change. We need businesses that have integrity and that are built for the good of all... this can only come about when our children rebuild our world from their soul's intentions.
I left the classroom grateful to have experienced this opportunity. The children had taught me a great deal. I went away with many gifts in my heart, yet a deep sadness, which lingered over me most of the day. When do we start bringing awareness into our educational systems to let our children know that they each have a "soul purpose" that they should fulfill? We must teach our children that they should create "soulful" businesses and not businesses that simply make a lot of money!
We must teach our children about their "souls' purpose." This could be done without mentioning religion of dogma. Regardless of our belief systems, we each have a spirit, or soul, and frankly this is pretty easy to see. We breathe so we have a spirit/soul, end of story. What's important is that our children get on the right track early in life and find their place in our world. This task can only be achieved by teaching children that they each have a soul purpose and must bring it to life. Their individual purpose is important and they cannot live in peace and harmony without it. Our work as adults is to support children in discovering their soul's purpose, provide them with tools to develop their skills to bring this purpose forth, and to inspire them until it is complete. Pause and ask yourself, "What am I doing to help a child realize his or her soul's purposes?"
Ponder That!
WisdomGoddess, Bev
AboutWisdom.com©2009
Want to read other PONDER THIS Articles? Visit our website for more: www.aboutwisdom.com
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ponder This - Empower the Children
I have a strong conviction that the “answer” for our nation’s social ills is: AWARENESS. Self-awareness leads to self-empowerment and empowerment is the only true solution for the world’s massive problems. Some may doubt this, so I offer additional information and insight. I know that once a person becomes aware and empowered, that soul cannot be manipulated. An empowered person has good intentions and they live from their hearts daily fulfilling their dreams and goals. Because empowerment comes from self-awareness, the actions of empowered souls are for the betterment of personal growth and those around them, empowerment is for the good of all and this includes all living things.
Most individuals do not live empowered lives. Most of us, regardless of our educational level, live unaware of our natural power and capabilities. If this seems to appear as over simplification for the cure of our ills, consider this. Our nation “throws” billions of dollars at social issues and problems. Ask yourself: Why do we spend over 6 times more money to house a prisoner than we do to educate a child? Why do we still have an epidemic of teen pregnancies? Why do so many of our youth belong to gangs, take drugs and drop out of school at alarming rates? Why do we still have so much domestic violence in a civilized world? Why do we create so many programs to take care of people who simply lack self-awareness?
The truth is, when people are empowered most of the social ills that we presently deal with, disappear. The main issue, globally, is that most of us have either low, inflated or a total lack of self-awareness. One must question why a nation like the United States doesn’t focus more on empowering people, instead of “dis-empowering” them. All through the ages, every wise person has said that empowering people allows them to live a fulfilled purposeful life. Simply put, “The answers are within.”
Many leaders of agencies, organizations, businesses and government have marvelous and powerful intentions for solving social issues. So why do we have little to no progress? Simply, most of these well intended groups leave out the essential ingredient of self-empowerment. It may be in their mission statement, but too often it is an after thought.
So what action do we take? Knowing we will never have enough agencies, money or time to fix our world issues, we must decide to look at the root of these issues and know that promoting awareness, from a very early age, allows us to move forward. My book “Sophia and the Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self Acceptance” was created to be an entertaining, yet educating book for pre-teens. By demonstrating how to use the seven natural attributes, which we each have, the book encourages and inspires children (and their adult readers) to accept themselves as they are, discover their intuitive wisdom and become empowered to create a better world. This is one of my gifts to children. We each must begin offering tools of empowerment.
When an infant is reminded throughout childhood, that she is a gift to the world, born with special talents which must be developed for the sake of all, then this child has a completely different perspective on life. When a child understands that he is endowed from birth with enough wisdom to accomplish remarkable dreams and to make good choices for life, we have an empowered child. Until we join together and decide what the major issue truly is and work together toward the empowerment of others, we will continue to face the same chaos.
The best way to keep our children off the streets, off drugs, prevent teen pregnancies, from being abused, etc., is to spend our personal and social resources on empowering our children from the inside out. Despite language, religion or politics, we must all agree on “empowerment.” We must teach children to understand that within each of them is a child who is born wise, talented and inherently good. No child is born in a state of unworthiness. Once a child understands that the Source of All Life loves him/her, this child is empowered because he/she knows “they count.” Once a child is empowered, he/she empowers others, having the understanding that this is the way of life.
We must breakdown our cultural patterns of thinking and acting and begin to own the fact that we are all children of The One. There is no value in arguing over the titles and principles of man made religions about this One. We must live in love and do what we were asked to do by this One on the day we were born... “live our heavenly intention and remember who and what we are.”
So what can you do? Eliminate the “worn out” thinking (which hasn’t gotten us far) and open up to discovering even more of who and what you are and then pass it on. Make a commitment today to empower every adult and child you come in contact with. Remember this fact... we don’t need more programs, we need to restructure the present ones. What we must do is simple... own and accept who and what we are and empower others to do likewise.
Ponder That!
Wisdom Goddess Bev
AboutWisdom.com © 2009
Most individuals do not live empowered lives. Most of us, regardless of our educational level, live unaware of our natural power and capabilities. If this seems to appear as over simplification for the cure of our ills, consider this. Our nation “throws” billions of dollars at social issues and problems. Ask yourself: Why do we spend over 6 times more money to house a prisoner than we do to educate a child? Why do we still have an epidemic of teen pregnancies? Why do so many of our youth belong to gangs, take drugs and drop out of school at alarming rates? Why do we still have so much domestic violence in a civilized world? Why do we create so many programs to take care of people who simply lack self-awareness?
The truth is, when people are empowered most of the social ills that we presently deal with, disappear. The main issue, globally, is that most of us have either low, inflated or a total lack of self-awareness. One must question why a nation like the United States doesn’t focus more on empowering people, instead of “dis-empowering” them. All through the ages, every wise person has said that empowering people allows them to live a fulfilled purposeful life. Simply put, “The answers are within.”
Many leaders of agencies, organizations, businesses and government have marvelous and powerful intentions for solving social issues. So why do we have little to no progress? Simply, most of these well intended groups leave out the essential ingredient of self-empowerment. It may be in their mission statement, but too often it is an after thought.
So what action do we take? Knowing we will never have enough agencies, money or time to fix our world issues, we must decide to look at the root of these issues and know that promoting awareness, from a very early age, allows us to move forward. My book “Sophia and the Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self Acceptance” was created to be an entertaining, yet educating book for pre-teens. By demonstrating how to use the seven natural attributes, which we each have, the book encourages and inspires children (and their adult readers) to accept themselves as they are, discover their intuitive wisdom and become empowered to create a better world. This is one of my gifts to children. We each must begin offering tools of empowerment.
When an infant is reminded throughout childhood, that she is a gift to the world, born with special talents which must be developed for the sake of all, then this child has a completely different perspective on life. When a child understands that he is endowed from birth with enough wisdom to accomplish remarkable dreams and to make good choices for life, we have an empowered child. Until we join together and decide what the major issue truly is and work together toward the empowerment of others, we will continue to face the same chaos.
The best way to keep our children off the streets, off drugs, prevent teen pregnancies, from being abused, etc., is to spend our personal and social resources on empowering our children from the inside out. Despite language, religion or politics, we must all agree on “empowerment.” We must teach children to understand that within each of them is a child who is born wise, talented and inherently good. No child is born in a state of unworthiness. Once a child understands that the Source of All Life loves him/her, this child is empowered because he/she knows “they count.” Once a child is empowered, he/she empowers others, having the understanding that this is the way of life.
We must breakdown our cultural patterns of thinking and acting and begin to own the fact that we are all children of The One. There is no value in arguing over the titles and principles of man made religions about this One. We must live in love and do what we were asked to do by this One on the day we were born... “live our heavenly intention and remember who and what we are.”
So what can you do? Eliminate the “worn out” thinking (which hasn’t gotten us far) and open up to discovering even more of who and what you are and then pass it on. Make a commitment today to empower every adult and child you come in contact with. Remember this fact... we don’t need more programs, we need to restructure the present ones. What we must do is simple... own and accept who and what we are and empower others to do likewise.
Ponder That!
Wisdom Goddess Bev
AboutWisdom.com © 2009
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