Wednesday, October 25, 2006

The Goddess Within

Awakening The Goddess Within - The Roots Of Your Feminine Power
By Elizabeth Stahl

Awakening the Goddess Within is an invitation to awaken your feminine source of power. It is about nourishing a woman from the roots of her being and empowering her from the inside out. The presence of the Goddess is within all beings, but as women we are the reflection of her animated nature, we are her voice, her body and her essence.

Acknowledging your value, beauty and self-worth as a woman is essential to awakening the Goddess within you. Remember that you, dear Goddess, are matchless, irreplaceable and distinctive in every way. There are no two people on this earth like you, there is only you, utterly unique and incomparable to anyone else. There is no one greater than or less than you anywhere, you are significant and you are needed to step fully into who you truly are.

In my work with women, the most common theme I hear is that they don’t have the time to nourish themselves; they feel more like slaves to life than Goddesses. Between work life, home life, raising children, soccer, ballet, cooking, cleaning, and so on, women are burning the candle at both ends and devaluing themselves in the process. I have seen women break down in tears over the unloved parts of themselves, I have heard their grief in the shadow of their broken dreams, I have watched as powerful women realize just how undernourished their spirits have become, I have witnessed and supported those who hold this pain deeply.

This is no life for a Goddess! It is time for you to blow on the ember of your inherent self-worth and nurture your feminine spirit. In truth it is only when you become your priority that you will have the inner well of abundance to share with your loved ones – you need fuel to go the distance.

What little things can you work into your day, week or month to re-fuel the Goddess within you? Is getting a massage on your list? How about settling into a hot bath or simply lighting a candle at the end of the day? What are some of the flavors of your life that feed your spirit?

A few of my personal favorites are:

*Making an aromatic cup of tea, infusing myself with herbal wellness.

* Taking beauty walks - breathing in the beauty of life around me.

*Sitting by the ocean and connecting with its power.

*Anointing the Goddess I am with pure body oils and fragrant creams.

*Eating for Beauty - preparing vibrant and alive foods of different colors, tastes and textures.

*Writing in my journal with colorful pens.

*Spending quality time with girlfriends; having Goddess Parties and Sacred Women’s Circles.

*Creating a sacred space that is comforting and calming.

*Calling in guidance; working with a coach, therapist, or tarot cards for support.

As a woman grows, she blossoms and blooms, and discovers more of who she is. She is fed by her pleasures as she weaves through her life’s challenges and triumphs. Calling in the goddess is an act of love. It is a powerful re-connection to the essence of a woman’s divine feminine spirit, her love and beauty and her wondrous womanly ways. You are the Goddess dearest one, from birth to death and everyplace in between. Unlock, unleash, unravel and step into your true calling as the Goddess you are begins to take root, for she is ready to take her place at the throne of your feminine power.

Truth is Beauty, Beauty Truth

Elizabeth Stahl B.A., N.H.C., is the creator and facilitator of “My Goddess Party”, Star of Aphrodite Life Coaching and The Sacred Woman’s Circle.

Elizabeth has 16 years of experience in the Natural Health Field specializing in Women’s Health and Wellness.

Elizabeth combines her practice as a Natural Health Consultant, with her Life Coaching Practice, Goddess Parties and Sacred Women’s Circles.

She is available for private sessions, group work, classes, workshops and Virtual Goddess Parties over the telephone.

For more information contact:
Elizabeth Stahl

Check out my websites at:

http://www.MyGoddessParty.com

http://www.Goals2Gold.com

http://www.MyVirtualGoddessParty.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elizabeth_Stahl

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Perfect Life

When I was a kid, I just knew I'd have the perfect life when I grew up.

When I was kid, I imagined that I'd settle down, get married, and have kids.

The only thing I got right was the settling down part. Unfortunately, it's my body that's settled down, not my life. Those body parts I was particularly proud of in my youth have settled down at least six inches from where they were 20 years ago.

Kids? A long time ago, I realized kids are for people who aren't addicted to sleep.

Sleep deprivation starts early. Being pregnant presents its own sleeping challenges. Once born, the baby dictates when and if the parents sleep. Then there's a childhood full of nightmares, illnesses and slumber parties to keep parents awake.

When they get to be teenagers, then parents get to sleep, right? Not in today's world. Even if the parents are lucky enough to have kids that make it home by curfew, there's a still a lot to keep them up worrying all night. Are the kids into drugs, gangs, dangerous counter-culture, or raves? Should you preach abstinence or safe sex? Purple hair is a blessing these days.

Marriage? My dog and cat are about as much of a long-term relationship as I can handle. And I ended up giving the cat to my parents.

When I was a kid, I just knew I 'd have a great home and a housekeeper. After owning a home, I can really relate to that movie "The Money Pit". I used travel nine months out of the year. Owning a house for me meant the following:

Get home. Fix the air conditioner. Go back on the road.
Get home. Fix the roof. Go back on the road.
Get home. Fix the toilet. Replace the carpet. Go back on the road.
Get home. Replace the air conditioner. Go back on the road.
Sold the house.

I've never had the home (or the paycheck) big enough for the housekeeper.

That leaves the career.

When I was a kid, I dreamed I'd have this great career. You know, plenty of responsibility, creativity, money, travel and free time? Well, that's how kids dream isn't it?

My last career as a Catastrophe Claim Supervisor for a major insurance company fit two of those criteria. Plenty of responsibility and plenty of travel. Unfortunately, being a storm-chaser who followed hurricanes, tornadoes and hailstorms, meant I was on call to leave for anywhere in the country with just 24 hours notice. Then I might be gone for three weeks to six months at a time.

The 72 hour workweeks didn't leave much room for free time. The money was okay, if you don't consider the trade-offs; like having control over my own life. And creativity? Two words say it all; insurance claims.

When I was a kid, I just knew I'd have the perfect life when I grew up. I was right. But, I've changed my definition of perfect to mean unpredictable.