RSSEMPOWERED MEANS OVER MYSELF
May 6, 2008
We talk about being empowered women. Just what are we empowered over?
We talk about the fact that others treat us as we have taught them to. We talk about deciding our future instead of letting it happen to us. It sounds like the idea is to learn to have power over others. But that’s not it at all.
Read moreLAURA MERCIER ON AGING IN AMERICA
May 1, 2008
Laura Mercier is a very famous French makeup artist. She is most recognized in her field for her trademark “flawless face”. Her makeup line is available online as well as at many upscale department stores.
In this interview at PrimeTimeHealth, Laura Mercier talks about her mission to make American women feel good about getting older. She credits her French origins for her ability to see beauty everywhere, not only in the young.
Read moreREVIEWS
April 16, 2008
The following is a list of the items that have been reviewed in this blog.
BOOKS
1. Foods That Fight Cancer, by Richard Beliveau, Ph. D., and Denis Gingras, Ph. D. In the article Book Review : Foods That Fight Cancer - One Book Everyone Must Read, on November 17/07.
2. Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter [...]
HOW TO FIGHT WITH A MAN AND WIN
April 11, 2008
I have found that when you are going to confront the husband about whatever it might be, it is useful to have a strategy. My strategy is this: “I have decided that I do too much of the crap work in this house. I have also decided that it is now your job to take care of the garbage and recycle. I am no longer doing this job whether you do it or not”.
Read moreARE YOU A TONED-DOWN VERSION OF YOURSELF?
March 31, 2008
Toned-down has a lot of synomyms. They are diluted, moderated, softened, reduced, restrained, modulated, kept within the bounds (ha!), diminished, and weakened.
The opposite of toned down is increased.
Our culture, every culture, relies on women to conform to the social order. The path we’re supposed to follow is littered with signposts that display those words above. We learn that by dimming the strength and energy of our character, others will not be overwhelmed and we will be rewarded with the things we want.
PRODUCT REVIEW : YOGA DANCE FUSION
December 7, 2007
A beautiful uplifting program
Here is one of the most inspired, inspiring workouts I have seen. If you want to get your head into a peaceful and powerful place, I guarantee that this program will get you there. You will not remember feeling so good about yourself or anything else for a long time.
Look for [...]
THE DOVE CAMPAIGN FOR REAL BEAUTY:WATCH THESE ADS
November 24, 2007
Children in the line of fire
Dove has produced some powerful advertising campaigns in recent years, aimed at redefining the meaning of beauty in our culture. Most of you have seen these ads already, but I’ll put the clips here to watch.
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The first one, I found terrifying. I could only watch it once :
The second [...]
Read moreWHERE STRENGTH BEGINS : HOLD YOUR BODY TOGETHER
October 19, 2007
THE FIRST STEP
Get excited
What’s in your head is yours to control. Whatever program you dialed in is what is playing in front of your eyes. My screen and your screen are not the same. YOU CHOOSE which buttons you push on the remote. Your world is inside your head. Here’s Lesson 1 in controlling [...]
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