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Hi Laurie,
I found your site by accident, and what a gift! My question is in your articles such as the Queen Latifah one and the Alanis Morisette one, did they give the ten or five tips or did you come up with them with those women as inspirations? Such great wisdom either way; I’m just curious. I will be back to read more often.
Thank you for the site and best wishes,
Cheryl
Welcome, Cheryl!
I’m glad you found See Jane Soar, and I hope I see more of you here
Your first guess was right on: all my articles on this site are based on a successful or strong woman in history’s story, quotation, or experience….and the tips are mine. I’d love to have these amazing women write the inspirations themselves – wouldn’t that be cool? – but alas, it’s just me and my years of reading, writing, and researching.
Thanks for your good karma!
Laurie
Hi Laurie,
I was wondering if you ever have writing groups on the lower mainland? I would love to be a part of one!
Hi whyTah,
You must live near or in Vancouver! Cool.
I belong to a writing group on Bowen Island, but I don’t know of any on the Lower Mainland. I suggest Googling “writing groups Vancouver” or whatever city you’re in, and seeing what comes up.
I also suggest asking at your local library or bookstore. Some libraries or bookstores have that info.
Another possibility is to start your own! I wrote an article about that — here’s the link:
Tips for Starting a Writing Group
I hope this helps…let me know what you find!
Laurie
Hi Laurie,
Yep! I live in Vancouver! I have more in common with you than you know. I was born and raised in Nairobi! I also am a teacher. I wonder which school you taught at. No you are too young to have taught me! lol
Thanks for the link. I am going to ask some friends if they want to start a group. I’ll let you know what happens.
Wow, a friend from Nairobi….very cool. I taught at the Rosslyn Academy, an American school for missionary and ex-pat kids. I taught Grade 8 Language Arts and High School Journalism.
Keep in touch!
Jambo Laurie,
Yes I will keep in touch! I do not know Rosslyn Academy but from the net I see it is in Westlands. I often think about going back ot teach and wonder what that would be like.
Have a wonderful Day,
WhyTah
hello, This Tonya i have a question is it wrong ?for a man to tell you if you dont lose weight we can’t get married. Or be togather and will let you meet who he feels will except you. And Keep you away from other people because he doesn’t want them to talk about you. Is this love? the guy puts you 1st and makes sure your happy and he bends over backwards for you . But tells you that you need to be medium built or else . oh and i once loss weight and gain half back and he wants me to marry him only if im medium built . Help
Hi, Im.
I have a definite answer for you. These characteristics are of a controlling man. I know. I married such a man thinking it was OK since he said he loved me. Well, he didn’t love me and he did try to keep me away from friends and family. You will only have heartache, no matter what you do. Find someone who really loves you. You’ll know when it’s real love. Besides, you’re asking the right questions and you asked them because you already knew the answers. Be who you are, do what you most want to do in life and he’ll show up and you’ll find each other. God Bless.
I am married to a wonderful man for the past 19 years. The problem is he is in the military and we move every 2 years. I too was in the military but when we got together I gave up my career because at the time spouses where not stationed together. Over the years I have managed to get a Masters degree but any hope of a career is never within my reach because we are always moving. Now I find myself feeling trapped unable to remember the things that I once felt passionate about for myself(dreams, goals, etc.). I guess my question is how do I break out of this rut and reclaim a part of me?
Dear Dhf,
Two of my favorite books for women are in the upper right hand column: “This is Not the Life I Ordered” and “Simple Abundance” (the pink one).
Those are amazing — AMAZING — books because they encourage women to figure out who they really are and what they really want out of life. They’re all about authenticity, self-awareness, passion, and growth.
I encourage you to read those books, and others like them. Books like that often have thought-provoking exercises to do, and I hope you don’t just read those exercises without actually doing them (like I often do!). For instance, an exercise might be to write down the way you want your life to be in five years. Instead of just thinking about that, DO it…those little things can make a big difference in the long run.
Also, try new things in your community. Take classes, join women’s groups, try a different type of exercise. Go away by yourself for the weekend. Go on a meditation retreat. Take a day-long course for self-improvement or self-confidence. Pay attention to what you like and what you don’t like, and honor your feelings.
I wish you all the best in your journey — make it a fun, exciting adventure of self-exploration and insight!
Let me know how things go, and what you discover
Laurie