Dear ‘word of heart’ readers,

Happy New Year! And I really mean the ‘Happy!’

Despite what’s reported daily in the news, I have never been more positive and excited about what’s unfolding in life.

Today, I want to share my belief that women’s empowerment is not only more needed but also more possible than ever before. Energies of the divine feminine are rising – and they are inviting and supporting each of us to step into our power in a new way.

What exactly is the divine feminine? We will explore the principles and values together. For now, I believe the intention is not to gain power over men, but to bring masculine and feminine energies into balance within each of us and therefore, within the world.

For a planet that has been dominated by masculine energy for aeons, this is thrilling news indeed. And you and I are fostering this transformation.

Consider these inspiring words:

“The rise of the divine feminine is stirring in each of us more and more each day, and we ‘know’ it is time to rebalance power in the world. …Not only are we feeling moved to accept our role in this Shift, but we’re finding the inner confidence to buck the old models that no longer represent the authentic beauty of all that we’re here to be and do, or how we feel called to serve. …Yes, it’s about transformation … and if you’re reading this, you’re ready not only for this information, but you’re ready to fulfill your own higher purpose in the world.”

-- Erin Thoms Melnick

“It’s the time for the feminine to give birth to the authentic feminine self. … I asked for a word to symbolize what is happening to me and that word is Regenopause. When the feminine self lives long enough to be expressing the divine feminine in partnership with men but fully liberated to go the whole way, she becomes the missing link of our species. We’re not going to save this world by guilt and fear alone. We’re going to save this world by the passion to join our genius to create.”

-- Barbara Marx Hubbard

Let’s actively begin imagining and building a new life for ourselves – one that truly expresses the values we hold dear.

It’s going to be a very exciting year!

~ Patrice

P.S. To support my heightened commitment to our empowerment, I’m making some administrative changes.

First, ‘word of heart’ will no longer be sent out as a series. Each of you will receive the same message the day I release it.

Because the ‘word of heart’ series offers so many wonderful stories, I will be posting an archive of all past issues for your browsing pleasure. This will be available soon. Those of you who have written for ‘word of heart’ will be able to send friends to your messages at any time.

I’m contemplating lots more changes for the site, so please stay tuned!