“Imagine living without the fear of loving and not being loved. You can walk in the world with your heart completely open, and not be afraid to be hurt.”

-- don Miguel Ruiz

I received an email addressing women and power. It said that true power is for loving deeper.

Over the winter I hibernated with deeper thoughts of women and men, our differences and how we may come together in a better way. I spoke with men from all walks asking for their thoughts on women and power. One man felt that men were afraid of strong women. He feared that a strong woman might leave him because he was not perfect. This discussion led into so many dynamics that have so very little to do with loving.

I believe we all wish for the same things in love and loving, yet we very often leave ourselves out in the cold by not loving ourselves. What does it look like to love ourselves? We must dare to be happy with who we are.

We are taught to unconditionally love others ... it starts with ourselves then the feeling goes from our hearts to others. We need to learn to be happy now, discover what it is that we need. Then and only then may we consider another and see their worth and value what they need. We no longer need to be abused or abuse ourselves in staying in something that is not good for our spirits.

I found the answer in achieving my own sense of connection with God -- not the wrathful one that kills, judges, and casts off as unworthy but the one of the heart.

~ Marsha / Heart Woman

“Compassion, caring, teaching, loving, and sharing your gifts, talents, and abilities are the gateways to power.”

-- Jamie Sams