A Women's Guide to Sacred Activism:
How Do We Move Forward?
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When Oprah asked Sister Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun, author and lecturer "what do you want to see change in the world" Sister answered "Nothing will change i the world until the situation of women changes." You cannot simply dismiss half of the human race, which means dismiss their agendas, dismiss their needs, dismiss their gifts, dismiss their intelligence. We are now at that place where men are running everything which means that humanity is seeing with one eye, hearing with one ear and thinking with one-half of the human brain. … We’re bringing to the table only half the needs of the human race! I don’t mean that men are doing this purposefully; it’s just that they only have half of the human experience. They have half the wisdom. They have half the intelligence. So they are making FULL decisions out of HALF of the resources that we should have." When asked what we needed to do Sister responded "Do something"! This book will support you in determining what your something will be. How will you empower your voice for positive change? What are the next steps for you?
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In an era in which we are all called to take responsibility for the planet, the restructuring of failing systems, and the levels of racism and sexism, many are feeling helpless.
This wee guide is easy to read and even easier to follow. It is intended to first support you to do their personal work. Deal with their anger, frustration, and hate before entering the equally angry, frustrating, and hate-filled world of politics and activism. You are encouraged to come into a new level of activism where your motivation for a positive future does not bring with it the antithesis of our current one.
The second part of the material is meant to inspire you to join with or create the necessary action to bring about that positive change with resources you can join, ideas of how to create action, and willingness to speak up and speak out in loving ways. We must stop matching the war-like energy to the causes and issues we are concerned about. Bring your love and your vision to those you hold as opposition and enemies.
Let us inform, inspire, and activate women to bring our wisdom, perspectives, and ideas to the table of global consequences.
About the Author
Marilyn Nyborg, a successful business owner and high tech recruiter in Silicon Valley for 25 years, co-founder of Gather the Women Global Matrix and Indivisible Women, Founder of Gather the Women of Nevada County, Women Waking the World, is a master networker with 45 years of connections in women’s leadership and women’s circles. She is a Speaker and Tele-Seminar Leader, and Producer of a video The Book of Jane: The Story of Woman. Marilyn has taken her lifetime of experiences in Sacred Activism to develop an international network to restore feminine wisdom, values and influence in the service of all life. She is committed to a world that creates change in cultural values, personal choices, and policies worldwide that shift humanity’s consciousness from separation and domination to integration and unity. Read more on womenwakingtheworld.com.
Marilyn Chambliss is a retired associate professor from the University of Maryland. She has two bachelor’s degrees earned almost 20 years apart--one in Sociology and the other in Psychology. She also earned a PhD in Educational Psychology and spent her years at UMD studying the features of reading and writing that support communication between writers and readers. Her interests were sparked many years earlier by experiences teaching eighth grade English in a New York City Junior High school where students’ reading skills differed markedly. Through the years, she became increasingly interested in what authors could do to facilitate a conversation with readers, even those who did not have strong reading skills. She has applied her understanding of writing that is good reading to this wonderful book. In the process, she has become a sacred activist herself!
Sushila Mertens has developed both left and right brain careers throughout her life. As a life-long learner with Master Degrees in both Education and Library and Information Science, she supported her family as a librarian; she also studied and applied the metaphysical and healing arts. She is passionate about education, personal transformation and empowerment. Sushila is currently a Reiki Master Teacher, Rapid Eye Technician, women’s life coach, facilitator of circles, and sacred activist. Her life experiences have led her to conclude that empowering women to speak from their undistorted feminine and courage would enable women to lead in creating peace and cooperation on our planet. She applies her beliefs in working in local and state politics, Indivisible Women, Living Room Conversations, BraveHeart Women, and Activating Peace Inside Out. Read more on blinkandbreathe.com.