Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2014 - Featuring Louise Hay | Page 54

In circle every woman has a voice, or will
find her voice, by the time she completes
her journey. Warrior women become soft
and learn to stand down. Quiet women find
their voice and learn stand their ground.

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“Do you think cou
ess? Or
means being fearl
real
daring? Courage,
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courage, is taking
fies you.”
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There were many personal
teachings that came along with my
circle experience. Three significant
examples come to mind...
1. My shoulders aren’t broad

enough to support everyone
else at all times. When the
well is dry, I replenish my
energy before I step up to bu
in service to someone else.
2.  aming and taming my inner
N
tyrant allowed me to release
the suffering and delusion
that comes with harsh selfjudgement.
3. The ecstasy of allowing

myself to be the larger than
life, force of nature I was
born to be. I will no longer
make myself small so others
are more comfortable in
my presence. I was born to
shine, fly and expand like
Jupiter.

erson

Catherine And

ask for help, lighten up and trust the process
of my unfolding. ‘Trust and Surrender’ has
become a personal mantra during this
sacred journey (highly recommended for
control freaks, recovering perfectionists and
Type A personalities).
I am so thankful to come away with a rich
tapestry of friendship, storytelling, healing,
prayer, creativity, ruthless compassion and
so much more.
If you’ve been considering joining a wise
women’s circle, I highly recommend that you do
some research to find a group and supportive
facilitator whom resonates with you.

The changing woman sisterhood help me
walk through the gateway of adulthood and
the clarity of knowing what I’m responsible
for and what I can release. I’ve learned to

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