“Every day brings a chance to start over.” ~Oprah Winfrey We often time focus on where we have been or the destination, rather than pausing in the moment. Â Every day provides you with the opportunity to choose again. Â Staying in the present moment allows you to be aware of all the choices you make. Â We make so many micro-decisions everyday. … Continue reading
What is self esteem really? Â The word is used frequently, however does the definition of self esteem truly give an experiential meaning? Â Webster says that self esteem is a confidence and satisfaction in oneself. What would you add to that definition? Â I’d include that self esteem is the art of being you; the whole you in the midst of what … Continue reading
What is it that brings me peace? Â Painting! Â Any kind. Â I love to have paint cans all around my house. Â I just learned about buying mis-tinted paint at a greatly reduced price. Â Another’s person reject is my new color. Â Artist is a word that comes to mind. Â My “artist” style is very loosy goosy. Â I rarely sketch anything, I just … Continue reading
A new friend has come into my life just in time; although she is waiting on a proper name. Â My daughter once said to me something wise beyond her 15 years on the planet. Â She told me when my friendships were evolving and I felt alone, that I was moving towards great new friends; I just had not met them … Continue reading
I have the great privilege of sharing a wonderful story about the founder of GIRLS, Inc. Danielle Blunt started her Womanly Journey through mentoring younger girls.  It is always interesting to me to see what wonderful purpose shows up as we help one another. Womanly Journey is working with GIRLS, inc to help elevate awareness and self esteem in younger girls.  Read … Continue reading
Do you remember those moments as a teenager when you thought your parents had lost all sense of reality? Â Through your teenage eyes things look just fine and not a big deal when the kitchen is destroyed, your room is a disaster, and you want more money. Â The awareness of how the relationship with your parents has changed from wanting … Continue reading
I was invited to come speak to a local group of women in the Red Hat Society. Â They added to their name to give some extra flair: Red Hat Ya-Yas. Â They were wonderful. Â In my preparation to talk to these women I wanted to learn a bit more on how it all started for the group of Red Hat ladies. … Continue reading
Discomfort can provide you with clues and guidance on your journey to loving self esteem. Â This feeling of discomfort is to be expected with any positive change. Â When you are reworking your self beliefs you have a lack of experience to draw from. Â You have spent along time reinforcing the false beliefs. Â Be kind to yourself if it takes awhile … Continue reading
Womanly Journey has been on the hunt to connect with like minded people. Â I stumbled across a great site called relatemag (dot) com. Â Mary Bowman and I have been corresponding to support one another as we work to make a difference in the lives of others. Â Mary kindly shared her story. Â Read below to learn more about Mary’s unique way … Continue reading
Here is part 2 of living from the inside out. Â Let’s give a recap of part 1; a teenage girl dresses in an outfit that does not match what everyone else wears. Â In response to the disapproval of strangers she is telling herself , “I am fabulously free!”. Â Now let’s imagine the fabulously free teenage girl continues to tell herself … Continue reading
Survival skills are not the same as thriving skills.  There are children that have amazing survival skills before they hit middle school.  We wonder why it is difficult to reach these teens and then adults.  In some situations 7 year old children are responsible for infants.  There are large groups of children that are in charge of raising their siblings, cousins, neighbors and each … Continue reading
Life has a life of flowing when obstacles are removed, however removing them is not always so easy. Â When our attention is mostly focused on what is outside of us then our self esteem is greatly influenced by the external or outside world. Â We are busy running the information we see outside through one filter that defines our self … Continue reading
“The honor charm is a great piece and we love the Journey Bracelet. My wife and I think your designs are very nice. Â The Final Salute sounds like a great cause! “
Brett Sweeney Woodbridge, VA
“I love the Honor charm! Â I am so very proud and honored to have it! Â Thank you for what you are doing for Final Salute Inc.”
Melissa Rose Daly Cypress, CA
“I love the bracelet…I love the Honor charm….I love the packaging…. Magnificent!”
Amy Frost Las Vegas, NV
“Thank you Womanly Journey! Â I just received my Honor charm and Journey bracelet today. Â I am excited about helping our homeless female veterans by supporting Final Salute Inc and Womanly Journey!”
Sylvia Bastian Alexandria, VA
“I love everything you stand for!”
Jaspen Boothe Haymarket, VA
“I received this treasured gift from my wonderful nephew! Â I so enjoy wearing and looking at my bracelet. Â It reminds me of the special messages on the butterfly cards. Â It give me a sense of pride and peace!”
Martha Clark Paterson, NJ
“Thank you for your gift and for taking the time to celebrate with me! Â I am so glad I got the opportunity to meet you. Â May God bless you in your journey!”
Rosica Mohamed Jamica, NY
“I received my Womanly Journey bracelet as a gift at the Dress for Success Worldwide event of 2011 in New York City.”
Mirlande Tham Farrockaway, NY
“I adore my jewelry. I ordered the medical bracelet with my name and allergies listed. I had no idea that it would be this precious to me. Unlike all my other jewelry, I wear it regardless of my attire. Thank you so much!”
LaBonnie Freeman Greensboro, NC
“Thank you for the beautiful Womanly Journey bracelet and its inspirational message. Â It is greatly appreciated.” Â Andrea was given the bracelet at the Dress for Success worldwide event in NYC as an honoree.
Andrea Martin Cambria heights, NY
Cynthia received the Journey bracelet with a personal note written by Kristin as a gift from Dress for Success, worldwide. Â ”Your words are very encouraging to me! The meaning of this gift is so powerful. I want to say…Thank You!”
Cynthia Acevedo Bronx, NY
“I received my Journey Bracelet for sharing my story in the Extraordinary Among Us page on this site. Â I love my bracelet. Â I am so happy with how it fits and looks on me! Â Thank you, Kristin.”
Tess Delleave Eden, NC
