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Interesting research being done on girls and technology

Two Ottawa professors are looking into the impact on girls of their digital presence. No surprise that they found that girls feel extreme pressure to be slim and beautiful. See more at: http://www.egirlsproject.ca Or listen to an audio interview of Professor Jane Bailey at www.lawjournal.mcgill.ca. I love these audios produced by law students!!

On life stories

“The universe is made of stories – not atoms.” Muriel Ruykeyser

WXN picked the wrong title for leadership conference

I am sad and dismayed that WXN chose to name their upcoming women’s leadership conference “What Glass Ceiling?” It not only suggests there is no “real” glass ceiling but also says that the women who are presenting at the event did not even notice it as they blasted through it! I know this title sounds catchy and funny but its not really. Not to

Another great video on sexualized images impact on girls

“We don’t see the water (culture) when we are fish on the fish bowl.” This was created as part of a grade 10 project!

Must watch video on how the media failed women this year

This is my most highly recommended video this year. Its absolutely shocking what some powerful and educated men will say about brilliant and wise women (who are also powerful)! Its disgusting. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/05/how-the-media-failed-women-2013_n_4391309.html

We must stop watching porn to help relationships

This is a great interview with Naomi Wolf. Its so sad that men don’t realize the high cost. No wonder women no longer want sex with men who grew up on porn. A shorter clip is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/11/naomi-wolf-porn_n_4428180.html?ref=topbar

On creativty

“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creatity is our gift back to God.” Julia Cameron

Great short video on impact of media on girls

Must watch the harm of media on girls,

Forgiveness is remembering love

Here are the words of Marianne Williamson. Forgiveness is not really about atoning when someone does something bad or wrong. This is because there is nothing really “wrong” in our continual growth as humans. Forgiveness is the conscious choice to only remember loving thoughts and forget fearful ones. There is no guilt in anyone

Great fun video on how to meditate

I love these animated carton videos. This is a great and easy 5 minute watch. http://www.hollyhocklife.org/one-moment-meditation-it-only-takes-a-minute/