Category Archives: Interesting link

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jenny

(Written in May 2008) We watched Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.  I hadn’t realized that Ellen Burstyn was Vivi — current Vivi — she did a great job.  There was also child Vivi and young mother Vivi.  Made it … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jenny

I find it hard to believe that the House of Representatives cut funding tor Planned Parenthood.  What were they thinking?  Surely the most important thing human beings do is raise the next generation.  Having more children than you can adequately … Continue reading →

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The Grief Recovery Handbook

Posted on February 15, 2011 by jenny

The Grief Recovery Handbook was written by John W. James and Russell Friedman.  It was first published 20 years ago, and mostly focused on losses by death or divorce.  The authors have continued to work with people and revised their … Continue reading →

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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

Posted on February 5, 2011 by jenny

I find it very comforting that Jack Kornfield says that even after ecstatic “enlightenment” experiences people have trouble when they go back to “the World.” The wounds of childhood are still unhealed and a lot of spiritual practice is necessary … Continue reading →

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“When the Heart Waits”

Posted on January 21, 2011 by jenny

(Written in January 2008) I’m tired and discouraged and completely confused about what to do next. Maybe instead of trying to figure it out I could just wait for some guidance from outside, or a clear impulse from inside. Reading … Continue reading →

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Book About “Katie”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by jenny

(Written in August 2009) I started reading a book Lynelle got on interlibrary loan: Daniel Hughes “Building the Bonds of Attachment.” It’s a fictional account of “Katie” who was abused and neglected in her family of origin, and was so … Continue reading →

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Journey from Abandonment to Healing

Posted on August 13, 2010 by jenny

(Written in January 2007) I’ve been reading a book The Journey from Abandonment to Healing by Susan Armstrong, and finding it extraordinarily helpful.  She talks about childhood abandonments as well as divorce and adult breakups.  She describes five stages and … Continue reading →

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Viktor Frankl

Posted on August 12, 2010 by jenny

(Written in January 2007) I’ve been reading Viktor Frankl “Man’s Search for Meaning.” His description of the experience of prisoners in the Camps is painfully resonant with an abusive childhood — all the dehumanizing practices — the brutality, the unfairness, … Continue reading →

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From Empire to Earth Community

Posted on July 10, 2010 by jenny

In June of 2006 I read David Korten’s book The Great Turning, from Empire to Earth Community.  I got it as a gift for being a supporter of the Positive Futures Network. Human development does not proceed in a linear, … Continue reading →

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Soul without Shame

Posted on July 6, 2010 by jenny

I’ve been reading Soul without Shame; a Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within, and finding it very helpful.  It’s validating of the work I’ve been doing, and even explains some things, like my experience of Kali in the … Continue reading →

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