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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

3 Tips to Overcome Divorce Drama and Pain

You're angry. Royally pissed off some, or most, of the time. You were not supposed to be divorced. Especially not at this age - after everything you've been through. You're knocked on your ass, want to get up and move on but can't. Why? Because you've fallen into the deep divorce drama ditch. And its hard to climb out - especially when you unknowingly keep digging deeper and deeper. How? For protection, you've hidden your heart away and your head is running amok spewing babblecrap back atcha. There's hurt all around. Hurt people, hurt people. Including themselves.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

How to Achieve The Titan Mindset

The difference between a winner and an 'also ran' isn't extra ordinary skills or talents. Let's face it, people who are at the top of their field excel at their game be it sports, business or personal achievement. In the sports world there are two champions, titans of athletes, who share one ...The difference between a winner and an 'also ran' isn't extra ordinary skills or talents. Let's face it, people who are at the top of their field excel at their game be it sports, business or personal achievement.

Primary topic: Empowerment

2,197 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

3 Lessons to Achieve Authentic Greatness from Steve Jobs

When I'm in the mood for a little inspiratio I seek out extraordinary people speak their truth from the heart. These are the thought leaders who fully express their Moxie - the confident courage to achieve authentic greatness with unrelenting drive and passion. In this abundant content drive Web 2.0 age it only takes a few clicks of a mouse to bear witness to their words of wisdom.

Primary topic: Empowerment

2,177 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** What it Takes to Actualize Your Creative Talents

“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your talents, and how do you do it? When you actualize your talents you understand ...“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin

Primary topic: Empowerment

2,089 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Pro-Athletes Often Drop The Ball in the Game of Life

Pro-athletes have mastered the skill of getting 'in the zone', firing on all cylinders and winning the game. Why is it, then, so many trip up, drop the ball and feel like they've lost in the game of life? Here are the hard facts: • According to Sports Illustrated (SI) 78% of NFL players go bankrupt. • In the NBA, about 60% of players become broke within 5years of league withdrawal. • Athletes have a high rate of risky behavior that results in legal trouble: drug abuse, reckless driving, gambling & promiscuity. • Divorce rates among the athletic elite hover somewhere between 60-80%r

Primary topic: Empowerment

2,089 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Perfectionist? Meet the High Achiever

"Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum Bente Borsum is a talented actress who performed with the Norwegian National Theatre and was a director of the Norwegian National Drama School. As a mentor and teacher, she works with younger artists who need ..."Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,993 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Twitter Fights - A New Medium for Celebrity Self-Sabotage

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Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Stuck? You May Be Alice in Wonderland

I encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more. These authors delivered powerful life affirming messages to us as ...I encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,962 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** How to Unclog Artist Block

It’s a devastating thing for an artist to feel they’ve lost their inspiration, to encounter a creative block. But suffering from artist’s block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your artistic ability. Artist block can be overcome.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,946 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Life Stinks? How To Detach From Your Garbage Truck

Life stinks. If that statement bubbled up in your thoughts recently then you may be attached to life decaying garbage truck thinking. Simply put, if you stuff your mind with garbage you will create stinky outcomes. If you focus upon all that is bad in your life you will only add to the garbage dump that is becoming your daily experience. Garbage in, garbage out.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,935 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Discover Your Muse: Intuition

“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with you highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing resources at your ...“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,897 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Out of Your Mind? Congratulations on Your Transition!

What does it really mean to be out of your mind? No, it doesn't mean you are nuts, bonkers, or crazy as a peach orchard boar.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,889 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Your Exhaustion is Really Inner Critic FEAR

Many people come to me complaining that they're tired, exhausted, unable to find balance in their life. Some have incredibly busy schedules and others live a life of casual leisure. Yet, both are exhausted. I also know people who have either busy or leisurely schedules who are not tired, they are full of energy and rarely, if ever, tire. What's the difference?

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,872 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Fixated on Fixing Isn't a Fix

You get that the common denominator in all your unwanted experiences is you. You're beginning to understand you have influence over the outcomes you achieve. You realize that, at least sometimes, you're the one standing in your own way. Now you're fixated on fixing your problem. You're fixated on fixing You. And that fixation won't fix anything. In the first place, you aren't broken so you don't need fixing. What you really want is freedom from your fixated mind that works up a sweat from all the stress and anxiety that comes from such a caged-up state of being. More....

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Actress Emily Blunt - A Power of Intention Master

Actress Emily Blunt walked into her audition and firmly announced "I'm here to play Queen Victoria and I'm not leaving until you give me the job". She then focused and commanded every scrap of energy and talent within her to deliver her best performance possible and did not leave that audition until she was awarded the role.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,817 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

When The Going Gets Tough -- Becoming a Shopaholic Is Insane

When the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll hate yourself too.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,807 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Are Power-sites Sucking Your Life Energy?

“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer You have the power to shape your future the way you want it to unfold. You are a magnificent and magically powerful being. You are blessed with the gift to create all that you desire to experience in this ...“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,777 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** The Key to Creative Flow: Learn the Four C’s to Enhance Your Creativity

Just as learning your ABC’s are fundamental to a basic education, learning the Four C’s of Creativity are essential to life as a powerful and deliberate creator of your art and your life experience. If you are not living a life abundant with new inspiration and enthusiasm for your creative challenges then it is likely you are missing one of the C’s, a key ingredient to the recipe for boosting your creative flow. The four C’s of Creative Flow are: 1. Centering ”The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.” – Albert Einstein

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

What Behavior Are You Modeling For Your Children? You May Be Surprised

The hardest job you'll ever do is be a parent. Naturally, you want to be the best parent you can be. To 'get it right' we unconsciously model how we were parented. Children learn through modeling. They mimic how a parents acts much more than by what a parent says. What example are you showing your children? Its great if both parents grew up in healthy supportive environments with love and autonomy. Expressing our individual selves in positive ways with meaning and purpose, plants the seeds and waters the garden for our children to grow healthy, strong, resilient and loving.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,774 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Top 10 Tips to Live Your Best Life

If you’re not already living your best life its time to do the hokey pokey and turn yourself around. I challenge you to put your whole self in! An extraordinary life well lived and well told is an inside job. Here are 10 tips to get you headed in your highest and best direction:

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,756 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***How Penelope Cruz Leverages Her Fear to Create Mastery

“When I start a movie, the first day, I feel like a duck.” - Penelope Cruz, Academy Award Winning Actor

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Moxie Up! The Secret to Extraordinary Success

Moxie Up! The Secret to Extraordinary Success What do those who achieve extraordinary success – Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Bette Midler, Mary Kay Ash, Angelina Jolie, Howard Stern, Danica Patrick, Ellen DeGeneres and Aunti Mame have in common? Moxie Those who rise above mere success to create an extraordinary life have the guts, fortitude, the confident courage to achieve authentic greatness with unrelenting drive and passion.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Empowerment Tips from George Michael - Pop Star

Spending an entire day at an airport dealing with one flight delay after another was once a nightmare for me. I have since learned to look for the gift in every experience. My recent, and much anticipated, trip to Italy began with such an unexpected day. Instead of pouting thinking my entire ...Spending an entire day at an airport dealing with one flight delay after another was once a nightmare for me. I have since learned to look for the gift in every experience. My recent, and much anticipated, trip to Italy began with such an unexpected day.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,723 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Stuck in a Powerless Comfort Zone? How to Reclaim Personal Power

"'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra Life is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. You can approach the roller coaster of life with arms high in the air; willingly and ready for whatever comes next. Or you can grip the ..."'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

How Risk Unleashes Creative Expression: Successful Actors Give Life Lessons

What is risk and why is it something to be feared, to be avoided?

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,710 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** How to Live a Magical Life

People often ask me how I live such a magical life. It's easy. I believe in magic. HA! The song "Do You Believe in Magic" by the The Lovin' Spoonful just ran through my head. But I digress - or do I? Actually that flash of music just proved my point. What you believe in is brought unto ...People often ask me how I live such a magical life. It's easy. I believe in magic.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** How to Get a Grip on Your Inner Critic

Ever want to tell someone to get a grip? Tell them that they have run amok in their minds and are not facing reality? Stop them from completely 'losing it' and self-destructing? How often have you told yourself to get a grip only to later serve up more and more justification for your misguided thinking and emotions? Your very own self-sabotage?

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,688 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Achieve a Self-Worth to Rival Your Affluent Net Worth

Money is a vehicle, not a measurement of value. Today’s culture is plush with unprecedented comforts and luxuries. Yet, it seems the more material things we have the more we want. And it takes more and more money to get the good stuff, what we think is the good life. We need more to measure up. We need more to feel more. Or so we think. In our ‘money makes the world go around’ persuasion some revolve exquisitely on an autonomous axis, others spin out of control. I find it a paradox to explore.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,684 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips

The hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, cooperation and joy? How does a parent promote intellectual curiosity, motivation and passion? By being a consistent healthy role model.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Artist or Creative Block? Are You Running Into Foolish Assumptions?

You're blocked, stuck in your creative expression and flow, and it doesn't feel good. You hate being in this emotional state. In your despair you give attention, energy and focus to your block thereby strengthening the very block you wish to overcome. And you feel worse. You are literally and figuratively chocked in either your despair or anger over not being able to create what you are here to express, what is your purpose in life. "Every artist writes his own autobiography." Havelock Ellis May I suggest you stop blocking and literally chocking your own creative expression?

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

3-Step Inner Wizard Formula For Success

There are what seems to be an infinite number of books that provide a formula for success. They will tell you to work hard, pay your dues, earn advanced degrees in your education. The Inner Wizard formula for success, however, is a bit contrary to many of those strategies and quite simple. There are 3 Essential Empowering Factors in the Inner Wizard Formula for Success: • Authenticity: Who You Really Are & What You Want to Achieve • Confidence: Self-esteem and Intuition • Alignment: Mindfully Speak & Act in the Direction of your Highest Goals

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

EFT or Unconditional Love

Many people have discovered the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to relieve emotional blocks and stress. EFT was developed on the basic discovery that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. Tapping with specific attention and intention to relieve an ...Many people have discovered the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to relieve emotional blocks and stress. EFT was developed on the basic discovery that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,676 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Empowered Unrealized Knowledge - Your Inner Knowingness

Have you ever looked at your pet and knew exactly what he wanted to “say” to you? Have you ever noticed someone’s body language that communicated something contrary to what they were saying? Have you ever had a gut feeling that something you were about to do wouldn’t ...Have you ever looked at your pet and knew exactly what he wanted to “say” to you? Have you ever noticed someone’s body language that communicated something contrary to what they were saying?

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Rip Off The Bandaid and Take The Note: Sage Advice From A Hollywood Wizard

I was sitting at my table enjoying the pile of fruit on my plate at an early morning breakfast meeting when all of a sudde I recognized a Wizard before me. I was there to listen to guest speaker, Krista Vernoff, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning head writer and executive producer of the television show “Grey’s Anatomy” talk about her road to success.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Blocked Creatively? You Might Just Be Swimming Upstream

Where you are in your creative expression mirrors where you are in your life flow. If you are blocked creatively it is an indication that there is a disruption in your energy flow. Something isn't working. And the harder you try to push on forward the more blocked you become. You become ...Where you are in your creative expression mirrors where you are in your life flow. If you are blocked creatively it is an indication that there is a disruption in your energy flow. Something isn't working. And the harder you try to push on forward the more blocked you become.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Struggling-Anxious-Procrastinating? Stop Telling Your Inner Being to Shut Up!

How much time and energy do you spend treading the proverbial waters of the stream of creative expression and meaningful experience? How often do you ride the roller coaster of two progressive steps forward and two steps back in your efforts to expand beyond your current unfulfilling comfort zone? What do 'over the rainbow' masterfully successful people have that you don't have? The answer is simple.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Integrity: Essential to Effortless Creative Flow

"This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare What is integrity? What does it mean to be in integrity? If you look up the word "integrity" in the dictionary you will learn that it comes from the Latin word, "integer" which means "whole". Integrity is an unreduced or ..."This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare What is integrity? What does it mean to be in integrity?

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Michael Jackson: An Unfortunate Example of "What You Resist, Persists"

I was not surprised to learn in recent interviews with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, former close confidante to Michael Jackson, that Michael lost the will to live. He was embarrassed to go out in public. He had mutilated his face so much through unnecessary plastic surgery that he thought he looked like "a lizard". All of his face enhancement procedures were in a desperate desire to look like someone who could be loveable. The more he resisted his misguided feelings of inadequacy the more inadequate he felt about himself. "What you resist persists." – Carl Jung

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,647 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

What To Do If You're Just Faking It

Do you often think you're just faking it. Not really making it? Do you worry that it's only a matter of time before everyone discovers you're a fraud? Ever want to crawl under the bed upon receiving even the slightest bit of criticism? Are you unable to move forward because you're feet are frozen in fear that you'll reveal the screw-up you really are? Do you think you just got lucky when something worked out right for you? If not, skip this article. You're doing just fine without it. Buh-bye. If so, you've got plenty of company.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,636 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

** Top 3 Creative Sinkholes

In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person. There are various nuances and sub-categories within the top three but for the sake of brevity I've sorted the big energy ...In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** The Power of Your Power Point Presence

It's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me ...It's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me giggle.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

3 Common Unhealthy Money Types: Is This You?

Money at its essence is energy. And it is the energy we have around money that shapes our fears, anxieties, desires, needs and insecurities. We all learned money lessons as children. The beliefs we took on for ourselves serve as the foundation of what become our money personality. And we all have a money personality.

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,624 views

By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***How To Empower Yourself for the New Year

This is the time of year when people get off the proverbial treadmill of their workday world and allow themselves some time to reflect on the past year - what they accomplished, what they didn't, what was good, and what wasn't so great. Too often people feel like they've fallen short of their expectations of themselves and spend the time beating themselves up over mistakes, missed opportunities or what 'could have been'. Perhaps this is why many people fall into a bit of a depressed state at this time of year.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Creatively Stressed: Anxiety is NOT the Enemy!

ou're obsessed. You're obsessed with your work, your craft. You think about your art, your character, painting, sculpture, upcoming tour, or screenplay seemingly every waking minute of every day. Heck, you even dream about it! This fiendish infatuation with your craft, the passion that drives you to get out of bed in the morning is a wonderful gift. Why is it, then, that this fixation on what makes the earth move for you can also stop you dead in your tracks? Cold. Left abandoned by the "What if's" or "I'm not enough's" or any version of "I can't because".

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

*** Stuck in a Creative Rut? You May Be Following Fools Rules

Life is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Stuck? You May Have Eyes Wide Shut Syndrome

I was enjoying a lovely dinner last night at a little French restaurant at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles last night when I overheard a neighboring conversation. Ok, I was deliberately eavesdropping. I admit it. Those who know me already know that listening to how other people think is a favorite pastime of mine. In a not so covert attempt to hear better, I scooched my chair a little closer and ran smack into the void of quiet desperation.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Keeping the Real in Reality with Mary Schmidt Amons

Mary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's organizations where it is needed most. What you may not know about Mary is the TV show was only one small step in her life-long mission and heart's intention to nurture, to be of service and to mindfully grow as an ever evolving spiritual human being.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

***Stuck in WTF? How to Unstick and Flow

You've worked long and hard at developing and honing your craft. You've put your fears aside and went to audition after audition even for roles you knew you didn't have much of a chance of landing. You've struggled yet managed to keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. You even got some recognition as an "artist to watch". And just when you think you're finally in a position to finally get a break - one that will catapult you into the career and lifestyle you've longed for - the industry seems to have lost its love affair with you.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

A Conversation with Dad: The Shock that Rocked My World

When you show up with love in your heart, what is returned to you is pure love.

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Valery SatterwhiteRecently published1 topic

Caution: The Starbucks Police Is Listening

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you might have seen my post: "Note to woman blabbing in the corner of Starbucks: The expiration date on blaming you parents for your misfortune is long past." If you know me at all, you know I'm an observer of the human spirit and the human condition. In today's world of ubiquitous coffee shop public gathering places and loud cell phone conversations broadcasted to anyone within 20 yards, its easy to observe the state of society content and discontent.r

Primary topic: Empowerment

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