{"id":201,"date":"2011-02-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/thequeenofmyself\/2011\/02\/the-real-woman-creed.html"},"modified":"2011-02-18T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-02-18T10:00:00","slug":"the-real-woman-creed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/2011\/02\/the-real-woman-creed.html","title":{"rendered":"The Real Woman Creed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>In the interest of keeping the Valentine Day energy alive for this entire week, I will be posting messages to stimulate your love for the Queen of Your Self.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>The Real Woman Creed<\/b><br \/>By <a href=\"http:\/\/www.janphillips.com\/\">Jan Phillips<\/a>, CA<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>I believe that within me lies an extraordinary radiance, and I commit to letting my light loose in the world.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that the source of my power and wisdom is in the center of my being, and I commit to acting from this place of strength.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that I possess an abundance of passion and creative potential, and I commit to the expression of this gift.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that the time has come to let go of old notions and unhealthy attitudes, and I commit to re-examine what I have been told about beauty and dismiss what insults my soul.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that negative thoughts and words compromise my well-being, and I commit to thinking and speaking positively about myself and others.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that young women are in need of positive role models, and I commit to being an example of authenticity and self-love.<\/p>\n<p>I believe in the relationship between my well-being and the well-being of the planet,&nbsp; And I commit to a life of mindfulness that regards all living things as holy and worthy of my love.<\/p>\n<p>I believe it is my spiritual responsibility to care for my body with respect, kindness and compassion. I commit to balancing my life in such a way that my physical being is fully expressed and nurtured.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that joy is an essential part of wellness, and I commit to removing obstacles to joy and creating a life of exuberance.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that a woman who loves herself is a powerful, passionate, attractive force, and I commit, from this day forward, to loving myself deeply and extravagantly.<\/p>\n<p>***<br \/>The Queen welcomes questions concerning all issues of interest to women in their mature years. Send your inquiries to <a href=\"mailto:thequeenofmyself@aol.com\">thequeenofmyself@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.donnahenes.net\/queen\/consult.shtml\">CONSULT THE MIDLIFE MIDWIFE\u2122<\/a><br \/>Queen Mama Donna offers upbeat, practical and ceremonial guidance for individual women and groups who want to enjoy the fruits of an enriching, influential, purposeful, passionate, and powerful maturity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the interest of keeping the Valentine Day energy alive for this entire week, I will be posting messages to stimulate your love for the Queen of Your Self. 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