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Why Do We Protect Masculinity?

Why is it so important to protect masculinity? What do we gain from accusing victims of slander? Do we have a much bigger problem in this world than the #metoo movement has shed light upon? It is not just harassment … Continue reading

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Scary Woman Speaks

Scary woman. Is there something wrong with being scary? If you are a scared man, a lot. If you are insecure, macho, weak, artificial, egotistical, boastful, disrespectful, unreliable, untruthful, narcissistic, characterless, a bully, I guarantee you won’t feel like a … Continue reading

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Life Is Tough When You’ve Got The Juice.

There are two kinds of people in the world, the fulls, and the empties. The empties are always chasing the fulls, and the fulls want nothing to do with them. When the empties get lonely, they form binding agreements, so … Continue reading

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How The #MeToo Campaign Can Be More Effective

I have to admit my surprise when Hollywood starlets started speaking out about sexual misconduct in their industry. At first I thought it was just a few brave ones who had the guts to post #metoo on their Twitters, but … Continue reading

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When Women Abuse Men

I admit it, I abused men in my past. How did I get away with it? No man ever stood up to me. I took responsibility for my actions, and am holding women accountable when our behavior crosses the line. Here’s my story. Continue reading

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In Defense of Ghosting

ghost·ing ˈɡōstiNG/ noun: ghosting Definition:   The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. Example: “I thought ghosting was a horrible dating habit reserved for casual flings” By now, you’ve all … Continue reading

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Face It, He is Not Into You At All

Inspired by yesterday’s discussion on The Goddess Principles secret and private group on Facebook, I thought I would elaborate on my post and the conversation the ladies chimed in on. I had posted a recommendation of the book He Is … Continue reading

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The Lives of Others

Many women believe that it is a man’s fault if he isn’t giving them the kind of relationship they want, or think they deserve. If he isn’t stepping up, they waste hours analyzing him to gain a better understanding of … Continue reading

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Ecstatically Child Free

Somewhere around the age of three, I knew for sure that I was going to be independent and child free. Not because I don’t like children, but somehow I knew that my life was going to be about something else. … Continue reading

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Goddess Worship: An Affair With Myself

If you are like many women today, you are actively pursuing a goal of self-development.  And if you are just starting on your path, you have probably heard liking yourself, in fact, loving yourself, is the key to getting in … Continue reading

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Do You Need a Mentor, or Do You Study Champions?

Who is mentoring you? Why? What was your intent behind finding a mentor? Before you choose one, think wisely who this person is, and what they have accomplished? Have they achieved where you want to be? No one can teach … Continue reading

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Why a Woman Should Never Compromise for a Man

Today’s post was inspired by a video one of my fellow Goddesses posted in our private Facebook group. If you are a woman who can handle opinions drastically different than her own, without judgment or vitriol, and would love to … Continue reading

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Is He Looking for a Relationship, or Validation?

Nothing disturbs me more than the impatience of women, particularly good friends, who are searching and pining for relationships. Nowhere is this more prevalent than here, in America. Perhaps, it is the media that tells us we are incomplete, dissatisfied, … Continue reading

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I’m Bossy

I’m bossy. It is a favorite characteristic of mine. I am a natural, and I have been bossy since I was in diapers. Many people have a problem with that, and for most of my life I have been trying … Continue reading

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There Are No Secret Societies, Nor Conspiracies

There are no secrets societies, nor conspiracies. Some people see, while others don’t. The odds aren’t stacked up against anyone, in fact, there are no odds. What some believe has been hidden, has been right in front of us all … Continue reading

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Tune Out of Other People, to Tune Into Yourself

What are you tuned into? Drama, politics, activism, reality? Who are you tuned into? Friends, family members, partners, celebrities? Your reality is just a projection of your inner awareness, so what are you aware of? Problems, challenges, stress, or global … Continue reading

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When Spiritual Paths Lead Away From Marriage

Why is the institution of marriage failing? There must be something wrong with people today. Why are divorce rates skyrocketing? Because married people aren’t trying hard enough to repair their failing marriages.  Why are women marrying later in life? Because … Continue reading

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A Goddess Does Nothing To Get A Man

The most disempowering idea out there is that a woman has to do something special to find a man. Go to any book store, pick up any dating manual, and it is full of ludicrous advice that a woman must … Continue reading

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You Should Go and Love Yourself

I begin today’s blog post with a quote by Mandy Hale: “ If you don’t love yourself, you will always chase people who don’t love you either”.   This one hit a nerve because for decades I was that girl, … Continue reading

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Find Bliss in Your Solitude, and You Will Find Yourself

Find bliss in your solitude, and you will find your SELF. But solitude isn’t enough, finding bliss in that state of being, is the key to connecting with the self. Some women aren’t comfortable in their solitude, because that state … Continue reading

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Men Strive to Please Us

All Men Must Serve It sounds brutish, but it is true. All humans must serve a higher purpose. Without one, life has no meaning. If you have ever experienced an awakening, it was in that moment that you came in … Continue reading

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No One Owes You a Relationship

Somewhere along my path in helping women discover their higher selves and their inner Goddess, I came to realize that for the vast majority of women out there, a relationship is still the ultimate purpose in life. I also realized … Continue reading

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Obsessed with Relationships

Healthy people are not obsessed. By definition, an obsession is an addiction, or a state in which someone thinks about someone or something constantly or frequently especially in a way that is not normal. Another dictionary defines it as the … Continue reading

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Hold Wants Lightly, and What You Seek Will Find You

“Hold wants lightly, and what you seek will find you. Hold wants tightly, and what you want will forever elude you” TheGoddessPrinciples.net Though I am not religious, Buddha’s words always resonate. And though this is NOT a quote by Buddha, … Continue reading

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I Absolutely Love My Crazy, Sexy, Beautiful, Single Life

It’s no secret, I LOVE being single, and I always have. I love the freedom of it, I love getting and staying in touch with myself, exploring my inner Goddess and talking to her every day. I love all aspects … Continue reading

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Unconditional Love Comes to Those Who Don’t Believe in Conditions

How can you find unconditional love, if you believe so much in conditions?  We all talk about unconditional love as if it is life’s ultimate goal, but have very little understanding of the concept. I see that those people who … Continue reading

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When You Fall in Love With Your Solitude, Everyone Wants to Be With You

When you fall in love with your solitude, everyone wants to be with you. I have always loved being alone. It is my time to re-charge, pamper myself, and quiet my mind. But, I understand that many people don’t like … Continue reading

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I Love All My Exes

There is a freedom, and an immense liberation in loving people anyway. All of those who we have walked away from, those we have lost, those who will never come back. It may be contrary to how we have been … Continue reading

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Shhhh….I’m Busy Being Worshiped

Shhhh….I’m busy being worshiped. The more my inner Goddess comes out, the more men are willing to crawl on their hands and knees for me. The more sure, the more self-possessed, the more independent I am, the more they need … Continue reading

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See the World Through Different Eyes

The world isn’t starving. You are. Experience is life’s greatest teacher. Immersion in the unknown, the unexpected, and absolutely frightening can be a life altering experience. I found myself, when I set off on a quest to experience the extraordinary … Continue reading

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I Am The Woman Of My Dreams

Let me make myself clear: I am the woman of my dreams. I really like myself, in fact, I adore myself. I make no apologies for that. I am educated, polished, worldly, experienced, adventuresome, stubborn, tough, unapologetic, fearless, sexy, young, … Continue reading

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In a Permanent State of Orgasm

Every human being comes into this world absolutely in love with itself. Just look into a child’s eyes, and you will see nothing but ecstasy in any given moment. The wonder of discovering one’s toes, the absolute pleasure of seeing … Continue reading

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No One Owes it To You To Grow With You

Spiritual growth is a personal journey. It requires a certain level of self-possession, to embark on a path all by oneself. It is this path of solitude that teaches us to become self aware, self reliant, self expressive, self possessed. … Continue reading

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Bartering Sex for Commitment- Are You a Trader?

People speak of loyalty as if it is something they’re entitled to. Ask for it, and stand in dismay, when you don’t receive it. It is those same people who give away loyalty to anyone they like or need, and … Continue reading

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Offer No Loyalty to Men Who Do Not Meet My Needs

  If women stopped sleeping with men who don’t respect our choices, our bodies, or our humanity, we wouldn’t still be fighting for our rights in the 21st century. If women compromised their belief systems less, and understood the importance … Continue reading

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Any Effort to Keep a Man in Your Life is Way Too Much

If you are doing anything at all to keep a man in your life, you are doing way too much. Any effort on your part, shifts the power away from you, onto him, and we all know what happens when … Continue reading

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How to Date Like a Mindless Idiot

Here is my guide for how to date like a complete dolt. It guarantees much frustration, too many girls nights out, bitching and whining that he won’t commit, counting the months to your biological expiration date, compromise, compromise, compromise, until, … Continue reading

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My Home is My Sanctuary

My home is my sanctuary. My personal space is very important to me. This is where I bliss, meditate, detach, relax, treat myself well, and do my best thinking. It is also where I work, create, and get in touch … Continue reading

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Fall in Love with Your Solitude

Solitude is a spiritual discipline. It is a practice that leads to personal growth and awakening.  Spiritual masters have been teaching the art of solitude for centuries, yet here in America, solitude is still shunned and labeled as loneliness.  Nothing … Continue reading

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Embrace Change

There are many contradictions out there, especially in the New Age industry. The beauty of social media is that everyone has a voice, but the contradicting voices sometimes are the stumbling blocks we experience toward growth.   Take for example, … Continue reading

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International Friends with Benefits

Dating for those who live for adventure can be complicated. Finding someone who thrives on the unknown, undiscovered, and uncivilized is like finding a needle in a haystack. You won’t find people like this sitting in a bar, waiting just … Continue reading

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What To Do When Your Balls are Bigger Than His?

I have more balls than any man I have ever met in my life. It’s hard to be like this. As I aired my frustration on my FB page this morning, friends chimed in with support: “Tell me about it”, … Continue reading

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Fear of People Who Are Afraid of The World

“I am not afraid of the world. But I am afraid of people who are afraid of the world”. –Elizabeth Gilbert. Though she wrote this in the context of travel, this quote hits home on so many levels. I grew … Continue reading

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Let the Little Goddess Define Herself

We become self-aware when we begin the process of getting to know ourselves. This comes from introspection, solitude, facing our inner demons, accepting our flaws, dropping our ego. It is a process that takes years, and actually never ends. But … Continue reading

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Filling Empty Holes with Relationships

“Relationships have become a problem because we are not using them to enhance our lives. We are trying to fill the gaps in our lives with relationships.” – Sadhguru     This quote hits close to home, because it is … Continue reading

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Fear Based Relatonships

Choosing a partner, based on whether he could leave you, is called FEAR. Choosing a man, just because he seems unlikely to cheat, look for someone better, or is least likely to abandon you, is FEAR. Society teaches us that … Continue reading

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Whats is the Right Way to Be a Woman?

Who are these ‘experts’ who tell us what is the right way to be? What makes them so enlightened about issues affecting women? How do they know what is good for us? I am particularly bothered by experts who are … Continue reading

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You are what you think I am

I am not what you think I am. You are what you think I am. What does this mean? It is a complex concept that is often misunderstood by the new age community. In simple terms, it explains that we … Continue reading

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Traveling Solo: Discover Yourself Instead of Someone Else

Traveling Solo: Discover Yourself Instead of Someone Else. It is the ultimate test of whether she is independent, fearless, complete. Many women claim to be whole, until they have to do something all by themselves. Faced with the daunting prospect … Continue reading

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What if?

What if, when you die they ask you: How was Heaven? What if, all those years you waited, like a good girl, were a waste? What if being dutiful, obedient, proper, got you nowhere? What if all those milestones you … Continue reading

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The Good Girls Who Let Life Pass Them By

It’s true. Love is everywhere around us. You don’t have to look hard to get it. But for love to be PURE, the kind of love we all dream of, it has to be free. Even the legendary Buddhist monk … Continue reading

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Does He Have a Solid Reputation?

Does your man have a solid reputation? Make no mistake, his reputation is just as important as your own. Now look around, and check him out. Is he fit to be your boyfriend? Is he someone you want to be … Continue reading

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Chasing Dreams That are Not Your Own

Don’t let society pressure you into chasing dreams that are not your own. You are young, you want a life. You want adventure, experience, wild times, foreign lands, and the time to make all the mistakes you want. Who are … Continue reading

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Don’t Marry Young

Don’t Marry Young Don’t waste your time chasing relationships Don’t give the best years of your life to someone else. Looking back upon my life, I realized I could have put off marriage by about 20 years. I was always … Continue reading

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The Goddess Pricniples: Can a Woman Have it All?

Last night’s The Goddess Principles, featured guest speaker Jane Berryman. She is a journalist for Money magazine and London Bureau Chief for CNBC; former bond analyst for Thomson Reuters in London and Tokyo, and former chief economist at the Bancroft … Continue reading

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Society Profits from Your Self-Doubt

“ It is nothing more than fear mongering “. We’ve all read the ominous statistics proclaiming that women are doomed. Too educated? You won’t find a husband. Too successful, you will be hated. Are you single? You must be lonely … Continue reading

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The Path to Enlightenment is Your Own

The path to enlightenment is your own path.  You cannot buy the knowledge from a bookstore, a yoga studio, or a guru.   It is a journey into your own mind, to discover your own soul, the power of you. … Continue reading

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The Goddess

Men may be drawn to her magnetically, but what makes her a Goddess is that she is an absolute pleasure to herself.   If you were lucky enough to ever be in her presence, you’ll note she delights in her … Continue reading

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The Art of Non-Attachment

Did you know that love is more pure, more authentic, more ecstatic, when you are in a permanent state of non-attachment? If you knew that only non-attachment would allow you to give and receive love in its purest form, the … Continue reading

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Want To See God?

Want to see God? She’s quite a screamer. I’m not kidding. In my quest toward personal growth I have tried many things, but none have been as powerful, and eye-opening as meditation. This is an exercise I bring up often … Continue reading

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My Body is My Temple

My body is a temple. What does this mean? The concept goes beyond physical fitness, or yoga, and refers to self-respect, self-awareness, self-love. Take off all your clothes, and look in the mirror. What do you see? Does this look … Continue reading

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Men Who Don’t Fit

Girls, you know how much it hurts. You want that Jimmy Choo so badly, but it’s pinching your toes, cutting off your circulation, and causing nerve damage. It is so pretty, but the pain of walking in a pair of … Continue reading

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The Insecurities of Men

Maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s him. Here’s a tactic all Goddesses should be aware of. The most insecure men will actually create situations to make you feel insecure, about the choices you’ve made, your successes, your ambitions, especially if … Continue reading

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I am That Special Someone

My favorite place on earth , is a luxury log cabin on Mirror Lake. For years, I used to wait for someone special to come here with. But a couple of years ago, I realized that I AM that someone … Continue reading

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Magic, Madness, Heaven, Sin

Dating is supposed to be a deliciously awesome adventure. If you are suffering, crying, waiting, or needing, then you are not enjoying yourself!  Men have been put on this earth for your pleasure. And how are you to enjoy them, … Continue reading

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How to Have Your Mind Blown

I blow my own mind sometimes. It sounds pompous and conceited, but I stand by my words. In my quest to see the world, experience new things, and find adventure in the most mundane places, I pulled a lot of … Continue reading

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Alive for the Whole Shebang

“Everything I want, I have. Money, notoriety, and rivieras. I think I even found God…” — Lana del Rey When the above quote became crystal clear, the next question I asked was, Now what? When I reached that point in … Continue reading

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Older Men, Past Expiration

Rarely will you see this point of view expressed in mainstream media. In fact, the coverage of every reputable news outlet, or women’s magazine, screams the opposite. They are usually about the plight of educated career women whose biological expiration … Continue reading

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Are You in Love, or Are You Hungry?

Are you in love, or are you just hungry?  People are confused about love because they don’t know what a healthy relationship is. That’s not surprising given the unrealistic portrayals of love in Hollywood, fairy tales, and self-help books. There … Continue reading

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Love, and the Single Girl

It just dawned on me. I have more love in my life now, than I ever did when I was married. You might find this strange, since, to most people, marriage is a contractual guarantee of everlasting love and bliss. … Continue reading

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Horns and Tail Growing in Nicely

I don’t whine, I don’t bitch and I don’t complain. I’m growing horns and a tail, and wearing them proudly. After all, how many women do you know who can grow a furry appendage on their tush, and feel secure … Continue reading

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The Point of Being Single

“If you don’t have a phenomenal, sexy, exciting single life, you will never have a phenomenal, sexy, exciting married life.”  Yours Truly THE POINT OF BEING SINGLE To say it plainly, the whole point of being single is to enjoy … Continue reading

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Women Who Suffer

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.”                  Paulo Coelho   As admirable as martyrs are, it is no doubt that most of us have secretly wondered if there is something wasteful about … Continue reading

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A Proper Affair

Much of what gets discussed within my social circle centers around cultural differences between Americans and Europeans.  And since a large portion of my personal friends are from my group, Eurocircle, we often observe that our nonchalance about infidelity, and … Continue reading

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