Inspire Archives

Coming of Age

A Diva Outside the Box

“You can’t do that!” said Samantha. We sat in her kitchen in São Paulo, Brazil, drinking tea and talking about my booklet for girls ‘A

December 7, 2018 3 Comments

Coming of Age

My First Period – Danielle’s Story

Danielle Felippe, from Brazil, shares her story with courage and heart: Me at 11 years old! The age when I received my 1st cycle and

October 16, 2018 No Comments

Menstruation

Is Menstruation Odorless?

Yes! it is! You read it right. So why do most people think of menstrual blood as ‘smelly’? (Do you?) Why are there ads-galore trying

August 16, 2018 4 Comments

Menopause

Croning Ceremonies: Keepers of Primal Mysteries

{Guest Post} By Melinda Voss © The Des Moines Register In Ancient times, older women were the keepers of primal Mysteries and were revered for

March 31, 2017 5 Comments

Women's Wisdom

Meaning of Life

The surprising, profound, and insightful question “What is the Meaning of Life?” was sent to me by the Excellence Reporter, a publication that collects answers to

February 28, 2017 1 Comment

Women's Wisdom

What made a difference in my Spiritual Practice

Do you have a Spiritual Practice? I do, and I love it, but it took a while to get going… Two things made a difference

January 31, 2017 13 Comments

Menopause

Are New Resolutions getting Old?

As an Aries I am a lover of New Beginnings and New Resolutions! Aries, whose domain is spring, and who symbolizes fresh starts, delights in

December 31, 2016 1 Comment

Women's Wisdom

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

People around the world fear the dark. Children are afraid of monsters under the bed, and adults – of monsters wielding political power. But wait,

November 30, 2016 No Comments

Menopause

Celebrate International Red Tent Day

A group of women was visioning the future on November 8, 2014. It was the last session of a Red Tent Activation workshop in Mexico

October 31, 2016 3 Comments

Coming of Age

The Gift of Menopause

When you get your first period – you know about it! Menopause, on the other hand, you learn about only by looking back… A woman

July 31, 2016 15 Comments