GRACE: The Triple Goddess, + One


I have been a firm believer in the Triple Goddess in each woman and in every woman, embracing the roles of Maiden, Mother, and Crone as they have presented themselves in my life; searching for them within when their specific insights were needed.

But as I age, and realize that women are living longer and healthier lives, I realize there is a void that must be filled by a new entity... she that is no longer quite so responsible as Mother, but who isn't quite yet secure in the role of Crone. Others, of course, have sensed this void, and have chosen their own idea of the needed addition to the Triple Goddess. I, however, am flying free, using only my own thoughts at present. I call this evolving goddess within myself "Grace": Grace because this new span of time for me, and other women, is there by the grace of God; and Grace because I need to learn to accept and share this gift of time and opportunity with grace... gracefully, gratefully, and graciously.

And because Grace is evolving, I will continue to honor the Triple Goddess, but always include Grace as "+ One". Women have always felt "the more the merrier", opening their arms, their homes, and their hearts to others. This blog is dedicated to Creating! Grace within myself and Creating! Graces in others. So, welcome, Grace, as we begin this exploration into your becomings!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

"Half the Sky" Challenge: Week One


HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Kristoff, N. and WuDunn, S. (2009). Half the sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Vintage Books: New York. (p. 3-60).

If you encounter what you believe to be human trafficking victim or situation, contact your local authorities, or call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, 1-888-373-7888.

Wednesday, January 11th, was Human Trafficking Awareness Day. To make us all more aware of the problem and the dangers of Human Trafficking, here are some additional resources:

Study Guide:

Global Issues Affecting Women: Sex Trafficking by Global Women @ http: www.globalwomengo.org


Books:

Adams, Carol J. Violence Against Women and Children: A Christian Theological 
Sourcebook. New York: Continuum, 1998.

Bales, Kevin. Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy. Berkeley: 
University of California Press, 1999.

Batstone, David. Not for Sale. San Francisco: Harper, 2007.

Brock, Rita Nakashima and Susan Brooks Thistlewaite. Casting Stones: 
Prostitution and Liberation in Asia and the United States. Minneapolis: 
Fortress Press, 1996.


Films:

"Human Trafficking" (starring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland)

"Trade" (starring Kevin Kline)

International Justice Mission’s” At the End of Slavery: The Battle for Justice in our Time” narrated by Danny Glover.
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