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21st Century Goddess
by Charlene Ryan
I have been interested in, and have studied goddesses of several
cultures for many years . Each goddess expressing individual,
unique, and powerful aspects of her personality. She, the goddess
in her own way etched out her place in the Universe. I wanted to
stand in the sacred space that each of these bigger than life
beings stood, in hope of awakening some of these powerful
qualities in me.
I traveled thousands of miles from home, my destination Greece,
only to find that what I sought was already inside me. As I stood
in each of the temples I realized that I had already developed
through trial and error, pain and sorrow my own unique qualities
of the goddess. I discovered that I was a 21st century goddess.
I sensed that most of the women in the United States that I knew
were also expressing the goddess and paving the way for the
younger generation of women who would follow. It was perhaps that
some of the women I knew, like myself had not realized that she
was a goddess, or what qualities of the goddess she most allowed
to express through her. Although we express all or some aspect of
the goddess at one time or another in our lives, there is one
goddess that most exemplifies who we are. It is for that reason I
offer but a sampling of these goddesses qualities so that you may
find which one(s) of the following goddesses you most resonate
with.
Persephone
If you exemplify the qualities of Persephone, you have most
likely experienced great loss in your life. The loss of your
health or your emotional or physical security, the betrayal of a
friend or lover, the loss of a child, your own divorce or that of
your parents. This experience has forced you to face the dark,
unenlightened side of yourself (the side that blames other people
or circumstances for your own suffering) and transform yourself
into a stronger, more independent, more accepting and more loving
person. It may have also led you down a spiritual path, and moved
you to place great emphasis on inner calm and on close
connections with friends. You are capable of embracing,
integrating and accepting difficult experiences. Because of that
skill, you offer others the gift of empathy -- you know where
they are or have been.
Hera
If you possess many of Hera's qualities, you tend to find
fulfillment in relationships and look on marriage as a permanent
union. In marriage, you feel no sense of frustration or
resentment, because you are an equal partner with your spouse.
You are confident and have no trouble asserting your authority in
and out of relationships. You seek men who are self-confident and
successful, because you are comfortable with the concept that you
can be fulfilled through him (and him through you). As long as
your partner honors the marriage as much as you do and
appreciates you, you will be happy. If he doesn't, you must
concentrate on your own growth and discover an identity
independent of him.
Artemis
If you are ruled by Artemis, your independent spirit belongs to
no one but yourself. Your body is vibrant, your attitude robust
and your manner vigorous and alive. You are driven by physical
rather than mental energy. You feel complete without a man in
your life and would never compromise your essential nature for a
romantic partner. You are skilled at establishing personal
boundaries and enter into relationships on your own terms -- in
short, you can take care of yourself. This attitude may at times
put men off.
Athena
If you are ruled by Athena, you are bright-eyed, shrewd,
resourceful and inventive. With friends, you are the wise
counselor -- always ready with an empowering message. You believe
strongly that women can accomplish anything men can. No wonder
you put so much time into your career. Athena women tend to be
ruled by their head, not by their heart. You carefully guard your
intimate side, protecting your emotions and vulnerability. If you
want to awaken your unexpressed womanliness, you'll have to use
the same passion you apply to your intellectual achievements.
It's important that you work to integrate your strong masculine
side with your feminine side -- bringing together your strength
with your vulnerability, your creativity with caring, your
intelligence with imagination. Otherwise, you risk coming off as
unaffectionate and self-righteous. Take lessons from the
goddesses Hestia and Aphrodite to do this.
Hestia
If you embody the qualities of Hestia, you understand the value
of having your own sacred place, whether it's an actual room or
simply a time of day when you free your mind of busy thoughts and
experience peace of mind. There's no doubt this place is at home
-- where you feel the most joy. Home is your sanctuary. You are
at home with yourself wherever you are though, and no matter whom
you are with. You know that the meaning of your life springs from
your spiritual center. This brings you a great sense of security.
You do not crave attention or material possessions; you nurture
your friends and family with your unconditional love.
Aphrodite
Like all Greek gods and goddesses, Aphrodite's glorious light was
balanced by a dark side. She personified the night of love, as
well as the night of death. Aphrodite, which means "She of the
Heavens", represents the life force of the Universe. If you are
ruled mostly by Aphrodite, your femininity and passionate spirit
are the controlling forces in your life. You tend to be
charismatic and self-assured, comfortable with your body and
unrestrained sexually. Men are drawn to you like bees to flowers,
which satisfies your erotic nature. However, you tend not to form
permanent attachments with lovers because you value your sexual
freedom, which may leave you feeling lonely and even depleted
once a relationship ends. To find and form a more lasting
relationship, you need to add more of the goddess Hera to your
life
Demeter
If you fit the Demeter archetype, you are a nurturer and
caretaker. You have a generous heart and enjoy extending your
love to others. You are motivated by the most powerful of
instincts -- to give life -- and selflessly devote yourself to
the life you create. You feel compelled to care for all those
around you, even if they are not your own children. In short, you
feel the need to be all things to all people and, therefore, your
own needs sometimes go unmet. You must learn to say no, and apply
Artemis's sense of boundaries and Aphrodite's ability to put
herself first. That way, you can give to others from an
overflowing rather than a half-full cup.
May the Goddess within you shine eternally.
Copyright 2005 - Charlene Ryan
Charlene Ryan is an Intuitive Consultant, Author, and Radio Host.
She publishes the Higher Thought newsletter which contains a
short inspirational thought every weekday. To subscribe to the
Higher Thought, send a blank email to highert@charleneryan.com
with "subscribe" in the subject. You can also visit her website
at:
http://www.charleneryan.com
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21st Century Goddess
by Charlene Ryan
I have been interested in, and have studied goddesses of several
cultures for many years . Each goddess expressing individual,
unique, and powerful aspects of her personality. She, the goddess
in her own way etched out her place in the Universe. I wanted to
stand in the sacred space that each of these bigger than life
beings stood, in hope of awakening some of these powerful
qualities in me.
I traveled thousands of miles from home, my destination Greece,
only to find that what I sought was already inside me. As I stood
in each of the temples I realized that I had already developed
through trial and error, pain and sorrow my own unique qualities
of the goddess. I discovered that I was a 21st century goddess.
I sensed that most of the women in the United States that I knew
were also expressing the goddess and paving the way for the
younger generation of women who would follow. It was perhaps that
some of the women I knew, like myself had not realized that she
was a goddess, or what qualities of the goddess she most allowed
to express through her. Although we express all or some aspect of
the goddess at one time or another in our lives, there is one
goddess that most exemplifies who we are. It is for that reason I
offer but a sampling of these goddesses qualities so that you may
find which one(s) of the following goddesses you most resonate
with.
Persephone
If you exemplify the qualities of Persephone, you have most
likely experienced great loss in your life. The loss of your
health or your emotional or physical security, the betrayal of a
friend or lover, the loss of a child, your own divorce or that of
your parents. This experience has forced you to face the dark,
unenlightened side of yourself (the side that blames other people
or circumstances for your own suffering) and transform yourself
into a stronger, more independent, more accepting and more loving
person. It may have also led you down a spiritual path, and moved
you to place great emphasis on inner calm and on close
connections with friends. You are capable of embracing,
integrating and accepting difficult experiences. Because of that
skill, you offer others the gift of empathy -- you know where
they are or have been.
Hera
If you possess many of Hera's qualities, you tend to find
fulfillment in relationships and look on marriage as a permanent
union. In marriage, you feel no sense of frustration or
resentment, because you are an equal partner with your spouse.
You are confident and have no trouble asserting your authority in
and out of relationships. You seek men who are self-confident and
successful, because you are comfortable with the concept that you
can be fulfilled through him (and him through you). As long as
your partner honors the marriage as much as you do and
appreciates you, you will be happy. If he doesn't, you must
concentrate on your own growth and discover an identity
independent of him.
Artemis
If you are ruled by Artemis, your independent spirit belongs to
no one but yourself. Your body is vibrant, your attitude robust
and your manner vigorous and alive. You are driven by physical
rather than mental energy. You feel complete without a man in
your life and would never compromise your essential nature for a
romantic partner. You are skilled at establishing personal
boundaries and enter into relationships on your own terms -- in
short, you can take care of yourself. This attitude may at times
put men off.
Athena
If you are ruled by Athena, you are bright-eyed, shrewd,
resourceful and inventive. With friends, you are the wise
counselor -- always ready with an empowering message. You believe
strongly that women can accomplish anything men can. No wonder
you put so much time into your career. Athena women tend to be
ruled by their head, not by their heart. You carefully guard your
intimate side, protecting your emotions and vulnerability. If you
want to awaken your unexpressed womanliness, you'll have to use
the same passion you apply to your intellectual achievements.
It's important that you work to integrate your strong masculine
side with your feminine side -- bringing together your strength
with your vulnerability, your creativity with caring, your
intelligence with imagination. Otherwise, you risk coming off as
unaffectionate and self-righteous. Take lessons from the
goddesses Hestia and Aphrodite to do this.
Hestia
If you embody the qualities of Hestia, you understand the value
of having your own sacred place, whether it's an actual room or
simply a time of day when you free your mind of busy thoughts and
experience peace of mind. There's no doubt this place is at home
-- where you feel the most joy. Home is your sanctuary. You are
at home with yourself wherever you are though, and no matter whom
you are with. You know that the meaning of your life springs from
your spiritual center. This brings you a great sense of security.
You do not crave attention or material possessions; you nurture
your friends and family with your unconditional love.
Aphrodite
Like all Greek gods and goddesses, Aphrodite's glorious light was
balanced by a dark side. She personified the night of love, as
well as the night of death. Aphrodite, which means "She of the
Heavens", represents the life force of the Universe. If you are
ruled mostly by Aphrodite, your femininity and passionate spirit
are the controlling forces in your life. You tend to be
charismatic and self-assured, comfortable with your body and
unrestrained sexually. Men are drawn to you like bees to flowers,
which satisfies your erotic nature. However, you tend not to form
permanent attachments with lovers because you value your sexual
freedom, which may leave you feeling lonely and even depleted
once a relationship ends. To find and form a more lasting
relationship, you need to add more of the goddess Hera to your
life
Demeter
If you fit the Demeter archetype, you are a nurturer and
caretaker. You have a generous heart and enjoy extending your
love to others. You are motivated by the most powerful of
instincts -- to give life -- and selflessly devote yourself to
the life you create. You feel compelled to care for all those
around you, even if they are not your own children. In short, you
feel the need to be all things to all people and, therefore, your
own needs sometimes go unmet. You must learn to say no, and apply
Artemis's sense of boundaries and Aphrodite's ability to put
herself first. That way, you can give to others from an
overflowing rather than a half-full cup.
May the Goddess within you shine eternally.
Copyright 2005 - Charlene Ryan
Charlene Ryan is an Intuitive Consultant, Author, and Radio Host.
She publishes the Higher Thought newsletter which contains a
short inspirational thought every weekday. To subscribe to the
Higher Thought, send a blank email to highert@charleneryan.com
with "subscribe" in the subject. You can also visit her website
at:
http://www.charleneryan.com
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