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The Queen of My Self: Stepping Into Sovereignty in Midlife
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Product Description
From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing and working today, a landmark book that celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman’s life—the Queen!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #588068 in Books
- Published on: 2004-11-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Finally, an archetype of midlife power and maturity that I can relate to — the Queen!" -- Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause
"For those intrepid ones among us who intend to take ownership of our lives, this book is our revolutionary manifesto." -- Vicki Noble, co-creator of Motherpeace Tarot and author of Shakti Woman and The Double Goddess
"Insightful, funny, a treasure, from one of the best 'goddess gals' around." -- Olympia Dukakis
About the Author
Donna Henes is an internationally recognized urban shaman, writer and artist whose joyful celebrations of celestial events have introduced ancient traditional rituals and contemporary ceremonies to millions of people in more than one hundred cities for thirty years. She is also the author of The Moon Watcher’s Companion, Celestially Auspicious Occasions™: Seasons, Cycles, and Celebrations, and Dressing Our Wounds In Warm Clothes, as well as the CD, Reverence To Her: Mythology, the Matriarchy, & Me. In addition to teaching and lecturing worldwide, Mama Donna, as she is affectionately called, publishes an acclaimed quarterly journal, Always In Season: Living in Sync with the Cycles, and maintains a ceremonial center, spirit shop, ritual practice and consultancy where she works with individuals, groups, institutions, municipalities and corporations to create meaningful ceremonies for every imaginable occasion.
Customer Reviews
Take the crown - you deserve it!
Maiden. Mother. Crone.
For centuries, women fell into three, well-defined categories, following the hormonal curve from first menses through menopause and straight on 'til death.
Times have changed, and our need to redefine womanhood seems to be following. No longer do post-menopausal women instantly enter 'cronehood' with its stooped and wizened imagery.
In fact, enlightened and powerful women in mid-years often begin new lives with a sense of freedom, following changes in family and lifestyle.
They become, author Donna Henes says, The Queen of My Self.
Subtitled Stepping into Sovereignty of Midlife, this 2005 release begins by delicately weaving a convincing fabric of wisdom and logic, describing the ancient archetypes and why they no longer apply. Everything here we already know to be true, whether we are Queens or members of her court.
A noted urban shaman and ceremonialist, Henes presents evidence showing the sacred nature of the number four, and how it relates to aspects of Queen: Consolation - caring for yourself, Contemplation - noting the process, Seclusion - being alone with your feelings and Creation - harnessing the power inside.
Embedded in the advice about each stage is the central message of Henes' work: That women must honor this sacred time of our lives in a way women before us could not.
The Queen of My Self is an entertaining and inspirational read, thanks to Henes' engaging voice and soft humor. And most women approaching their mid-life years should find themselves in its pages.
You may already be implementing Henes' suggestions and ideas, without having a hook to hang them on. You may be unaware, locked into traditional archetypes and afraid of what you imagine your future will be.
The Queen of My Self will touch you, either way.
Urge to purge
Are you around 50 or so and feeling the urge to purge? Do you have a burning desire to make changes in your life--becoming more creative while you focus on yourself for a change? Donna Henes's book "The Queen of Myself" blows the triple goddess out of the water and creates a new paradigm of selfhood. Like the four seasons and the four phases of the moon, Donna introduces the four stages of womanhood--Maiden, Mother, Queen and Crone. "The Queen of Myself" incorporates the personal with the mythological to create a new concept for women and aid women in midlife. Pick up the book and explore what it means to be "Queen".
A Must-read Guide to Midlife
This book made me excited about turning 50! Great inspirational advice, interesting historical perspective, and a lot of practical suggestions for stepping into your full power in the prime of your life. Henes writes in a down-to-earth voice, with a sense of humor. Nothing stuffy or "head in the clouds" about this book. If you take it to heart, and do some of the activities on the "Queen Pages", you will feel like you are well on your way to becoming your best self!
