323 Affirmations That Change
Everyday Problems into Moments of Potential
The Women's Book of
Empowerment
by Charlene M. Proctor, PhD
The Women's Book of
Empowerment is a book of affirmations for problems and challenges that
women, in particular, face. Within its pages, affirmations are given for
balance between work and family; to help the reader become stronger in the
face of adversity; and even a whole section on corporate stress in the
9-to-5 world.
Despite the fact that the
publisher is called The Goddess Network Press, Proctor refers to the spark
of the divine as the "God-self." The author also points out that men can
use this book as well. Throughout, Proctor offers wisdom -- assuring the
reader that she's gone through every situation in this book, which is a
considerable amount of experience! She also serves as a cheerleader:
"You are brave for being on this planet during such difficult times.
Remember, your soul chose to be here to test your human capabilities to
make change in the most arduous circumstances."
The author states that "some of
my ideas will give you a chuckle," and that is indeed what happened when I
saw the affirmation for "Haunted Hotel Rooms" under the "Vacation"
section. Yes, as we all know, vacations can sometimes be more stressful
than we can count on, but a haunted hotel room? I happen to know a
few folks (myself included), that would pay good money for that
experience! And I must say it never occurred to me to do an affirmation
for when a household appliance breaks down.
Having said that, Proctor writes
in a refreshing style and addresses a whole gamut of life circumstance
with aplomb and moxie. The situations, just as in life, may be as
relatively inconsequential as "Entertaining" to as serious as "A Death in
the Family." There is even an affirmation for a bad hair day! All of
these are meant to change thinking from the negative to the proactive,
with the result of changing your view on life. Some situations are
unavoidable, but Proctor teaches us that our reactions can be within our
control, and challenges can be seen as an opportunity for personal and
spiritual growth.
The Women's Book of
Empowerment:
323 Affirmations That Change Everyday Problems
into Moments of Potential
by Charlene M. Proctor, PhD
The Goddess Network Press, 2005
389 pp., $16.95
Review by Diane Saarinen
