Tag Archives: equality

Equality, Balance, and Fear

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Vicki Matthews

A culture where status, rights, and opportunity aren’t granted equally to all citizens cannot say that it values equality. In the absence of equality, selective supremacy exists granting some citizens more privileged than others. Supremacy and privilege are hallmarks of cultures … Continue reading →

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Balance Needed: Now More Than Ever

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Vicki Matthews

Hi Everyone! I’m back from the break I took to finish my Five Elements book, The Five Faces of Relationships. Check out my ASK VICKI blog for thoughts on that topic. But now, on to the important business of Reclaiming Balance! It’s such … Continue reading →

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Two Sides of Love

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

The actions of the feminine and masculine principles both manifest love. The masculine principle will protect and defend in the name of love. The feminine principle will nurture and connect in the name of love. Together they weave the whole … Continue reading →

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Love: Touching Eternity

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

“Love is the beauty of the soul.” – St. Augustine I believe we all have a soul. I also believe that our soul transcends time and space, so can be considered eternal. And finally, I believe that St. Augustine spoke … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

And may we take the giant steps toward reclaiming balance that our world so desperately needs! Thank you for stopping by. If you like what you read here, please consider following my Reclaiming Balance blog by clicking the + follow … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be. With Love filling our hearts, connected all are we. May we walk with each other … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare Nails It!

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. – Shakespeare  I love the idea of the whole world being related, being kin. I guess that’s because I do think we’re all related. Not genetically, although scientists have gotten pretty … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Shapes Our World

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. – Cicero Thanksgiving always reminds me of the proverbial question regarding the glass being half full or half empty. I think the person that … Continue reading →

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Fear: The Great Paralyzer

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. – Paulo Coelho It’s all about the fear. Fear impedes, separates, and will always make any situation worse. The fear of failure can birth failure. The … Continue reading →

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A Duty to Love?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

“I know of only one duty, and that is to love.” – Albert Camus What an interesting concept: A duty to love. Leave it Camus to position it that way. But it speaks volumes about the importance of love, even … Continue reading →

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