Tag Archives: patriarchy

The Women’s Marches: Witness the Power of Yin

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Vicki Matthews

I’ve been a student of Chinese philosophy for decades and as anyone who has read this blog knows, I really resonate with the balancing energies of yin and yang. They are two sides of the same coin, two equal but … Continue reading →

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We Need the Yang of Yin

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

In the vernacular of doing versus being, the masculine principle is wired for doing and the feminine principle is wired for being. My usual litany in this blog is that our patriarchal culture needs more of the feminine principle: more … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Love and Compassion

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

One can always count on the Dalai Lama to say things like they are. And although he doesn’t specifically emphasize it, he’s great at highlighting cultural imbalances between the masculine and feminine principles. Today, it’s how each principle approaches love … 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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Wake Up People: We Are One!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

“I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one race – the human race – and we are all members of it.” – Margaret Atwood This is an important quote from Margaret Atwood. It’s timely, too, … Continue reading →

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Happy International Woman’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” – Brigham Young One reason our world is so out of balance these days is because the values, ideas, and wisdom that woman bring … Continue reading →

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Dreaming with John L.

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Vicki Matthews

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you will join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon  Almost everyone is familiar with the iconic song, Imagine, by John … 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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