Vicki Matthews
This blog, Reclaiming Balance, is the passion of Vicki Matthews, a physician, author, and teacher in Chicago. Click on the photo to learn more about Vicki.
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The Necessity of Love and Compassion
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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Tagged compassion, Dalai Lama, feminine principle, love, masculine principle, patriarchy
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Two Sides of Love
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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Tagged bridge, connect, defend, equality, feminine principle, love, masculine principle, patriarchy, protect, reclaiming balance, Rumi
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Wake Up People: We Are One!
“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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Tagged absence of war, balance, compassion, con, connectedness, environmental sustainability, feminine principle, harmony, Margaret Atwood, masculine principle, oneness, patriarchy, peace, reclaiming balance
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Happy International Woman’s Day!
“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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Tagged absence of war, common cause, compassion, connection, count, country, culture, environmental sustainability, feminine principle, greater good, harmony, Imagine, International Woman's Day, masculine principle, patriarchy, peace, reclaiming balance, rights, women’s education
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Dreaming with John L.
“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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