Diamonds, Pearls & Stones

by Warren Holden, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780757301551
• ISBN10: 075730155X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Hci

Summary

Think of this as a portabe support group for young women. The authors interviewed young women about their biggest life challenges. In response, they compiled this beautifully designed book offering eclectic wisdom from older women to their younger counterparts on a variety of life issues.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xii
Introduction	xiv
1. Accepting Yourself
Creating Your Own Reality	2	(2)
Being Who You Are	4	(2)
Comparing Yourself to Others	6	(2)
Living from the Inside Out	8	(2)
Dealing with Inadequacy	10	(2)
Life Cycles	12	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What is the greatest gift you bring to the world?	14	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Accepting Yourself	17	(2)
Turning Your Own Stones	19	(3)
2. Living in Your Body
Feeling Vital and Alive	22	(2)
Listening to Your Body	24	(3)
The Mind/Body/Spirit Connection	27	(2)
Caring for the Temple	29	(2)
Sexuality & Sensuality	31	(3)
Advertising & the Media	34	(2)
Addictions	36	(2)
What Are You Hungry For?	38	(2)
Menstruation & Cycles	40	(2)
Breasts	42	(2)
Aging	44	(2)
Cultural Perspective	46	(2)
True Beauty	48	(2)
The Diamond Mine: How do you get grounded?	50	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Living in Your Body	53	(4)
Turning Your Own Stones	57	(3)
3. Owning Your Emotions
Unveiling Emotions & Feelings	60	(2)
Fear	62	(3)
Loneliness	65	(2)
Grief	67	(2)
Jealousy & Envy	69	(2)
Anger	71	(2)
Shame	73	(2)
Depression	75	(2)
Love	77	(2)
Dealing with Death & Loss	79	(2)
Trusting Your Feelings	81	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What would you do if you had only one day to live?	83	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Owning Your Emotions	86	(5)
Turning Your Own Stones	91	(3)
4. Getting Real About Relationships
The Most Important Relationship	94	(2)
Relationships as Mirrors	96	(2)
Being Honest	98	(2)
Female Friendships	100	(3)
Female/Male Polarity	103	(2)
Intimacy	105	(2)
Commitment	107	(2)
Changing Others	109	(3)
Is Love Enough?	112	(2)
Marriage & Expectations	114	(2)
Having Kids	116	(4)
Knowing When to Leave	120	(3)
The Diamond Mine & Stepping-Stones: What's the most important thing you've learned about relationships?	123	(4)
Turning Your Own Stones	127	(3)
5. Making Choices
Making the Right Choice	130	(2)
Peer Pressure	132	(3)
Making Mistakes	135	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What would you have done differently in your life?	137	(4)
Stepping-Stones for Making Choices	141	(3)
Turning Your Own Stones	144	(2)
6. Creating Your Destiny
The Creative Force	146	(2)
Finding Your Passion	148	(3)
Actualizing Your Gifts	151	(2)
Perspectives on Education	153	(2)
Doing Business Differently	155	(3)
Money & Prosperity	158	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What are you grateful for that you did when you were younger?	160	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Creating Your Destiny	163	(4)
Turning Your Own Stones	167	(3)
7. Finding Your Tribe
Women's Groups	170	(3)
Spiritual Families	173	(2)
Mentors	175	(3)
You Belong	178	(3)
The Diamond Mine: What has been your experience with women's groups?	181	(4)
Stepping-Stones for Creating a Women's Circle	185	(3)
Turning Your Own Stones	188	(2)
8. Honoring Yourself
Speaking Your Truth	190	(2)
Listening to Your Inner Voice	192	(3)
Setting Boundaries	195	(2)
Breaking Boundaries	197	(2)
Living for Others	199	(2)
Creating Balance	201	(3)
Having Fun	204	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What is femininity?	206	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Honoring Yourself	209	(4)
Turning Your Own Stones	213	(3)
9. Accessing Authentic Female Power
Intuition	216	(2)
Open Heart	218	(2)
Spirituality & Enlightenment	220	(2)
Gratitude	222	(2)
Compassion	224	(2)
Accountability	226	(2)
Honesty	228	(3)
Forgiveness	231	(2)
Surrender & Trust	233	(2)
Service	235	(2)
Leadership & Power	237	(2)
Intention	239	(2)
Commitment	241	(2)
Living in the Present	243	(3)
Embracing Life	246	(2)
The Diamond Mine: What do you love about being a woman?	248	(3)
Stepping-Stones for Accessing Authentic Female Power	251	(2)
Turning Your Own Stones	253	(3)
10. The Overflowing Jewel Box
Is there anything more you'd like to offer young women?	256	(3)
Turning Your Own Stones	259	(2)
About the Authors & Artist	261