Stepping into Sovereignty in Midlife
May 12th, 2008 | By Rebbekah | Category: Shows
Donna Henes, the award-winning author of THE QUEEN OF MY SELF: STEPPING INTO SOVEREIGNTY IN MIDLIFE
From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing and working today, a landmark work that celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman’s life — the Queen!The Queen of My Self Donna Henes proposes a completely original paradigm— that of the midlife Queen, a woman in her prime who has achieved wisdom, mastery, and self-esteem— that reflects more accurately the realities and needs of women today. Henes draws on history, mythology, and literature, her own life experience, as well as stories from women in many different societies, situations and stations to provide upbeat, practical, and ceremonial inspiration for all women who want to enjoy the fruits of an influential, passionate, and powerful maturity.
Millions of women are now entering or in the midst of midlife. With unprecedented freedom, education, longevity, and wealth, they hold positions of unheard of responsibility and stature. No longer Maidens, nor Mothers, and not yet old Crones, the question arises: Where do these dynamic, accomplished middle-aged women fit into the traditional description of the three stages of womanhood?
Donna Henes has become known as the “Midlife Midwife™”, helping women transition into their mature power and fulfill their best potential at this stage of their lives. As the influential “60s generation” reaches their 60s, we are poised to welcome a new era of freedom, profound thought, innovation, and bravery which will have far-reaching effects in the world.
Personal, anecdotal, funny, and wise, THE QUEEN OF MY SELF has received praise from Dr. Christiane Northrup, Olympia Dukakis, Victoria Moran, Jennifer Louden, and Susun Weed, among others. And the response from women across the country has been overwhelming. The book is now in its second printing.
Donna writes a weekly column for UPI Religion & Spirituality Forum. The author of The Moon Watcher’s Companion and Celestially Auspicious Occasions, she maintains a full schedule of workshops, lectures, readings, and retreats, as well as an e-mail newsletter, The Queen’s Chronicles, and has for the past four years been “Visionary in Residence” at the Omega Institute.
You can find out more about Donna Henes at her website, www.thequeenofmyself.com.
