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When Mean Girls Lash Out
Lissa Rankin, May 9, 2011
Leading up to Mother’s Day, I thought about writing a post about the many blessings in my life, including my gorgeous 5-year-old daughter and my adoring, sexy hubby. After all, if you watch the Hallmark commercials, you’d believe that Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate, right?
But I did what I often do and decided to sit in meditation and let the Universe tell me what message would best serve the highest good of the Owning Pink community. And the day before Mother’s Day, I was led to write this tribute to childless Mommies, to honor all the women without children who give birth and mother in other ways. Then, on Mother’s Day, I wrote a love letter to every person for whom Mother’s Day is no cakewalk, particularly those whose mothers didn’t live up to the Hallmark fairytale.
And then on the day itself, I went up to Sonoma County to celebrate the day with my family. And when I got back to my computer that night, I was shocked to see that, in addition to many tender, touching, and heartfelt comments, one or more mean girls snuck in and decided to kick me in the gut.
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Don't Worry. Send Wishes.
Danielle LaPorte, February 12, 2011
Worry vs. Concern
Energetically, there is a critical difference.
worry: to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
concern: to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
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Book Tour Week 2 - Support & Sisters in NYC
Lissa Rankin, October 14, 2010
When I approached my book tour, I decided to focus on living in the moment. After all, how many people get to actually go on a 20 city book, traveling the country and meeting their readers? I wanted to really be present on this book tour, rather than freaking out about what might be ahead or reliving what might have already happened.
So when I finished my chat at Connecticut College in New London, I was shocked when Editor-in-Pink Lauren (who is also my roadie on this leg of the journey) said, “You can relax now. You don’t have to do any public speaking for the next week.” Say what? We were about to hop on a train to spend six days in New York City! What did she mean I didn’t have any public speaking? But apparently, she spoke the truth.
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How To Support Friends During Infertility
Suzanne Bouffard, September 8, 2010
For many women, the decision to tell people that they’re having trouble getting pregnant is a challenging and brave one. As I learned the hard way, the ensuing conversations are so often fraught with peril – pet theories, unsolicited advice, the disappointment of loved ones – that it often seems less painful to keep the feelings to ourselves or to our partners (who are also emotionally drained and often even more reluctant to share their feelings). But instead of isolation, there can be another option: support. From you. It sounds easy, right? So why does it backfire? And what can you do?
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Danielle LaPorte, September 4, 2010
I felt it shelter to speak to you.
- Emily Dickinson
We gather in a group to be witnessed, to be supported, and to be both equalized and elevated in our struggles, gifts and ambitions. Common ground is very fertile ground -- it is, what Emerson calls, “...the common heart of which all sincere conversation is worship.” Where two or more are joined with the same intention, grace intensifies and solutions multiply. Belongingness heals and nourishes with its affirmative recognition that we are not alone. Simultaneously, we are able to experience our unity and our uniqueness.
Who hears you? Whose greatness do you foster in return?
Maintaining Your Integrity In Business
Lissa Rankin, August 3, 2010
The Owning Pink team had a spirited discussion last week regarding how to be Pink in business, and it inspired me to write this post. But first, some back story.
When I started Owning Pink in April of 2009, it was just my humble little blog about getting my mojo back. I didn’t expect to get paid for it, I didn’t envision it turning into a business, and I had no expectation that it provide me with anything other than a way to express my authentic self and inspire others to do the same.
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Writing Our Way to Understanding
Christa Avampato, June 6, 2010
I’m humbled and flattered to be a part of the blo
gging team at Owning Pink. I found my way to Lissa, Joy, and the fabulous Pinkies via Twitter. Lissa started following me and I was intrigued by her company’s name. I tweeted with her for a bit and quickly realized how inspiring she is. I asked if I could interview her for my Examiner.com column on entrepreneurs. To my delight she agreed and we’ve been pink pals ever since.
12 Tips for Keeping Your Mojo While Pregnant & On Bedrest
Heather Sobieralski, May 11, 2010
I am not one to give advice, but on the topic of bedrest, I may be considered an "expert." Are you currently on bedrest or have a loved one who is? I may be able to offer some helpful tips so you don't loose your sanity!
My bed rest hell
I was on bed rest for eleven weeks... with not one pregnancy, but two. At 25 weeks with each pregnancy I felt like a bowling ball was between my legs and was placed on strict bed rest for the duration of my term; to minimize further dilation. I remained on strict bed rest with both pregnancies until I delived at 36 weeks with each child. Hey, at least I was consistent!
Owning Commerce: Let's Change the World, Shall We?
Dana Theus, March 13, 2010
Hi, Pinkies! Dana here. Owning Pink has become a force in the world. Can you feel it? Not only can we feel it, we can measure it and we've been growing at over 400% a quarter since Lissa started her blog almost a year ago.
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