Do you struggle with . . . Perfectionism or Lack of Motivation? by Alyce Barry

I think of perfectionism and lack of motivation as opposite extremes. They exist at opposite ends of a spectrum that has at its center our natural, healthy motivation.

Perfectionism is a kind of super-heated motivation that drives us relentlessly. "I can" becomes "I must" in service of an idealized goal. Perfection is the ultimate in idealized goals since it's actually impossible to achieve!

Lack of motivation, also called apathy or burnout, goes far beyond "I can't" to "why try?"    click here to read full article

Ask Crone OTD: by Judith Pauly

Dear Crone OTD (older than dirt),

I am wondering what kind of underwear is appropriate for staffing the WW weekend. I am very excited about this opportunity to give back and want to be within dress code guidelines.

from Wondering   

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Two Women: Cynthia Luna and Barb Rath 2004 - 2007

Cynthia Luna, summer, 2004, wrote: "Last weekend I had the fortune to attend the MKP/WWI summer conference in Chicago. And I learned a lot about myself, about others and about our community. I was involved in several disucssions about gender, race, classism, elitism and multiculturalism.  And in all of them was a common factor: lack of awareness!

I have sat in circles where I have been the only Mexican, the only Spanish speaker, the youngest,
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Barb Rath, summer, 2004, wrote: "I too am 'media' colombiana though I pass! I was not raised to know my heritage and I didn't receive much vicariously since I look like a white girl. I went to private school and there were no others like me there.

I watched white middle class men struggle with the concepts tht we teach adn walk away with an AHA! Thanks in part to you, Cynthia. The energy in the room was intense and powerful.   click here to read full article

Bridges and Boundaries: An Experiential Workshop on Racism and Diversity by Leslie Recht

In July, the Multicultural Committee in Chicago is sponsoring Bridges and Boundaries, a workshop lead by men and women, at the Kuempel Center in Chicago.

I have heard that this workshop is quite intense, and will change the way that I view racial and diversity issues. I am eager to participate in this workshop because I want to challenge myself to go deeper and uncover my emotions about racism and diversity, with men and women.   click here to read full article

Find Your E-Circle

Contact Melissa Mondschain, E-Circle Coordinator for Women in Circle, at 847.520.7223 or  ecircle@womenincircle.org if you’re looking for an Empowerment-Circle in the Chicago or Wisconsin areas.

In Next Month's Issue . . . To Be Announced . . .

The heartbeat welcomes your articles, artwork, poetry, announcements, etc. You are invited to submit your work. Submission deadline for the August heartbeat newsletter is July 25, 2007.  Click here for submission guidelines

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