[Women] Thriving theme for Oct.

Sat Aug 17 13:07:00 CDT 2019

Thanks, Chris, for following up on that.  Annie

On 8/17/2019 11:36 AM, Chris Hoke wrote:
> This is great!
> I also wanted to mention to the group, I got in touch with Rachel, a 
> woman (along with her husband ) has a business in Parkersburg that 
> teaches self defense classes, conceal carry, hand gun & rifle. I 
> explain we were thinking of having at our church something in Oct 
> around self defense. Either having businesses set up tables to let 
> women ( and men ) know about self defense, or maybe have workshops at 
> the church. I told her, we were in the beginning stages of planning. I 
> plan to go to her store to get more information. She is interested and 
> would be flexible to our needs.
>
> I will have more info after I visit with her.
>
> In the past, I have had two conceal carry  classes taught by men, 
> macho men - yuck! I doubt we would want her to focus on this, but 
> perhaps some women in the church or community may be interested in 
> this type of self defense.
>
> Chris
>
>> On Aug 17, 2019, at 9:23 AM, Annie Warmke via Women <women at fuusm.org 
>> <mailto:women at fuusm.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Here's a brief outline of what what we discussed at dinner last Wed.  
>> My brain was completely shut down so I wrongly stated the theme was 
>> healing, but instead it is "thriving".  I put this talk together 
>> because I wanted to be able to say positive things about how to move 
>> forward as people, not just women.   I think we could use this like a 
>> reading, with each topic including a very short story read by 
>> different women.   It's meant as a guide - perhaps there are more 
>> topics that need to be added.  I wanted to make it manageable as a 30 
>> minute talk with examples.
>>
>> The goal, as we discussed is to use this in Oct. for National 
>> Domestic Violence Month.  If so, I only have Oct. 13th available.  I 
>> think Jane mentioned that we would need a brief dress rehearsal, but 
>> we could also have a conference call to shape each short story.  Just 
>> some thoughts to add to the discussion.
>>
>>
>> 12 Steps to Thriving by Annie Warmke
>>
>> During the coffee time a thriving banner will be created by people 
>> attending with a long sheet of packaging paper hanging up and markers 
>> so that it can be shared to create affirmations for flourishing, 
>> healing and success at thriving.
>>
>> 1: Face Your Fears: Culture promotes fear as control. Take that first 
>> step. It isn't the Grand Canyon.
>>
>> 2: Accept that your culture's version of being a man or a woman is a 
>> lie – tightly held cultural norms about who women and men can be.
>>
>> 3: Learn to love me - Maybe the hardest – change self-talk. We talk 
>> to ourselves at 15,000 words a minute so that meant I had to change 
>> my self-talk.
>>
>>
>> 4. Develop a simple practice of meditation - take time for your needs 
>> and lower stress levels.
>>
>> 5: Expand my experiences – by investing in others – take a course, 
>> help out at something you want to learn
>>
>> 6: Meet others 50% of the way – invest in others but wisely – 
>> friendships/mentoring/peers
>>
>> 7: Learn to ask for what I need – sometimes I need to know what 
>> others think. It's what helps me to be successful in my work. I also 
>> need to feel nourished. There's nothing wrong with asking if you did 
>> a good job, or what people think of your work, or decisions or goals. 
>> It's all in how you ask, and who you ask.
>>
>> 8: Have a plan for my life – don't be Christopher Columbus
>>
>> 9: Love doesn't conquer all – I can love someone or something but not 
>> subject myself. Don't dirty fight – own my thoughts and feelings, use 
>> more emotions then anger/sadness, say things in a way that the other 
>> person can listen to me
>>
>> 10: Speak the truth – others speak of their bigotry, racism, hate – 
>> don't let it in. Decide ahead of time what to say.
>>
>> 11: Expect the males in your life to speak up to other men against 
>> sexism and racism.
>>
>> 12: Boldly walk only on my path – I can't give away something I don't 
>> have, boldness, confidence, etc. and I can't help by always taking on 
>> the role of the rescuer. Thriving takes lots of work and constant vigil.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Annie Warmke
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>> Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
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Annie Warmke
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Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
www.bluerockstation.com
(740) 674-4300 or (740) 252-6295 Mobile

Radio: When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
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Naturally Healthy Goats (BRS Media)

Podcasts: bluerockstation.com
When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
Arriving at Blue Rock Station


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