Wisdom Writing for Women

The challenge of life, I have found, is to build a resume that doesn’t simply tell a story about what you want to be, but it’s a story about who you want to be. Oprah Winfrey The entry below was one my first entries in the Woman’s Wisdom Book I’m creating for my daughters. I

Pep Talk The thought of creating a “book” can feel intimidating! I know this all too well. Therefore, to inspire confidence as you tackle the creation of your woman’s wisdom book, here’s a little (big) pep talk! Very Important Point #1 Begin with the “My Wisdom, My Way” mindset. Think of wisdom writing as simply

Why is your woman’s wisdom such a big deal? Because you are a big deal. You are amazing and your life has infinite meaning. Because for so long women were told they weren’t valuable and that their wisdom was insignificant. Because your wisdom is powerful and it will guide & inspire & comfort your descendants.

Throughout history, women have held a wealth of wisdom that has shaped families, communities, and societies. Their unique perspectives, resilience, and empathy have guided generations through both triumphs and challenges. As we strive for progress and equality, it is essential to recognize and celebrate the enduring wisdom passed down by women. In this article, we

Dear Daughters, Life can be extremely stressful. Sometimes you might feel like you can’t remember NOT being stressed. When exhausted, pissed-off, anxious, and binge-eating is your everyday normal. When you can’t recall the last time you laughed your butt off because you’ve lost your sense of humor. When your go-to stress relievers (wine, ice cream,

Dear Daughters, A couple months ago, I binged season 1 and 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton Series while I was bedbound with COVID. Armed with a full box of tissues and cough drops, reeking of Vapor Rub (so I was told), I prepared to immerse myself in a Regency Era soap opera of husband hunting, fabulous

Dear Daughters, You all know how much I love, love, LOVE to walk. I dare say I adore walking as much as Elizabeth Bennett. But maybe what you don’t know is that as a young, angst-filled adult, walking was a form of self punishment. Back then I did not walk with joy and wonder. I

Learn how to start creating your own woman’s wisdom book here.

Excellent question. You’ll collect your woman’s wisdom in the same way you collect seashells. Step 1: Venture to the beach, bucket in hand. Step 2: Stroll along the water’s edge and begin your search. Many shells will be sitting on top of the sand. Some will be partially buried. A few will tumble-up with the

Dear Daughters, One of my favorite memories of elementary school is…yep, you guessed it…the library. Right now, I can close my eyes and recall every section, every shelf, my secluded reading corner, the musty-smelling card catalog, and the long table where I would research multiple sources and write my one or two page book reports.