Table Of ContentWhat People Are Saying About
Conscious Women – Conscious Lives
“Conscious Women – Conscious Lives is a handbook for any of us
facing fear, loss and disease in our lives. These brave women have
shared their stories in a way that gives the rest of us a roadmap to
find our own sources of inner strength and guidance. During very
frightening experiences and illness, it is hard to find comforting
and healing strategies, and I recommend this book to help us
effectively help ourselves and others.”
~ Marilyn Lake-Lee, Designer
“The power to heal is within us and it starts with unconditional
love. Conscious Women – Conscious Lives gets to the heart of
healing and celebrates the joy of the pain and passion of living.”
~ Lorraine Seeley Buell, Author of SHIPMATES
“A story can have a powerful influence on helping one find their
path to success. Conscious Women – Conscious Lives is a collec-
tion of stories by women who have shared their journeys of
healing some of life's greatest ills. These stories provide us with
the hope and inspiration to persevere and triumph.”
~ Lisa Fraser Author Parenting Letters
“In my work as a body-centered psychotherapist, I’ve seen the
value that writing can have to heal ourselves and another person.
When we write about our life experiences and our triumph over
pain and adversity, we demonstrate to others that we as human
beings have incredible fortitude. That is the purpose of
Conscious Women – Conscious Lives.”
~ Patti Allen, Body-centered psychotherapist
“In my work with past lives as a therapist, I have seen that when
individuals remember their true nature as soul, they can surpass
any hardship and overcome any trial. These stories make a major
contribution to the work any healer does by proving that we
survive beyond death and that we can survive spiritually even
when everything else in our lives seemingly falls apart.”
~ Charles Richards, Ph.D.
Author of Karmic Relationships
“Miracles can happen. Conscious Women – Conscious Lives
reveals this through the revelations of women who have dared to
share their journeys of healing some of life’s greatest ills. My own
life has been changed through both sharing my stories and read-
ing about others journeys.”
~ Heidi Skari
Author, Red Willow’s Quest
Conscious Women
Conscious Lives
Conscious Women
Conscious Lives
Compiled
by
Darlene Montgomery
From the New Social Issues Series:
White Knight’s Remarkable Women
White Knight Publications
Toronto, Canada
Copyright © 2004 by Darlene Montgomery
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any
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Published in 2004 by White Knight Publications,
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Acknowledgements ....................................................................ix
Foreword .....................................................................................xi
Dedication .................................................................................ix
Acknowledgements ....................................................................x
Introduction ..............................................................................xi
Healing Journeys
Learning to Receive • Linda Anderson....................................14
Holding Hands with • Linda Anderson ...................................18
My Favorite Year • Erin Davis .................................................20
Cleansing by Fire • Marina Quattrocchi .................................25
Finding My Own Medicine • Kahlee Keane ...........................33
My Circle of Friends • Arlene Forbes.......................................36
No Gift too Small • Yolande Savoie .........................................40
On Living Your Dreams
The Man of My Dreams • Barbara O’Connell .......................44
The Making of a Miracle • Anne Archer Butcher....................49
Finding My Wings • Sue Augustine ........................................55
One Small Voice Sheila • Kindellan-Sheehan ........................ 59
Honoring My Dreams • Brenda Chisholm .............................63
God’s Arm • Darlene Montgomery...........................................69
On Losing a Loved One
Love Never Dies • Frances Blackwell.......................................72
My Mothers Last Gift • Joan Borysenko..................................78
To See My Skye Again • Patricia Orwin..................................83
He Sendeth Sun, He Sendeth Shower
• Sarah Flower Adams ........................................................86
The Spirit of a Child • Denise Davy .......................................88
Bathroom Humor • Heather Thompson ..................................97
Gifts from a Dying Sister • Medea Bavarella Chechik..........101
Do Not Stand at My Grave • Mary Elizabeth Frye ..............105
Ryan’s Hope • Nancy Lee Doidge ..........................................106
If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking
• Emily Dickinson .............................................................112
To Say Goodbye • Barbara Allport ........................................113
On Mothers and Daughters
An Everlasting Farewell • Marion Woodman .......................117
My Mother – A Mystery • Sheila Kindellan-Sheehan...........122
Acts of Kindness • Rainer Maria Rilke..................................126
It’s A Piece Of Cake • Janet Matthews..................................127
A Love Everlasting • Suzanne Lawlor ..................................132
Do it Anyway • Mother Theresa.............................................135
A Glimpse of My Mother’s Soul
• Carol Matthews O’Connor ............................................136
Tabitha’s Song of Love • Nancy Lacasse...............................137
On Healing the Past
If I Could • Sybil Barbour ......................................................142
Healing Blade • Darlene Montgomery ...................................146
Once Upon a Birthday • Debbie McMechan.........................150
Becoming Conscious • Daryl Wood-Clarke...........................154
New Beginnings
Another Chance at Life • Elizabeth Rice..............................160
Jump of Faith • Carol Le Neveu ............................................164
Winds of Change • Lori D’Ascenzo ......................................168
What’s In A Name? • Lotus Lin............................................171
On Finding Courage
Flying on My Own • Stella Shepard......................................175
The Jewel of God • Dr. Karen Jensen ....................................180
About the Author....................................................................187
By Darlene Montgomery ........................................................188
A Message from the Publisher................................................189
Contributors............................................................................190
Permissions ..............................................................................207
