Asha Hawkesworth

Understanding Midlife Male-Female Relationships

I decided to write this because I know a number of men my age who are genuinely puzzled at the decline of sexual intimacy in their marriages. These are good men and good husbands who sincerely love their wives, but...

Intersections

"Why can't we all just get along?" —Rodney KingAlthough this quote has been bandied about so much that it has largely lost its meaning, it's a valid question. What on earth is...

"Haters"

It's only been the last few years that I became aware of the term "haters." Apparently, it's common in the black community (maybe others), and its application is fairly obvious: it refers to...

The illusion of rationality

Many modern cultures, particularly in the west, believe that we are capable of rational, reasonable thought. We believe that logic is a road with a certain endpoint, with no other possible conclusions. We believe that absolute answers can be found...

Moving toward heart-centered political discourse

Everyone decries how polarized we have become, how uncivil our discourse is, and how little the American government can manage to accomplish in the face of serious challenges that affect not only Americans, but the world at large. And yet...

Helping the Earth heal from the Gulf oil spill

Our thoughts and feelings are how we create! I wrote this meditation to help the Earth to heal from the Gulf Oil Spill. Namaste! Meditation Put yourself in a quiet state and breathe deeply, inhaling through the nose, and...

Are you a Long-suffering Victim or a Powerful Creator?

Do you want to be happy? Do you want to feel at peace? Are you tired of struggling? Do you believe that the perfect set of circumstances must appear before any of this is possible? Maybe you're waiting for...

Are you ready for what peace looks like?

Many people say they want peace: peace among nations, peace among tribes or ethnic groups, peace among religions, even peace within their own family. "Peace on Earth, good will toward men," as those who observe Christmas sing...

Lighting everyone else's candle

The world is full of Lightworkers who hear the call to shine the light in dark places, to heal what can be healed, and to witness the "story" that we all co-create together every day. A Lightworker...

Are convictions courageous?

We all know the saying that people should "have the courage of their convictions," but what does this really mean? According to the dictionary, it means, "to have enough courage and determination to carry out one's...

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