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The Invitation
Yesterday my dear friend Joan Krenning read this poem to me. It was something that had touched her years ago, and was exactly what I needed in dealing with a day and week of challenges and life lessons. But they pale, in fact, they’re non-existent when I look at the love that envelopes me on [...]
7 Sources of Fear Which Constrain Empowerment — Part Two
In this second of two-parts, we explore four of seven ingredients which constrain empowerment. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Read Part I. Physical requirements. Am I strong enough to handle it? Am I capable of [...]
7 Sources of Fear Which Constrain Empowerment – Part One
In this first of two-parts, we explore four of seven sources of fear which constrain empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. In spite of the call to our wild nature, we resist going with it. [...]
7 Ways to Cultivate Empowerment — Part Two
In this second of two-parts, we explore three of seven ingredients which cultivate empowerment. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Read Part I. Independence. Riding a motorcycle is a solitary pursuit. When we’re riding, it’s us [...]
7 Ways to Cultivate Empowerment — Part One
In this first of two-parts, we explore four of seven ways to ultivate empowerment. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Infinite personal power resides within each of us. The Oxford Dictionary states “empowerment makes someone “stronger [...]
Women and Motorcycles: Tanya Speaks
Women Riders Speak is an interview series with female motorcyclists. Through their stories, they illustrate the transformative role motorcycling has played in their life. “When I ride, I don’t dissect my past or try to control my future. I just have my breath, my bike and my God.” Read Tanya’s moving story. What prompted you [...]
