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STEPPING INTO 2010

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I have been on a spiritual trek since I was a young girl.  Like most women I know, I have experienced some bumps and bruises along the way, often resulting in more questions than answers.  Believing that our spiritual journey is every bit as vital as our physical and mental well-being, I invite you to join a conversation this year as we focus on recovering and rediscovering our spirituality as women.  Each month we will spotlight an area of exploration such as simplicity, forgiveness, and creativity, etc.  I anticipate a wealth of shared wisdom, an atmosphere that will foster growth and healing for all of us. Your insights and experiences are valued here at Pomegranate Place.  I hope you will join us!

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Women Who Inspire
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Each room at Pomegranate Place has been named after a woman we admire.  This month we highlight Julian of Norwich, the great English mystic.  She is best known for her work, Sixteen Revelations of Divine Love, believed to be the first book written by a woman in the English language.  Julian's theology of God's love as joy and compassion stood in stark contrast to the typical emphasis in the 1300's on law and duty.  Her most famous saying is "all shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."

Building Bridges of Friendship
Sarah Nepal We traveled over 12 hours to share several cups of tea, dinner, and a quick breakfast at Lima, Malika, and Sarah's home before leaving just 12 hours later for our next chapter's journey to India.  I was introduced to these amazing people nearly five years ago and, through hundreds of e-mails and letters, they have become treasured friends.  We all agreed that we had to finally meet, if only for the few hours my journey would permit.

During our time together, I was able to catch a glimpse of the innumerable ways in which they live life with great love, joy, and compassion.  With infinite love, they rock, feed, talk, and sing to their little Sarah, who is unable to walk or talk.  She was born with a condition called hydrocephalus that does not allow fluid to drain properly from her brain.  With great joy, they work to cultivate the women's greeting card collective they began five years ago in order to provide employment and financial stability for the most marginalized in their community.  With great compassion, they support these women's children by helping to pay for their school fees, uniforms, and books, and inviting the kids into their home for tutoring after school. I continue to be inspired by their vision and commitment to be and do what they can in their community with such grace, hope, and joy.
If you are interested in purchasing Lima & Malika's vegetable-dyed and beautifully-designed greeting cards or to learn more about my vision for Seeds of Exchange and my journey to Nepal and India in November, 2009, e-mail me, Sarah Davison-Tracy, at 
[
sarah@seedsofexchange.org ] or visit:
[
www.seedsofexchange.org ]
Oasis Evenings
Pomegranate Place opens its doors to all women on Monday and Thursday evenings in January, 6-9:00 pm. Simply relax in our peaceful space or connect with others by the fire. Warm beverages provided.
Exciting New Classes
Art Journaling, Beyond Resolutions, 100 Tiny Pieces of Art . . . These are just a sampling of our offerings, with many more to come.  Check them out and sign up online at
[ www.pomegranateplace.org ]

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In This Issue
Women Who Inspire
Building Bridges of Friendship
Oasis Evenings
Exciting New Classes
Consider Volunteering!
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Consider Volunteering!
Can you Help Pomegranate Place Empower Women?

We could use assistance with:
  - Computer/Technical Support
  - Communications
  - Fundraising
  - Grant Writing
  - Special Events
  - Community Care
(recognizing special life events,  those hospitalized, etc.)
  - Resource Coordination
    (create a list of resources for women)
- Artists/Writers
- Home Decoration/Restoration
- Hosting Oasis Evenings

Contact

Meredith Bishop

Volunteer Coordinator

303.386.5209

Meredith.h.bishop@accenture.com


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