On a whimsy a several months ago, I made a whimsical choice. Instead of ordering up the usual Netflix fare of drama or comedy, I opted for the super silly: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium! In this family caper, the walls have feelings and the toys are "only toys" to the adults. But surprise! This is a case of silly with depth-the century's old store owner is getting ready to make his grand exit. And upon parting he utters these un-silly words to his young, distraught assistant: "Your life is an occasion, my dear - rise to it!"

I had to look up the title of the movie for this newsletter, and it took me awhile to fetch the household name of Dustin Hoffman from my bulging memory files. (You do know that's why it gets harder, don't you?) But I didn't forget the line! And I know why. It spoke directly to my heart and there were tears to prove it. In the last eight months, as I have shed my reluctance to networking in the name of responding to that call, I am seeing a spectacular, singular momentum in the women all around me. Its essence is this: "I want to touch more people; I want my gifts to make a difference for other women -- for children -- for families." I would go so far as to call it an "Uprising" -- and a glorious one at that.

This mounting wave is not of the future - but of our creative, compelling present. It is a wave of inner energy flowing outward and weaving an intelligent world wide web that is even more miraculous than the one that serves this cause. This isn't, "I am Woman, hear me roar!" This is, "We are Women, watch us soar!" This is a collective, eclectic, benevolent enterprise.

If you are nodding your head in rhythm with your heart, I hope the remainder of this newsletter with encourage and strengthen your resolve and give you a spike o' joy. Oh, the wonder of being part of something bigger than ourselves, but that wouldn't exist in the same way without any one of us! And if you don't feel part of it yet, I hope that my sharing will fling the door open wide and pull you lovingly inside.