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In all of our lives, we have been influenced by others who either made us take stock of ourselves and improve or who failed to support our dreams and, in turn, knocked the wind out of our sails. This site is dedicated to helping women recognize one another as guiding forces who have helped shape our direction in careers, life decisions, etc.
Focusing on the importance of nurturing Body, Mind and Spirit, I will provide links to other sites geared towards helping women succeed. Also, I will provide insights into the areas of self that I believe should be the focus of every woman's existence. These areas include self-esteem, self-defense, self-sufficiency, self-actualization and self-awareness. I call these my Five S's and we'll explore these areas in detail here.
I will also be working to put together weekly discussion groups to talk about the ways we can help one another reach our goals. Join our group, sign up for our newsletter, check out the blog each week, enjoy yourself. More information will follow, so stay tuned for more details.
I sincerely hope you will enjoy...and use the resources provided here!

June Spotlight

June Spotlight

L. Diane Wolfe

L. Diane Wolfe

Known as “Spunk On A Stick”, L. Diane Wolfe conducts seminars on promoting, leadership and goal setting. Ten years associating with a motivation training system and her experience as a foster parent gave her the in-depth knowledge of relationships, personality traits and success principals. The author offers her seminars through community colleges, organizations and clubs. Wolfe travels the East Coast extensively for media interviews and speaking engagements. She averages over one hundred appearances each year, maintains a dozen websites & blogs, manages an online writer’s group, and contribute articles for several other sites. She also does characterization sessions for schools and speaks to writer’s groups.

Wolfe’s upcoming title, “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting”, is an inspirational self-help book. The author has tied all of her goal-setting and leadership seminar’s information together into one complete, enthusiastic package! Seven other authors also contributed to this title, which features the five keys to success and summary points for each chapter.

The author’s other work is a young adult series entitled The Circle of Friends. It follows a group of sports-minded couples through relationships, college and into their early careers. Meant to inspire as well as entertain, these books have been described as “encouragement personified”. This series feature morally grounded, positive stories that appeal to both teens and concerned parents. The stories intertwine as the characters learn that with belief and encouragement, they can achieve anything. Many of today’s young adult novels are salacious & controversial and glorify frequent sexual activity, negative attitudes, and deviant behavior. Wolfe’s series focuses on wholesome and uplifting stories that are suitable for adults and teens alike.

She began writing as a teenager and was inspired to return by the adage that everyone needs “something to hope for and someone to love”. The author loves people, and her optimism is fueled by her spunky, sanguine personality. A Christian and a vegetarian, Wolfe enjoys sports and has a passion for roller coasters. Growing up in Salem, Oregon, the author now resides North Carolina with her husband and two cats. She is self-employed and a professional photographer.

“With a positive attitude, any goal can be achieved!”

Be sure to subscribe or follow this blog for your chance to win her book, Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK! For more information about L. Diane Wolfe, you can visit her website!

This Month's Thoughts for:

Body-It's nice to be able to get outside and burn off some calories each day. Walking, hiking, running, biking...whatever works for you. Be sure to get out there and do something today!
Mind-We talk alot about feeding our minds, but what about easing your mind? The thought of making our end-of-life arrangements can be unsettling, but taking care of these details can be very liberating. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and get your papers in order. Make your wishes known and get something down in writing so that you not only ease your own mind about what must happen, but you ease the minds of those you love.
Spirit-It's easy to forget about the spiritual side of yourself when you are out enjoying the sun and fun of summer. Try something different with your daily prayer or meditation; take it outside. Feeling the sun on your face as you look to your Higher Power for guidance is a wonderful feeling. Let the wind blow through your hair as you send up a silent prayer. Sometimes even walking in a light summer rain can make your soul feel a little lighter.

Friday, April 11, 2008

First Chat Session Tomorrow!

Please remember to join us over at the MySpace page for Reaching Higher Ground for our very fist online chat session! We'll be on at noon tomorrow, April 12th and we'll be discussing the group's mission as well as this month's topic: Women and Competition. We hope you will stop by!

Thanks!

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Ladies Choice Spotlight Resource

Every month, 2 Higher Ground will spotlight a book, movie, or product that is on the market. We will rate each item using the scale below. Five clouds being a great pick, one cloud being a waste of time and money.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is a wonderful book for any woman who is trying to find herself. I enjoyed this one in written form and on audiobook and would recommend both. Author, Elizabeth Gilbert goes on a one-year journey to three places in the world, Italy, India and Indonesia. Having just come through a particularly nasty divorce, she treats herself to some much needed alone time to allow for personal and spiritual growth.

We all need a little time to be by ourselves and to focus on the areas in our lives that we might have been neglecting while we were expending our energies elsewhere. Gilbert does this in a big way, but it's so inspiring and heartwarming to follow. A must read for the woman in transition!

We give this book a five-cloud rating!

Book Reviews!!!

Authors, would you like to have your book reviewed! 2Higher Ground reviews books geared towards promoting self-sufficiency, self-esteem, self-defense and self-actualization for women. We review fiction or non-fiction, all we ask is that you send a copy of the book (or galley) to us at:

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858 E. McCreight
Springfield, OH 45502

Reviews will be completed in the order that the books are received. All book reviews will be featured in our semi-monthly newsletters, on our website, and submitted to your Amazon or Barnes & Noble product link! Some featured books will be given away as prizes in a monthly drawing here on 2HG so be sure to sign the copy you send to us!

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