Thrust into the world
A female soul enters
full of expectations.
She carries with her
delicate blossoms bursting with dreams:
Her leaves are imprinted with a need for
a loving mate , a peaceful home, happy children
and dreams of JOY!

Among her blossoms are seeds
filled with compassion,
empathy, trust & nurturing,.
Her roots contain the possibilities
for creativity and love.

She was born with the need
to share and care
and will spend the rest of her life
trying to fulfill these needs.
That is woman.

MAIDEN, MOTHER, AND CRONE

Mixed mediaon metal
engraging by Jane Tilton

Within each woman are three archetypes:  The child, the mature woman and mother, and the crone of empathy, compassion, and wisdom.  Even as a young child the mother and crone are with us teaching the things we need to hear.  The mother is with us when we are playing with our dolls.  As an adult the child is with us helping us remember to play, and as a crone crone the child continually teaches us to stay light hearterd.  The crone is with both child and adult, teaching the wonders of nature and suggesting paths of wise choices, empathy , and compassion.

THE CHILD

THE TEEN AGER

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PRINCE CHARMING

THE RELATIONSHIP

THE FAMILY

AND THENTHERE WERE THREE

THE CRONE

 AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

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