February 2006 Connecting your pocketbook to your soul
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JOURNALING QUESTIONS

Money Messages from One Generation to the Next
Each of us has a unique "money heritage," the spoken and unspoken messages about money that we received from our famlies. We invite you to respond to these questions in your personal journal on money and spirituality:

  • When I was growing up, who made the financial decisions in my family?

  • How were money and financial decisions handled?

  • Did I think that money in my household was scarce or abundant?

  • Describe a childhood experience about money.

  • What do I remember about how I felt about money as a child?

  • When I reflect on my "money heritage," what feelings arise?

  • What do I think my legacy will be to those who remember my money story?

If you wish to share your reflections with our readers, please email us.

The Woman's Book
of Money & Spiritual Vision:
Putting Your Spiritual Values into Financial Practice

Rosemary Williams' book has been reissued with updates and a wealth of new information. It's the perfect gift for yourself or someone you love. Published by Inner Ocean, it's available at booksellers or you can order from us.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Arlington, TX: February; Book group is forming to study the new edition of A Woman's Book of Money & Spirituality by Rosemary Williams. Details.

New York City: Feb. 27, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, The Sacred Women's Circle, UN Church Center, 2nd Fl; UNCSW/Parallel Event.

New York City: March 3, Noon - 1:20 pm; Women's Leadership: Partnering Faith and Finances; UNCSW/Parallel Event. Details.

Crayville, NY: March 3, 9 am to 5 pm; Women, Spirituality & Money - A Retreat; sponsored by Women's Interfaith Institute of the Berkshires. Details.

Fairfield, CT: March 9, 6:30 to 9 pm; An Urgent Message from Mother, a evening with Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen; book signing and discussion of her latest book, An Urgent Message form Mother. Details.

Fairfield, CT: March 18; Spiritual Vision, Financial Practice, part of the Women's Images 2006 conference at Sacred Heart University. Details.

Washington, DC: March 25; Women Transforming Communities, Women's Perspective 5th Anniversary Celebration; featured guests: Amy Domini and Tracy Gary. Details.

Bonita Springs, FL: April 26, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; Money & Spiritual Vision, workshop with Goldye W. Meyer, PhD and Rosemary Williams. Details.

New York City: May 9; Women, Money & Spirituality; Marble Collegiate Church; contact Elizabeth Testa, 212-687-2770 or etesta@marblechurch.org

Louisville, KY: July 7-11; Money: Spiritual Vision, Spiritual Power; workshop at Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering 2006; call 231-223-7159.

Darien, CT: October 13, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm; Women & Power: Leading & Living on Purpose; workshop led by Pat Francek and Rosemary Williams; St. Birgitta's Retreat Center; Details.

Westfield, MA: October 21; Connecting Your Wallet to Your Soul, Genesis Spiritual Life Center. Contact 413-562-3627.

Bring a Money & Spirituality Workshop to your group! Email us with your ideas and needs.

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KENYA!

November 20 - December 6: Women's Perspective will lead a trip to Kenya to attend the 2006 International HIV/AIDS Widows Conference. Details.

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Message from Rosemary Williams
As we prepare for our fifth anniversary celebration, I reflect on the richness of the last five years. We hear many inspiring stories about the transformation of individuals, families, communities and organizations when money, transparency and spirituality are intertwined. We are privileged to participate with you as you explore the intimate moments of your spiritual and financial lives. This sharing creates our community.

In March, Women's Perspective will participate in these events:

A full month indeed, so check our calendar to see if you can join us!
 
Nilda Follini’s Legacy: "This Isn’t Money - This is Love"

Left to right: Patrica Varley and her "Gram," Nilda Follini, in Patricia's kitchen.

When international speaker and business and personal coach Patricia Varley looks back on turning points in her career, her grandmother stands out as her mentor on the spirituality of money.

Affectionately called Gram, Nilda Follini came of age during the Great Depression. Patricia tells the story of Nilda’s early job as a secretary whose male boss advised: “Nilda, always have your own money. Put the house in your name!” It had such a strong impact on her that she passed it down to generations of women in her family.

Born from Italian immigrants, Nilda and her husband George operated a successful construction and contracting firm that built the roads, bridges and infrastructure of post-war New York City. Initially, Nilda would type the proposals while George managed the construction and his brother Charlie the business deals. As a businesswoman, and strong supporter of her husband George, one of Nilda’s favorite sayings was, “Money isn’t the root of evil; the love of money is the root of evil!”


 
An Urgent Message from Mother: March 9 Evening with Jean Shinoda Bolen

Join Women's Perspective for an evening with author Jean Shinoda Bolen, who will elaborate on the topics in her new book, An Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World. She will also autograph copies of her book.

The evening will take place March 9, 6:30 to 9:00 pm at St. Paul's Church, 661 Old Post Rd., Fairfield, CT (Exit 22 off I-95). A $25 donation is requested at the door.

Dr. Bolen combines visionary thinking with practical how-to, creating an eloquent call to action for women of all ages to save our planet, our society, our economy, our family structures, and ourselves. She asks us to consider, "What do I do with my money?" and "Who do I become through my choices?"


 
Amy Domini and Tracy Gary to Headline WP's 5th Anniversary Celebration

You are invited to Women Transforming Communities, our fifth anniversary celebration and fundraiser in Washington, DC. on March 25, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Registration details.

Women’s Perspective offers a day of wisdom sharing with Tracy Gary, philanthropist and creator of Inspired Legacies and Amy Domini, managing partner of Domini Social Investments and creator of the Domini Social Index.

In addition to plenary talks by both Tracy and Amy, the program will include group discussions on social and economic investment plus a preview of the Women’s Perspective documentary, Leadership: The Other Side of Tragedy.

These three segments of the day will highlight the ways in which women are transforming communities.


 
WP Wish List
  • Volunteers to assist with our event on March 9, 2006 in Fairfield, CT with Jean Shinoda Bolen.
  • Introductions to foundations that fund capacity building and operating expenses.
  • Volunteers for grant writing assistance.
  • Airline frequent flyer miles.

We are deeply grateful to those who fulfill our wish list by contributing time, talent and funding to Women's Perspective. Thank you very much!

If you can help, please call 203-336-2238 or email us.

To learn about other ways you can help Women's Perspective fulfill its mission to help women connect their financial lives with their deepest values, see our recent solicitation letter.


 
Thank You to Our Donors!
As we celebrate Women's Perspective's fifth anniversary, we wish to recognize with deep gratitude the generosity of our donors. Without your support, we could not have accomplished our mission of helping women align their spiritual values with their financial practices. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

- The Board of Directors and Staff of Women's Perspective

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