summer 2019
C WITHIN MAGAZINE
within this edition
Women of Distinction / Women of Presence BY: kristine wilkerson
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t the heart of this edition is the poem “I Am A Woman of Distinction” by Janne Robinson. I stumbled upon this brilliant piece almost two years ago. It became my mantra. It shifted my life and the fullness of how I show up in this world. I shared it with others and saw its great impact. I wanted to share it with everyone. And so revel in pages 58-59 the center of the magazine.
Photo Credit: GILLIAN HUNTER PHOTOGRAPHY
C Within Magazine is a celebration of life; of all things art and artistry. It is a tool showing by example, article by article, and artist by artist, “the way”. The way of the brush, the way of the writer, the way of the singer, dancer, poet, sculptor, healer … the way of the fearless dreamer. C Within at its core is an invitation to explore the elements of our lives, the heartbeat of our genius, and the subtle ways in which we can tap into them. It is a call to each of us to become our fullest expression, free of judgment and fear. To dance and sing and paint and vision and in these acts of creation live a life of authenticity, liberation, artistry and ultimate joy. Read on. Play on. Live life to all of its juicy, luscious edges. CW
Within this edition we connected with 15 remarkable women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Women of Distinction … Women of Presence. We found unique perspectives, talents, gifts and forms of expression. Each one sharing life experiences through which she gained insight into her authentic self and the deepening of self-love. For some, including myself in the creation of this edition, diving into how we define a “Woman of Distinction” and how we see ourselves as “Women of Distinction,” brought forward questions of Am I enough? Have I done enough? Am I worthy? By bringing these unspoken fears into the light, the truth came forward: We are all enough. We are all worthy. We are all “Women of Distinction”. And it is through allowing ourselves to show up in our full, authentic presence we shine. There are so many threads of magic in this edition. I hope you can feel the alchemy. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet and gain greater awareness and perspective through the windows into the lives of these 15 amazing women. Their willingness to share and to be seen is a gift; an invitation for each of us to see our true worthiness, and to know there is space for us in this world however we may come. I love the synchronicities of life. It was through several such synchronistic connections I was introduced to Janne. From there what unfolded you hold in your hands. It is my deep desire that you feel the beauty, the richness, the support, the sharing, the love, the energy of collaboration with openhearted women. Take your time. No need to rush. Come back to it again and again. Breathe it in and enjoy.
Kristine
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