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Tao of the Defiant Woman: Five Brazen Ways to Accept What You Must and Rebel Against the Rest
Women find it can be tough to balance changes in our bodies, career moves, family and all our other obligations and activities.
The five principles of the Defiant Woman show how to defy outdated stereotypes, self-defeating behaviors and limitations, while maintaining inner
• Recognize that your body is changing and be thankful that it continues to work as well as it does
• Understand that your relationships are ever evolving and you're a work in progress too
• Treasure your friends and draw strength from the community of women
• Seek positive role models and strive to be a like example for those younger than you
• Know that the world too is continuing to develop and be content because there is always something new and exciting to learn
The Tao of the Defiant Woman is a unique and invigorating approach to the challenges modern women face that combines Taoism, the ancient Chinese philosophy of acceptance, with a healthy dose of defiance.
The five principles of the Defiant Woman show how to defy outdated stereotypes, self-defeating behaviors and limitations, while maintaining inner
• Recognize that your body is changing and be thankful that it continues to work as well as it does
• Understand that your relationships are ever evolving and you're a work in progress too
• Treasure your friends and draw strength from the community of women
• Seek positive role models and strive to be a like example for those younger than you
• Know that the world too is continuing to develop and be content because there is always something new and exciting to learn
The Tao of the Defiant Woman is a unique and invigorating approach to the challenges modern women face that combines Taoism, the ancient Chinese philosophy of acceptance, with a healthy dose of defiance.
158 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 2007
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About the author
C.J. Golden
6 books4 followersAuthor and inspirational speaker, CJ Golden, has a passion for helping others find joy in their life journeys. Her first book, Tao of the Defiant Woman, was born out of a personal need to find her own inner strength. She then brought her Tao and defiant attitude to teen and pre-teen girls through Tao-Girls Rule! Recently she became caregiver to her husband, Joe, after he suffered cancer-related strokes. Blogging about that, the greatest challenge of her life, she turned her work into her newest book: One Pedal at a Time.
You can visit her at www.cjgolden.com
You can visit her at www.cjgolden.com
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January 8, 2020
This is an elementary book that might be good for an older woman with little spiritual experience. I wouldn’t recommend this to any women who questions gender roles or is already a little “woke.” I’m a 46 year old widow that has spent years studying Buddhism and other philosophies. This didn’t challenge my growth. This wouldn’t be something I would recommend to my 26 year old daughter either. I might consider it for my mother though.
It is easy to read and a small compact book.
It is easy to read and a small compact book.
February 7, 2010
Here is a book that explores how women can learn to accept the things that life puts in their path, but not let it get them down.
Nature changes throughout the seasons with cycles of birth and death. Trees grow leaves, lose them and grow more leaves. People are part of nature, so women should understand that their bodies are changing as they age. Learn to embrace your maturity and life experience. Much as you may wish it to be otherwise, you can’t be twenty-five years old forever.
Just as your body is changing, so too are your friendships. People enter your life, and people leave your life. Not everyone is intended to be a lifelong companion. Learn to treasure those friendships for however long they are part of your life.
Think about creating a kind of support network of other women that you can laugh, and cry, with. When life gets difficult, as it will now and then, maybe one of them can help you to navigate the emotional rapids. Perhaps you can be the one to help someone else through a tough period. For instance, if you are going through a divorce, you may not be able to do anything about the end of the marriage, but you can do something about your attitude. Are you going to, figuratively, lay down and die, or are you going to pick yourself up, and move on with your life? No doubt, he has already moved on.
Positive role models can be found in the most unique places. Find one, and learn how to be one yourself. You don’t have to do anything extraordinary, sometimes just being a kind and decent person is enough to qualify you as a role model. Don’t give up on your desire to learn new things, or to realize when your life is moving in a new and different direction. You never know what could be just around the corner.
The Tao (The Way) is all about living in harmony with nature, about "going with the flow." This book does a very good job of pointing out the things women need to accept and the that they can change. It is recommended for women of all ages.
Nature changes throughout the seasons with cycles of birth and death. Trees grow leaves, lose them and grow more leaves. People are part of nature, so women should understand that their bodies are changing as they age. Learn to embrace your maturity and life experience. Much as you may wish it to be otherwise, you can’t be twenty-five years old forever.
Just as your body is changing, so too are your friendships. People enter your life, and people leave your life. Not everyone is intended to be a lifelong companion. Learn to treasure those friendships for however long they are part of your life.
Think about creating a kind of support network of other women that you can laugh, and cry, with. When life gets difficult, as it will now and then, maybe one of them can help you to navigate the emotional rapids. Perhaps you can be the one to help someone else through a tough period. For instance, if you are going through a divorce, you may not be able to do anything about the end of the marriage, but you can do something about your attitude. Are you going to, figuratively, lay down and die, or are you going to pick yourself up, and move on with your life? No doubt, he has already moved on.
Positive role models can be found in the most unique places. Find one, and learn how to be one yourself. You don’t have to do anything extraordinary, sometimes just being a kind and decent person is enough to qualify you as a role model. Don’t give up on your desire to learn new things, or to realize when your life is moving in a new and different direction. You never know what could be just around the corner.
The Tao (The Way) is all about living in harmony with nature, about "going with the flow." This book does a very good job of pointing out the things women need to accept and the that they can change. It is recommended for women of all ages.
January 6, 2013
Can I be truly be both Tao and defiant?
It turns out I can, and in fact am. As I was working my way through CJ’s book, I realized I most definitely practice defiant Tao.
As CJ points out it is all about balance. Knowing when to surrender and when to fight. When to back off and when to push. When to be still and when to be active.
If you find yourself at a far end of the going with the flow versus rebelling pendulum, this book is an excellent guide to help you seek blissful balance. All it takes is embracing the Tao of the Defiant Woman.
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It turns out I can, and in fact am. As I was working my way through CJ’s book, I realized I most definitely practice defiant Tao.
As CJ points out it is all about balance. Knowing when to surrender and when to fight. When to back off and when to push. When to be still and when to be active.
If you find yourself at a far end of the going with the flow versus rebelling pendulum, this book is an excellent guide to help you seek blissful balance. All it takes is embracing the Tao of the Defiant Woman.
To read the full review visit http://silverandgrace.com/products-fo...
November 8, 2007
while this book had a good message and good intentions i would not recommend it. the author said the same thing a hundred different ways. about a quarter of the way through i was thinking-"okay already. i get it!"
May 4, 2011
As you can see I started this book over a year ago. I finished it today. It took so long because the book didn't lead to any new or astonishing developments. Personally I had known or believed in some of the realizations that Ms. Golden sets forth.
February 5, 2015
I enjoyed this book very much. It gave me some excellent ideas about how to successfully hold women's gathering.
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