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LTC Stephen F.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs frankly that is a misleading statement "Why most talented, spiritual women make little money and impact - The ‘Shadows’ that stop women from stepping into their full feminine leadership." My first thought is to recommend the reading of C.S. Lewis's Shadowlands which is a quick and poignant read especially since spiritual is mentioned.
Anybody who is actually spiritually focused would not be expecting to have an impact on what can be seen and measured. A relationship with God through the atonement of Christ opens up our eyes and ears to the truth. As far as impact on health, since I became a believers I have seen god heal me of shingles and prostate infection after doctors misdiagnosed me and gave up, raise my youngest son from the dead, heal my wife of Lyme disease after doctors and insurance gave up and heal her finger nail and scalp. He cares for the details of our lives as well as the major events.
Since our battle is not primarily against flesh and blood but in the spirit world where the armor of God protects us and the sword of teh spirit is our best weapon we rarely see the fruit of our labor. In heaven we will learn about the fruit of of our labor and that is where our relationship is fulfilled.
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Angela Benedict
Angela Benedict
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Dear Stephen,
Perhaps some further explanation is required. Spiritual does not necessarily apply to those who follow a denomination of an organized religion. Many people consider themselves to be spiritual and follow many faiths and paths. The shadow that is mentioned is a reference to our own insecurities that can limit what we think, feel and take action on even though we have the talent and capacity to be much more. Within very male dominated professions it remains a difficult balance to keep between being assertive and strong and maintaining our unique feminine qualities.
I applaud your strong faith and wish you continued success.
Thanks for the comment and the book tip.
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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Angela Benedict - it took me some time to determine how I could find your comment and respond under the new homepage process. Thankyou for your thoughtful response.
FYI I was part of the first class at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) and the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point which included women as cadets in the mid-1970's. I know first hand what that experience demanded of us as young people. The attrition rate for the class as a while was over 35% while for my women classmates it was over 50%. There was a push at the national level to hurriedly integrate women into the service academies at West Point, Annapolis, Kings Point and Colorado Springs. Typical with national programs success was declared when the program was kicked off. The casualties from that program tended to suffer in silence as the system lurched forward towards stability. The six deaths of cadets in my class were exclusively men; but, the injuries have been felt my the women (many of whom I am still in contact with today) to a large degree and to the men to varying degrees since.
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SSG Audwin Scott
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I am able to open this and LinkedIn at work!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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SSG Audwin Scott Awesome. Some RP Members aren't - thanks
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