Author Archives: Susan G. Weidener

Mary Magdalene: Beyond Stereotypes

This is reworked from a post I wrote about the life of Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is a key figure in the New Testament, but we know very little about her. Was she a widow, a mother, a sister, or a woman said to be possessed by demons? Over time, her story was changed, andContinue reading “Mary Magdalene: Beyond Stereotypes”

The Healing Power of Writing and Meditation

These are the stories of our lives. Our words last beyond us. They are our legacy. But legacy doesn’t belong to only the stories we share aloud; it can be found in every story you write, every reflection you choose to put down on paper.

The Courage to Write: Exposing Our Truths

As winter gives way to spring, small green shoots can be seen poking up from the hard, brown earth. Eventually, they will push their way upward, exposing themselves more and more to the elements. Writing mirrors the growth of spring shoots from hidden seeds. Our ideas and voices gradually emerge, revealing parts of ourselves toContinue reading “The Courage to Write: Exposing Our Truths”

The Beauty of Spain: Reflections on Travel and Life

Travel is a blend of romance, culture, and a much-needed break from the daily routine. It’s a way to see and feel a totally different scene. Europe is a world apart from my home in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, a pleasant but homogeneous place for the most part. That’s why I travel. To experience the diversity,Continue reading “The Beauty of Spain: Reflections on Travel and Life”

Reflections on Love and the Women Who Shape Our Lives

This month, our Women’s Writing Circle is celebrating love with a Goodreads Giveaway for our anthology, Moments of Love, which runs until February 17. We are giving away 100 Kindle copies of the book, and I hope you will enter our giveaway. Goodreads Book Giveaway Moments of Love by Susan G. Weidener Giveaway ends FebruaryContinue reading “Reflections on Love and the Women Who Shape Our Lives”

From Safe Keeping To Self-Compassion: The Journey of My Engagement Ring

For many years, my diamond engagement ring sat in my safe deposit box. An exquisite Marquise cut, the ring was put away for “safekeeping” after I became a widow, when, in fact, I didn’t want to look at it anymore. It felt too painful. I remember the brilliantly sunny October day John and I traveledContinue reading “From Safe Keeping To Self-Compassion: The Journey of My Engagement Ring”