Diva Commandments consultancy is all about embracing differences, We use story and group mentoring as part of our work to ease the difficult dialogue and emotions that can arise when we encounter something different. We as humans are designed for collective experience. We thrive and multiply in environments that are conducive to our dreams. However every individual has a unique gift , an answer to some of our deepest fears. A healing word for the wounds of apartheid like the late Nelson Mandela , A demand for the right  to vote for women like the mighty suffragettes. Every one of us has something to offer , every individual has a gift to share but it is often at the gates of difference we lose our ability to collaborate , to share , to partake of this human experience called life in a new and experiential way. Together! Today as I plan the Diva Audio series which will be all about the communication of female social  issues discussed through the dialogue of the  arts. I offer the first poem in the series written by myself called Different. The poem is a short and sweet reflection on my observation of the emotion fear and how it works so well against us when we see or experience difference. The poem asks that we examine difference in a more friendly light and invite difference in as a human experience rather than a human threat. Every one of us can give this a go simply by allowing ourselves to see that individual as a fellow human being. Who just like you has had experiences and on some level can teach you something you didn't know. Diva Audio is all about that conversation that discusses difference. If you are a poet/spoken word artist, singer/songwriter  or dancer that would like to start a conversation about a female social issue through the arts. The best ones being chosen to feature in the filmed Diva Audio series get in touch with us www.divacommandments.com to submit your Diva Audioconversation ... 

Different

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Spring is here so I thought I would share a poem about love. They say falling in love is like a drug that consumes your being and ignites your purpose. My beloved is all about finding that someone that makes your heart sing, Its all about being in love and the transformation that takes place when you find a kindred mate to share your  journey of life with.

My Beloved

I often get asked what it is I do for a living and I find it difficult to say in one sentence, I'm a consultant and a poet , a coach and personally I like to define my role as someone who cares. I'm 34 and find that I am somewhat adverse to labels and titles, As they have a tendency to pigeon hole our perceptions and cause us to assume rather than know. I wrote the poem Have You Ever after speaking to a dear friend. He told me all about his adventures and travels and it inspired me to want to do the same. So here's to the abandonment of labels and assumption. Here's to a life well lived without compromise and that old grizzly bear we call fear! 

Have You Ever?

I wrote this poem for every woman that has had to say goodbye to the one she once loved. Love can cause us to do the most elaborate feats. This poem talks about the end of a relationship and how things are when you finally get the strength to move on.. 

I Think I loved You Once

I spent years having sex but never enjoying it until I was at least 25 that fact amused me and led me to write this poem. As women we are shunned when we even express a sentiment of sexuality or dare to admit what we like between the sheets. Imbalance discusses our right to sexual satisfaction too and why it should be considered with every intimate interaction 

Imbalance 2(1)(Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics)

So after 34 years of existence I have finally learnt to love myself unconditionally . I often laugh when approached by another member of the opposite sex when they speak to me as if I am a ready made meal off a supermarket shelf. People so often go by what they see they forget to listen and gain an idea of the person who is actually in front of them. My Voice is all about that moment when you realise that the individual in front of you is actually pretty darn awesome !

My Voice

I'm moving house and as I have been packing I have come across a whole load of old pictures. This Diva Audio post was inspired by one of those pictures. It was a picture of myself age 19 with my third son Jayden who is now 15 years old and a cracking kid! At the time I was a very confused young lass. Age 19, three children under 5 and no father to help me raise them. It brought it all back how far I had actually come and why we should never ever be ashamed of our pasts because they make us who we are. Today's audio post is all about that! How to draw the wisdom from your sorrow and make it count!

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