Testimonials - CD's
I love the sound of [her] spoken voice; musical and resonant.
Deborah Koff-Chapin - Artist, Author, and Founder of The Center for Touch Drawing, Washington
Her voice and prayers put my mind at peace. I played the CD before I went to bed. I normally have difficulty sleeping, but her prayers were so soothing and I felt such love in my heart, I slept better than I have in years. I'm going to listen to this every night before bed.
M.Y., Teacher, Indiana
Heart-centered, joyful, uplifting, soothing; a perfect recipe for peace. No matter how stressful the day, the news, the energy, listening to this CD evokes peace and joy. It brings me to a place of perfect acceptance. The artist's voice lulls and soothes my body and soul. It evokes memories of nature and love.
Roseann Malfitano, Speech Therapist, Detroit, Michigan
Let me tell you about Karen Moussou and her beautiful album "Grace." This is one of the most beautiful CDs you're ever going to hear. And, believe me, if you are in need of "centering," give this a try.
Michael Patterson, Musician, Writer, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Testimonials - Candles
This is Tammy the goddess of Artemis.... I have my beautiful Artemis candle on my desk and I admire her. Thank you Karen for the gifts of your time and wisdom to create this lovely candle for me and others who see the beauty on my desk and the goddesses who come into the office enjoy the candle. One of the closest goddesses that is a strong part of my life shared with me how she has learned to sit still and mediate with peace and how it changes the day she has. Thank you goddess.
Hugs,
Love Tammy
Testimonials - Books
"My eight-year-old daughter and I loved reading "Sophia and the Seven Goddesses" together. What a wonderful opportunity to discover the feminine divine, explore our own strengths and weaknesses, and talk about what it means to grow up as a woman in our society. Every night as we read together, Victoria would turn back to the beautiful painting of Sophie, Tina and the seven goddesses on pp 160-161. She'd point to Persephone and say, "That's me, Mom." Then she'd point to Athena and say, "You're Athena." So for Christmas she received her Persephone doll and I received Athena. She has hers up in her room beside her taekwondo bear---a reminder of her inner source of strength and wisdom as she works to earn her black belt this year. I have incorporated my Athena doll into a small altar in the basement where I work out and meditate each morning.
Thank you Beverley and Ilene for bringing ancient wisdom into our modern lives!"
Laurie Gray, Administrator, Indiana
"This book is a must read for anyone who wants to inspire young girls and let them know that they are powerful. Beverley Danusis and Ilene Satala take us on a wonderful journey with Sophie, a 12 year-old girl who starts out shy and riddled with self-doubt. Like many tweens, Sophie looks at her developing body and compares herself to media images of women. The hatred of the imperfect face and body begin. Sophie takes an archeological trip to Greece with her grandparents. She discovers the powerful Greek goddesses and the goddess inside of her. Through her friend Athena, she learns how to commune with nature and lead with her heart, rather than her fears. There is a wonderful parent guide and exercises that will help girls meet life's challenges with courage. You go, girls!"
Linda Hollander "Wealthy Bag Lady", Los Angeles, California
www.wealthybaglady.com
"Sophia and The Seven Goddesses" helped me to remember, to remember what I knew as a young girl; especially the Wisdom in nature. The mystery of the story kept me intrigued, wanting to read on and the awesome illustrations embellished my imagination. It has been a book that the women in my family, from my 13 year old niece to my 81 year old mother, could read, enjoy, and talk about. Thank you Beverley and Ilene for helping the women in my family remember our true beauty!"
D. Schafer, Indiana
"Sophia and The Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self- Acceptance" has provided my daughter and myself with a knowledge and understanding of who we are – our true spirit selves. It has given us the guidance to use for self empowerment and true acceptance. This book is a healer and has helped with conquering the world’s peer pressure of specified images of who we are and has given us the tools to understand that we are not the world’s image, but that of creativity, intuition, generosity, centeredness, friendship, leadership and above all wisdom. Thank you for this book as you have given me a way to help my daughter comprehend and truly listen to her soul when she looks in the mirror and not the peer pressure being brought on by society."
Liz P., Texas
"I am thrilled with this book! I know the content is intended for girls, but my boys even beg me to go on. All of my students are so eager to find out what happens next in the book that they constantly remind me when reading time is. Here's what some of them have said:
"I feel like it takes you into another land!" (boy)
"It's almost like you are in two worlds at the same time." (boy)
"It's like a mystery and an adventure." (boy)
"You can't wait to find out what's going to happen next!" (girl)
"It keeps you on the edge of your seat!" (girl)
"I like it because it shows the feelings and expressions of the characters." (girl)
Yvonne Walter, 5th grade teacher, Austin, Texas
"The goal of the book is to instill in girls and women the idea that they come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and they are enough just the way they are."
Excerpt from Greater Fort Wayne Family Magazine
"This book was magical for women of all ages! I loved the adventures of Sophie and Tena and what great role models they make for all of us. I felt like I was there with them!"
Susan Mullen, California
"To be happy and at ease with and within yourself is not only liberating, but also quite possible. That is the message contained in the pages of this book."
Alyssa, age 14, Indiana