Background
Henes, Donna was born on September 19, 1945 in Cleveland. Daughter of Nathan and Adelaide (Ross) Trugman. Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1971,Master of Science in Art Education, 1972.
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From ancient times to the present there have been special days that mark the passage of time, announce the arrival or retreat of the sun, moon, and stars, and signify holy days and holidays alike. Celestially Auspicious Occasions presents a fascinating cross-cultural exploration of the rites and rituals inspired by heavenly events, from Valentine's Day to the blue moon to connection between ancient Egyptian beliefs and Easter eggs.
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"Insightful, funny, a treasure from one of the best 'goddess gals" around." —Olympia Dukakis "Finally an archetype of midlife power and maturity that I can relate to—The Queen. Thank you Donna for providing this much-needed piece of women's widom." —Christiane Northrup, M.D. ****** From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing and working today, a landmark book that celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman's life—The Queen! Millions of women are now entering or in the midst of midlife. With unprecedented freedom, education, longevity, and wealth, they hold positions of unheard of responsibility and stature. No longer Maidens, nor Mothers, and not yet Old Crones, the question arises: Where do these dynamic middle-aged women fit into the traditional description of the three stages of womanhood? In THE QUEEN OF MY SELF, Donna Henes proposes a completely original paradigm—that of the midlife Queen, a woman in her prime who has achieved wisdom, mastery, and self-esteem—that reflects more accurately the realities and needs of women today. Henes draws on history, mythology, and literature, her own life experience, as well as stories from women in many different societies, situations, and stations to provide, upbeat, practical, and ceremonial inspiration for all women who want to enjoy the fruits of an influential, passionate, and powerful maturity. ****** "For those intrepid ones among us who intend to take ownership of our lives no matter what, this book is our revolutionary manifesto." —Vicki Noble, co-creator of MOTHERPEACE TAROT and author of SHAKTI WOMAN and THE DOUBLE GODDESS "Wise women, goddesses, and midlife Queens agree: Mama Donna's book is a friend, an ally, and a sweet sister whose wise words bring insight, humor, and power to women during and after menopause. —Susun Weed, author of NEW MENOPAUSALYEARS THE WISE WOMAN WAY
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Celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman's life - the masterful Queen who has assumed the fullness of her powers. An inspirational resource for the more than sixty million women now entering their middle years, offering guidance in turning a mid-life crisis into a lifetime's crowning achievement. Original.
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(From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing a...)
From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing and working today, a landmark book that celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman's life - —the Queen! Millions of women are now entering or in the midst of midlife. With unprecedented freedom, education, longevity, and wealth, they hold positions of unheard of responsibility and stature. No longer Maidens, nor Mothers, and not yet old Crones, the question arises: Where do these dynamic, accomplished middle-aged women fit into the traditional description of the three stages of womanhood? In The Queen of My Self, Donna Henes proposes a completely original paradigm that of the midlife Queen, a woman in her prime who has achieved wisdom, mastery, and self-esteem - that reflects more accurately the realities and needs of women today. Henes draws on history, mythology, and literature, her own life experience, as well as stories from women in many different societies, situations and stations to provide upbeat, practical, and ceremonial inspiration for all women who want to enjoy the fruits of an influential, passionate, and powerful maturity.
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Henes, Donna was born on September 19, 1945 in Cleveland. Daughter of Nathan and Adelaide (Ross) Trugman. Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1971,Master of Science in Art Education, 1972.
Student, Ohio State University, 1966. Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1971. Master of Science in Art Education, City College of New York, 1972.
Henes is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1972, Henes – known as Mama Donna – has designed and led multi-cultural, non-denominational celebrations, using ancient, traditional rituals and contemporary ceremonies. 2010 is the fifth anniversary of Henes" book,The Queen of My Self: Stepping Into Sovereignty in Midlife (Monarch Press 2005).
She publishes a monthly Ezine, The Queen"s Chronicles and also writes columns for The Huffington Post, Beliefnet and United Press International"s (United Press International) Religion and Spirituality Forum.
In 2007, Henes was chosen to bless and lead New York"s Village Halloween Parade, which is held annually in New York City"s Greenwich Village. Foreign 18 years, until the 9/11 attacks in 2001 when the events could no longer be held, The Portuguese Authority of New York and The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council supported Henes" production of her Celestially Auspicious Occasions.
Henes also performs outdoor equinox and solstice celebrations throughout New York City, including an annual "Eggs on End" ceremony, and has led similar celebrations in more than 100 other cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In 1984, she received a Mayoral Citation from New York City Mayor Editor Koch for designing the New York City Olympic Ticker Tape Parade and a Mayoral Citation from New York City Mayor David Dinkins in the early 1990s for her work as Shaman in the Streets.
She has been a recipient of four fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as numerous project grants from municipalities, corporations and foundations.
She served as children"s book award judge for the United Nations Jane Addams Peace Association from 1980-1988. Henes maintains a ceremonial center, ritual practice and consultancy in Brooklyn, New York, Mama Donna"s Tea Garden and Healing Haven, where she works with individuals and groups to create personalized rituals for all of life"s transitions.
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(Celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a w...)
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Co-founder, president STAND (Stand Together Affirmative Neighborhood Development), New York City. Composer Chants for Peace/Chance for Peace, Station Way of New York City, first peace message in space, 1982. Member International Center for Celebration (board directors, co-founder).