by Chris Maddox | Feb 29, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
Natasha Bedingfield – “Freckles” Dear Daughter, The struggle for self-confidence and inner strength isn’t a uniquely female one. But the pressures placed on girls are different from those placed on guys. Physical appearance, weight, attire, relationships status,...
by Chris Maddox | Feb 15, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
I have a list of sheros and heros I call upon daily. A scroll of spiritual teachers, musicians, performers, poets, weirdos and revolutionaries. And when I am swimming in the oceans of inspiration they have created, I always try and remind myself of their mortality....
by Chris Maddox | Feb 8, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
This is my Galentine’s Day* letter. Dedicated to all of my precious and courageous girlfriends who feed me by simply being. Happy Galentine’s Day For each wine-filled eve of secrets and tears. For every hug of encouragement and squeal of delight. For countless words...
by Chris Maddox | Feb 8, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
The Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” Judging by pop culture, it’s a great time for female friendship. Bridesmaids, Parks and Recreation, when People Magazine named Bradley Cooper the Sexiest Man Alive instead of Ryan Gosling – all great...
by Chris Maddox | Jan 31, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
Every time we sit on an impulse. Every time we defy our gut. Every time we let someone else’s expectation of us trump our own desire. Every time we brush our talents under the rug. Every time we say yes to mommy and daddy and no to our heart. Every time we hold back...
by Chris Maddox | Jan 31, 2012 | WILD WOMAN
“ The way to maintain one’s connection to the wild is to ask yourself what it is that you want. This is the sorting of the seed from the dirt. One of the most important discriminations we can make in this matter is the difference between things that beckon to us...