The Circle of Womanhood

"A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to Create, Nurture and Transform."


Hello my sisters! It has been a long time since my last post and I truly missed expressing myself through the written word, and sharing with all of you! I have been away for a good reason. I have started a new chapter in my life by pursuing a new extension to my career as an educator.

I have spent my life running from one of my callings and that is to become an educator. This is by no means an easy job, but it’s so rewarding. And one should not pursue this career unless it is truly your calling. My final destination to my career as an educator is to become a Professor of English Literature in a University.   I am also happy to share that I recently completed my first lecture on To Kill a Mockingbird and the importance of  symbolism within the novel. I was very nervous and I prayed my way through, and my Heavenly Father truly blessed.I am happy to report that my first lecture and class presentation was a complete success.
 
I have not written any new work since the passing of my dear aunt. My aunt was like a second mother to me, and she died of lung cancer this past September. The passing of my aunt knocked me off my feet, to say the least. My aunts passing forced me to reevaluate my life, and step out on faith, and pursue the things in life that I feared the most. I will write again. But I will not write a novel anytime soon, my next piece will be a screen play, something I have been afraid to write but I will begin my first screenplay in the very near future.

  From this day forward my blogs will center on the empowerment of women; inspiring women to find their authentic selves through their relationship with their Heavenly Father. This can only be achieved through a true intimacy with God through the communication of prayer. Yes ladies your key to success, love, peace, and beauty begins with a solid prayer life. As women you need to understand that you are truly fearfully and wonderfully made. And God should be at the forefront of your life. Within you lies the power to nurture, create, transform, and inspire lives. When you know the power that God has given you as a woman, this means that you cannot settle for second or third best. You will know the man, career, and ministry that God has designed just for you. I want to recommend this amazing book that I have been reading called Jesus Calling written by Sarah Young. This book is beyond amazing. The Holy Spirit truly spoke to this author while writing this devotional book. Treat yourselves and pick this book up ladies. Until we meet again.

 Peace and Blessings,

 Camille Kleidysz

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E-BOOKS

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The Inspirational Saga Nazareth Heights and Spiritual Eyes are now available on Kindle, Nook, Sony, and most e-reader apps!

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The Dynamic Story of Teen Fiction Author Sarah Anne Sumpolec

Sarah Anne Sumpolec is the author of a compelling and popular teen series entitled Becoming Beka. The Five-book series details the life of 16 year old Beka through her Junior and Senior year; a very troubling time period for many young women to experience. During this time a teenage girl is just at the door step of woman- hood, and yet still a young girl.

Sarah’s amazing testimony of her own personal life’s transformation of becoming a teen witch to accepting the gift of salvation and becoming a Christian, is enthralling and inspirational; and has been featured on the 700 Club and the Tyra Banks Show.

Sarah’s greatest passion is her writing, and speaking to teens about her own traumatic experiences as a confused teenage girl. Sarah was raised in a home where her father believed in everything paranormal, Ouija boards, and books about witchcraft. She eagerly followed her father’s teachings, and in her eyes he became her hero. Until one day through her father’s drug addiction he pointed a gun to her head at the tender age of fourteen. During this confusing time, trying to desperately grasp her father’s drug addiction, she felt powerless and desperate to find strength; she turned to the occult for power, strength, and answers.
She began to practice witch craft in High school, became consumed in the New Age Philosophy, and celebrated and practiced Wiccan rituals.

During her senior year she entered a very dark place during her life’s journey, and began to accept the idea that death was her only option to have a new life, so she embraced the idea of suicide as her only option for the ultimate healing for her deep emotional pain. When Sarah finally attempted suicide, she did not succeed. Instead she found herself lying lifeless on the floor, alone, empty, and once again full of despair and hopelessness. At this point in her life she felt her only option was to go away to college.

While in college Sarah had two roommates that happened to be Baptist. The Baptist roommates were very odd to Sarah, and initially hard to relate to. She was not pleased with her living arrangements however, she observed them carefully. She watched and listened to how they behaved. She reluctantly accepted an invitation to Inter Varsity, a campus ministry. During the campus ministry Sarah heard a sermon that pricked her heart, soul, and spirit. The sermon made perfect sense to her and gave her all the answers she was desperately seeking for her life. For all of Sarah’s life she felt lost, but at that moment she found a part of her that had died long ago as a child. The journey to accepting her Heavenly Father into her heart and life was not a smooth transition, but Sarah knew that she had finally arrived at the truth, and key to true peace and happiness.


The theme for Sarah’s fiction whether she writes for the screen or books is “naked truth”. When we come before our Heavenly father we can come without any preconditions, façade, and strip ourselves of our mask and just “keep it real “with God. This is what He desires from us, He doesn’t want our fake selves he wants all of us, and He reaches down and loves all of us uniquely, because we are all different with various needs. Before God we have the liberty to be vulnerable, transparent, and completely authentic.

This is how Sarah found her healing and complete transformation, and is revealed in her writing and through speaking to teens. For many years she felt ashamed of her past and hid her story but actually began to find healing through writing and telling her personal and traumatic story.

You can purchase Sarah Anne Sumpolec’s books on Amazon, or any book retailer and also visit her website http://becomingministries.org/ .

A Ray of Hope in the Face of Adversity: The War on Cancer Part 2

A Ray of Hope in the Face of Adversity: The War on Cancer Part 2

What would you do if a doctor gave you hope of being able to take a mass of cancer away through surgery; proceeded to conduct the surgery, and when you woke up from the surgery found the doctor hovering over your hospital bed, staring at you with a look of sorrow in his eyes, only to tell you, "I'm sorry I thought I could remove the mass but when I actually operated on your lung I could see that the type of tumor you have could not be surgically removed."

"What, really? You could not remove my mass doctor? But...you told me...aren't you a doctor? did you not take x-rays and scans? could you not see before hand that my mass could not be removed? Isn't that why you spent 15 years in school? Aren't you supposed to know these things? what do you mean you can't remove the cancer? This horrible thing on my lungs that is making me so sick, this thing that is threatening my life before my time!"

What would you do if a doctor who is treating you called you up. Called you on the phone, did not even have the decency or compassion to call you in for an appointment, and have a talk in his office, but called you on the phone and delivered the news and told you that you were going to die. "There is no use in you having chemo, or radiation, your cancer is incurable and you will surely die." And then proceeded the horrible news with "When can we schedule hospice to come to your house?" Hospice is basically saying that we want to make you as comfortable as we can before you die. Would you lose hope in light of all of this tragic news about your health, your being, your very existence?

I cannot speak for my beautiful aunt but I have to say, after hearing the news about the doctor's failed attempt of removing the mass from her lungs, I had a dim moment. Why did I have a dim moment? it is only because I put all of my faith in what a doctor said he could do.

But God. But God...this phrase echoed in my mind over and over again..But...God. Hope began to spring in my spirit once again "Yes!" I exclaimed, "but God! man does not hold life and death in his hands. A doctor does not have the right to tell you when you are going to die!" Another Bible verse echoed in my mind.."By his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 So this is it..This is the defining moment of my faith. This faith that compels me to go to church every week. This faith that I talk about and learn about. I can either choose to believe or I can accept death for my aunt. I chose to believe with every fiber in my body. I believed without a shadow of a doubt. Not even a fraction of a doubt filled my soul. And I was rejoicing to know that all of my family members who love and have supported my aunt felt the same way. We were truly on one accord, and we began to pray. Something amazing happened.

Within that week a childhood friend of my aunt, who is a famous doctor in the Washington D.C. area heard of what happened to my aunt. This Doctor happens to specialize in treating terminally ill cancer patients, and has had great success in seeing his patients cured of this monstrous disease.

He practices traditional medicine, but he has also devoted years of study to holistic medicine. He incorporates the traditional medicines along with the holistic approach to healing. He recommended juicing and drinking natural juices throughout the day, he promotes going on a juice fast, detoxing the body, a strict vegan diet, ( my aunt has been a strict vegetarian for over 25 years) sunshine, walking, laughing out loud , embracing a healthy life style, and mentally and spiritually accepting life not death!

He has a booklet of an entire holistic cancer fighting protocol. My aunt has followed the protocol and you can see a remarkable difference. She had a doctors visit this past week; the same doctor who told her that she was going to die. When he saw her walk into his office, his eyes stretched and he exclaimed, "This cannot be the same woman, what are you doing? you look amazing! tell me... what are you doing?"

But...God

We are still on the journey and battle but I must say that my aunt is on the winning side.

The War On Cancer-Part One

The War On Cancer-Part One

I was unexpectedly struck by lung cancer. The cancer did not strike my body, but my dear aunt's lungs. My aunt is like a second mother to me. She is one of the most beautiful people on this earth. She is truly an angel, her skin is smooth and cocoa brown, and she's sweet, short and round. She glows because of the joy that permeates from her soul and spirit. She lights up a dull room just by her presence. Her beautiful deep dimples emerge on her cheeks every time she smiles. She's a vegetarian, never smoked or drank a day in her life.

When I heard the news of her cancer, it was as if someone gave me a swift punch to my stomach. I was knocked off my feet, I could barely breathe. I began weeping and asking How? Why? "She did everything right! WHY.. Why..How and why? I began to question my mortality my mothers, my sons. "Are my days numbered?" I went through an array of emotions. Then I had an inspirational moment, I do believe in a higher power than myself, I go to church I have heard the inspirational testimonies of when cancer survivors tell their stories of how they were healed. I believe in the power of medical intervention, radiation , and chemo. So I began to hope, and have faith once again.

But my world has been changed for ever, because I too have been struck by this nasty, unfair disease called cancer. Its an ugly beast that devours the innocent, the good, young, old it does not care who it strikes it just attacks whoever and seeks to kill whenever.

For the first time in my writing career I have ceased writing. I just cannot at this time. Before this I was able to compose a book per year but this will not be the case in 2011. So I ask that you join me as I write a series on the "War on Cancer" take the journey with my aunt and I as we cloak ourselves with faith, and proceed on our fierce battle with lung cancer.

A Holiday Gift: Deitrick & Damita Haddon

Holiday Season typically represents festivities, family, and an abundance of wonderful foods, sweet treats, and gifts. However, to many people the Holiday Season is a time that is laden with sorrow and heartache. Many suffer from the loss of a loved one,unemployment, a torn and dysfunctional family unit, battles with depression, physical disease, or just the loss of hope and faith in one’s life. When one loses sight of their purpose on this earth, and loses hope and faith, this is the beginning of an emotional death.

Our lives here on this earth are a part of a much larger purpose. We each have a unique and divine purpose here on this earth. We have been blessed with gifts that are meant to be shared with others. What is your gift? Your gift is something that comes easily to you and hard for others, and something that you enjoy immensely. Some people have the gift of listening, kindness, hospitality, cooking, sewing, music, writing, cleaning, organizing, or taking the time to discover your divine purpose.

Finding your divine purpose is a process and requires you to make a lifestyle change. This lifestyle change may require you to let go of some of the negative people within your life who refuse to encourage you, or believe in your dreams. This Holiday Season my gift to you is simply reminding you that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You were created for a purpose and a divine plan. This new year may I encourage you to take the time to discover who your creator is, and find your unique gift that your heavenly Father has so graciously given to you. Take the time and enjoy the You Tube clips below, songs that are sung by the dynamic husband and wife team Deitrick & Damita Haddon, reminding us all that our life’s journey is a part of a broader design.

Peace and Blessings
Until next Year,
Camille Kleidysz

Cafe Chat with Stellar Award Nominee Marjane'

Marjane'
2009- London's Mp3 Music Award Nominee
2009- Gospel Music Workshop of America-Gospel Artist Showcase
2008-2009 Stellar Award Nominee for Best New Artist of the Year
2008 featured artist for Karen Clark Sheard, 2008 Grammy Foundation 10th Annual Project
2008 Lilly Mack Series, 2008 JFJ Live Radio Featured Artist, Gospel Avenue 2007, Living Truth Broadcast 2007
West Coast Praze 2007 Featured Artist
2007 African Market Place Featured Artist
2007 Semi Finalist BET'S SUNDAY BEST
2007 BB KINGS featured Artist
2006 Urban Idol Finalist at the Black Business Expo, Gospel Play "Is that Man Your Husband"
Supporting Lead Actress & Singer 2006, Background Vocals for Gospel Artist Rochelle Lowe 2006
Oratorical Celebration for Dr Martin Luther King 2006
Background Vocals for Gospel Artist Keyo 2005, Celebrate Life Cancer Ministries 2005, Faith Sanctuary Church 2005
Steve Harvey Talent Search (El Rey Theatre) 2nd place Winner 2004, Winner of Sounds for Soul Gospel Talent Search 2004
Winner of Talent Search Club 110 2004, Christian Talent Search (CATS) Charlotte North Carolina Runner-up 2004-2005 season
Women Arise Ministries 2004, Heritage Christian Center Choir Album Praise Him All Ye People 2003, and Toast and Roast for Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) 2003

www.marjanemusic.com

Camille Kleidysz: Welcome to Nazareth Heights Café! I had the opportunity to listen to some of your latest Cd, and I have to say that I was completely blown away and moved. You have had some amazing things happen to you lately. Stellar Award nominee for best new artist of the year, your music is taking off here in the States as well as internationally in London. There is truly something special about your voice and songs. What inspired you to come up with the title of your album?


Marjane’: The title of the album was inspired through my personal relationship with God. When I think of all the things he has done for me it brings joy to my heart. I know I will never let go of him.

Camille: Do you have any advice for singers who are trying to break into the business?

Marjane’: My advice for other singers would be to follow the leading of the Lord in all you do. Allow God to take the driver seat in your ministry. Stay focused and in communion with the Lord. There you will find everything you need. Through that special time with God the spirit of God takes reign in you and the Holy Spirit will be present in everything.

Camille: What do you like to do when you’re not singing?


Marjane’: When I am not singing I love to go to the movies and dinner.

Camille: In your opinion what makes a great song?

Marjane': The anointing is what makes a great song. Anyone can sing but it's the power of God behind it that can change someone’s life.


Camille: What was going through your mind when you first found out that you were nominated for the Stellar Awards as best new artist of the year?

Marjane': I was so excited to make the ballot for the Stellar Award. All I could do was thank God.


Camille: What was it like to be one of BET’s Sunday Best semi finalists? And how did you balance your ministry while participating in a competition?

Marjane': My experience at BET's Sunday Best was awesome !!!! It was great for exposure. I currently do not participate in competitions anymore because personally it does not make sense. How can the anointing of God compete against itself? We all have been gifted by God and it's up to us to let him make that platform.

Camille: Tell us your latest news?

Marjane’: My latest news: I am a Nominee for a 2009 London MP3 Music Award.I have also had the chance this month to do the artist showcase for the Gospel music Workshop of America in Cincinnati!

I would like to thank Marjane’ for sharing with us today, and congratulate her on her recent nomination for the London MP3 Awards! Make sure you stop by her website to hear some of her latest project and purchase her CD. www.marjanemusic.com