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Donna Henes is an internationally renowned urban shaman, award-winning author, popular speaker and workshop leader whose joyful celebrations of celestial events have introduced ancient traditional rituals and contemporary ceremonies to millions of people in more than 100 cities since 1972. She has published five books and currently writes for the Huffington Post, Beliefnet and UPI (United Press International) Religion and Spirituality Forum, and serves as ritual consultant for television and films. Mama Donna, as she is affectionately called, maintains a ceremonial center, spirit shop, ritual practice and consultancy in Exotic Brooklyn, NY where she offers intuitive tarot readings and spiritual counseling and works with individuals, groups, institutions, municipalities and corporations to create meaningful ceremonies for every imaginable occasion.
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It is my hope that as more and more women rise to reign
in the fullest potential 
of our supremacy,
we will harness our purpose,
passion, and power
and direct it toward

creating a more balanced
and peaceful world. 
This is the legacy of Her majesty.
- QMD 

Tur n Your  
Midlife C risis
into  
Your Crowning Achievement! 
  
Take a Stand

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Hail Queens!
  
 
 
    
 
 
We have been inundated lately on all fronts - economic, political, geophysical, meteorological, astrological, and spiritual - with threats of terror and trauma. These are indeed very scary times. What is at stake is our safety, our peace of mind, our centered inner selves, our very lives and the lives of all the species who share our planet home. Indeed, our Mother Earth, Herself, is very vulnerable right now.
 
What to do?
 
We can shrink in fear and wallow in our worries, just close down. Or we can use this time to work toward the expansion, openness, and love that we all know in our heart of hearts is possible.
 
Some might argue that we don't have any choice in this upside down dangerous world and that we can't affect what will happen. But even if we can't immediately alter the course of human events on the world stage, we can certainly create change in our own lives and in all of the lives that we touch.
 
Our thoughts are the seeds of that change. We know that worrying is like praying for what we do not want. Instead, let us put our intentions, attention, and energy toward what we do want.
 
So our first order of business must be to stay positive. To entertain only positive possibilities. To imagine only affirmative alternatives. To surround ourselves with wholly uplifting, life-affirming people and influences. To align ourselves solely with the greater good so that our actions will be born of only the finest of our best intentions.
 
What we all have to do from now on is to stay alert, stay centered, stay calm, stay connected, and most important of all, keep talking. Talking, writing, protesting keeps the light of truth and tolerance shining upon the hidden agendas of governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals. Silence, like the dark of night, shelters nefarious deeds. Silence forgives violence.
 
I am writing this on March 24, the day of the March For Our Lives, which was instigated and led by kids who refused to stay silent in the face of the forces of darkness. I am so impressed with their focus and determination to create change. Today, a week later, I am amazed, delighted and heartened at the positive effect that they are having across the country and around the world.  
 
   
With blessings of the wisdom of children, 
  
The wolf will live with the lamb,  
the leopard will lie down with the goat,  
the calf and the lion and the yearling together;  
and a little child will lead them.  
- Isaiah 11:6.
 
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From the  mouths  of Babes

11-Year-Old Naomi Wadler's Speech
At The March For Our Lives
A Letter To My 12-Year-Old Self

Dear Donna,
 
I know you are miserable, sad, scared, angry. You are planning your escape. Good for you for even imagining it! But the time is not yet. Trust in time. Trust in your dreams. Trust that you will live a special life, and most of all, trust that you will finally find the power to fulfill your dreams. And surprise! That confidence and happiness is right there inside of you. It's there now, but I know you can't feel it. But I also know that somewhere in your sad little heart lies a smoldering coal of passion and presence. And in just a few years it will ignite and light you with the sheer joy of Self-love. With courage. With competence and confidence. This, I promise, will come to pass. I know this, because it has happened. I am you. And I am powerful and happy.
 
Love,
Donna
a kid. a kid in the world
 alone and with no control
but only her inner vision
of grace and love of beauty
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Teen Queens
Fifteen young girls dressed in bright red, pink, peach and aqua dresses and wearing sashes that read "No hate," "Equality" and "United Families held a quinceañera  on the State Capitol steps in Austin, Texas to protest the state's sanctuary cities ban.

A quinceañera is a coming-of-age celebration in many Latin American countries, similar to a sweet sixteen party in the United States. They are often grand affairs with formal dresses and large celebrations.

"In Latino culture, quinceañeras are an important tradition to bring families together to unite communities, to unite culture," said Magdalena Juarez, one of the girls who participated in the event. "Today we do that to protest [Senate Bill 4]."


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Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to The Queen's Chronicles. Please keep your comments coming. And do feel free to make suggestions about content you would like to see. Or anything else, for that matter. It is a joy to connect with you.
 
 

Letters In Response to the FEBRUARY 2018 Issue:
 
Such a good reminder, Queen Mama, and so thoughtfully written. May we continue to nourish our sacred selves, as you articulate so well. Blissings
- Glenys, Australia
 
I'm so grateful to receive the Chronicles ......always, but especially in particular this month. There's so much excellent material that I look forward to spending more time on than I have right now. The topic of self-cherishing/loving oneself is something I've been looking at (and hopefully taking in!) lately. Sincerely,
- Lynne, OR
 
It has taken me quite some time to reach a level of Self-love that enriches me and my life. I am thankful for your encouragement and support.
- Livia,HI 
 
So interesting and brilliantly done Mama Donna!
- Gail, CT
 
Thank you for explaining, Mama Donna! My favorite is the Native American quote - so perfect!
- Holly, NY
 
I always love reading your letters!
- Nancy, NC
 
  Just love you!
- Suzanne, CT
 
 
Please keep your letters coming. And do feel free to make suggestions about content you would like to see. Or anything else, for that matter. 
Please send your responses to [email protected]

Your letters will be printed in the next Queen's Chronicles.
Kudos to the Queens!

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We extend hearty congratulations to our multi-talented circle of Sister Queens for their impressive accomplishments and successes.
 
 

 
 
 
 
     
Use anything you can think of to understand
and be understood, and you'll discover
the creativity that connects you with others.
- Martha Beck

 
Alessandra Belloni, NJ; Julie Harrison, NY; Barbara Rosenthal,NY; Peggy Shaw NY; Lois Weaver, NY;
on their performances and/or performances of their work.
 
C. Bangs, NY; Lauren Curtis, NJ; Sandra DeSando, NJ; Janet Goldner, NY; Barbara Hammer, NY; Christy Rupp,Suzanne Lacy, CA; Aleya Lehmann Bench, NY; Lorraine O'Grady, NY; Yoko Ono, NY; Christy Rupp, NY;   Carolee Schneemann, NY; Linda Sterin, NY Martha Wilson, NY; 
    on the exhibitions of their artwork.
 
Annie Lanzillotto, NY, Hard Candy: Caregiving, Mourning, and Sagelight (Book )
on her new publications.

To
Martha Wilson, NY 
Founder of Franklin Furnace Archives (and sister DISBAND member) on receiving a citation from New York City Council for Four Decades of Major Contributions.
 
To Dr. Carolyn Becker, MA on receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the Endocrine Society.
 
To Lois Weaver, NY, on winning the WOW Women in Creative Industries Award for Fighting the Good Fight!
 
To Gerry Sandweiss, VT on the birth of her new grand baby.
 
 
  BRAVA!
 
Please send your good news, achievements, accomplishments, successes and celebrations so that our international circle of sovereign sisters can send you blessings and accolades.

And we are glad to so. It is a joy and a privilege to share in the fortune of another woman. I recently heard Oprah say the saddest thing ever - "The hardest thing about being successful is having someone to be glad for you."

It takes a centered and confident Queen to break that pattern. There are 60 million thrones out there. One for each of us. There is plenty of purpose, passion and power for us all. May we use it well! 
 
Circle of Concern

Helping Hands Circle


Please Offer Your Purest Thoughts, Your Heart-Felt Prayers, Your Great Good Feelings, And Your Very Best Blessings For Healing and Peace of Mind To:
 
 
 
 
 
 
A drianne, NY; Alison, TN; Amy, NY; Babs, NY; Barbara, NJ; Bebee, DE; Berenice, NY; Bettye, NY Betty, AL; Chrissie, NY; Christine, NY; Dana, FL; Dawn, CA; Diane, NY; Dolly, NY; Dominique, NM; Dorothy, CA; Elfie, NY; Gail, WA; Jo, AZ; Gerry, VT; Joan, ME; Joan, NY; Judi, FL; Judith, NY; Karen, NJ; Kathleen, PA; Kathrine, Denmark; Kaylin, MD; Diane, Scotland; Kazuko, NY; Kim, NY; Kimi, NJ; Laura, NY; Laurie, OH; Laurie, MN; Linda, FL; Linda, SC; Lisa, NJ; Lorie, KY; Lydia, CO; Lisa, PA; Lucia, TX; Margi, NY; Mari, VA; Margi, NY; Marna, NY; Marsha, NY; Mary, MD; Mary, NY; Mary, OH; Mary, CO; Nancy, NY; Nancy, NC; Nona, LA; Pat, MA; Patsy, NY; Paula, NT; Pearl, NY; Reynolds, NY; Roberta, NY; Sally, NY;Sandy, CA; Sharon, NY; Shelley, NY; Sheriden, MA; Shirley, IN; Sherli, CA; Sid, PA; Sue, CA; Susan, NC; Susan, NY; Terese, NY; Terri, FL; Urvashi, NY; Vicki, MN; Weslea, ME;
and Yvette, NY;
who are in the process of healing themselves from illness, accident, injury, or surgery. 

Amy, NY; D. Barbara, NY; Beverly, NY; Carol, NY; Diana, FL; Donna, NY;Gaetana, NY; Joanne, NY; Kimberly, NY; Kyia, MN; Linda, NY; Linda, NY; Maureen, NY; Meryl, NY; Beedee, NY; Patricia, Australia; Regi, CA;Sheryll, CA;Susan, NY; and Svetlana, NY; 
who would benefit greatly from some spiritual support.
 
Erica, New Zealand; Erica, CT; Gaetana, NY; Gail, NY; Holly, NY;Janet, CT; Kat, NY; Kate, NY; Kathrine, Denmark; Lois, NY; Marya, NY; Nancy, NC; and Roslyn, NJ; RUTH, CA
the caregivers who are in weary need of care themselves.

May Their Spirits Rest in Peace    
Linda Brown, KS
Louise Slaughter, NY

With Heart Felt Condolences
Selena Fox, WI
Ruth Pastor, FL


Prayer requests:
I'd like to add The Schwartz Family to the Circle of Concern for spiritual healing and positive energies.  With gratitude for community, 
- Lynne, OR


The only work that will ultimately bring any good  
to any of us is the work of contributing  
to the healing of the world.
- Marianne Williamson
 
 
    
Please send your requests for physical and spiritual healing and positive energy so that the powerful women of The Queen's Court might send their prayers and blessings to you in your time of need.
  


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