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My name is Betty J. Rodman. I am a Holistic Counselor and artist from Cape Cod, MA. I now reside in Grovetown, GA. I offer alternative, spirituality-based counseling for all ages about any issues concerning the mind, body, spirit and soul.

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Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should the age of sexual consent become standardized across all US states?: 3 of 14
The age of sexual consent should be standardized across the US states for the protection of minors. (There is a standard age for voting.) A legal age for sexual consent that is the same in all states protects adults as well. Most of the statutes as written were meant for girls. {The intent was to define what age was allowabl... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 16 of 73
Although it may be nice if your employees like you, it is not important. It is better to be trusted and respected than it is to be liked. When employees like you, it is easy for the lines of distinction to become blurred. It is more difficult to give orders to people we like and to those who like us. If employees respect and... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 54 of 218
The reason that games get blamed for contributing to violence is because it easier to blame the games than it is to examine what is wrong with society itself. It is a convenient escape from the realities of poor parenting, kids living in isolation, few opportunities and hope for the future, etc. There are a lot of angry peop... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nursing home resident: 2 of 8
Anna's Way So many times, I came to visit you; To see if there was anything that I could do To brighten up your day, But you wouldn't answer, 'cause that was Anna's way. At first I talked to you one-sidedly, And most times you would just ignore me. I wasn't sure if you could even hear, But I set aside my initial fear. And ju... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Exercise Dance as exercise: 7 of 24
Dancing is a great form of exercise. If you are a woman, then belly dancing is the ultimate. It helps you to feel sensual and sexy while exercising those needed muscles all over your body. It is invigorating and stimulating. You can find your inner woman by learning how to belly dance. Women who belly dance are less inhibite... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 88 of 300
Mid-winter ice pops, Crystal clear lemon drops. Snowmen standing in the cold, Getting dirty, growing old. Too soon to think spring. We'll be waiting until the robins sing, And crocuses put on their show. For this is when we'll know. The secrets that nature has been keeping. While the Earth was silently sleeping, And dreaming... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 111 of 361
Death Dances Silver cords and silken strands Just like a puppet in death's hands. Dried out chrysalis, a body deposed Is freedom for the cocooned soul. Death dances for the rich man; The same waltz as for the poor man. Just like a puppet in life's hands. When the curtains rise and the stage is set Take your bow little marion... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lust: 108 of 320
in a black silk kimono, and nothing more. in the shadow of darkness you stand. arms outstretched. the mystery man in a black silk kimono, and nothing more. sash undone oh silent one. as i step away from you. to get a better view. the black silk kimono falls to the floor. close the blinds, and lock the door no words spoken. n... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Adult ADD: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 5
ADD is characterized generally by three components: Being distracted, being impulsive, and being a risk-taker. Distraction is often labeled as the inability to concentrate or pay attention to a specific thing. Yet people with ADD can pay attention, even for long periods of time, to whatever it is that they want to, or have a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Is religion a false sense of security: 8 of 17
Religion is a false sense of security whenever one thinks that their own particular beliefs are better than another. Religion after all is nothing more than moral and ethical codes to live by imposed upon your life by your particular faith, beliefs and upbringing. People rarely decide for themselves. You are whatever you are... More..