Judith B Miller

Author, Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Mapusha Supporter

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“Steady on with Courage and Love”

—Douglas Byers

judy at blyde river canyon, South Africa

At my core I am simply a champion for equality, compassion and hope, an activist for each of us and for our world

Did you have a “Martie”?

August 28, 2018 by judithb Leave a Comment

Martie in the 60's

Reflecting back, high school was confusing for me. And you?

While I won elections and accolades, this only propped up an image of me that felt foreign. On the outside I looked like a teenage success. I was a cheerleader, a goal-scorer on the lacrosse team, an honor-roll student.

Inside, I wasn’t sure who I was or even what to wear. I was filled with confusion. And I couldn’t seem to dispel the popular notion floating around that I knew all about sex.Continue Reading

Care, Dream, Act

July 18, 2018 by judithb Leave a Comment

child enjoying flowers

Yesterday, after 1 hour of listening to NPR news in the car, I was mad. I walked into the house and looked in the mirror at my tight eyes, furrowed brow, grumpy mouth. I am sure you know the feeling. And perhaps the look.

I don’t like it when I get that particular kind of mad.

It feels suspiciously like being a victim.

I prefer my tears for the migrant children taken from their parents, or the sick, sad feeling of heartbreak when I read of the diminishing environmental protections in our country.

An open heart is often a breaking heart and yet still,Continue Reading

Know Your Truth, Speak Your Truth

May 15, 2018 by judithb Leave a Comment

woman with megaphone speaking out with full moon in background

It is inspiring to watch so many women courageously stand up and speak out about sexual abuse. I know the courage it takes. And I am fired up to help women in any way I can to stand solidly in their power.

I envision more and more women able to speak their truth and stand strong for what they believe is right.

I know that if women were more empowered, this world would look quite different.

Hiding my truth, going silent

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Yoga is Connection

January 12, 2018 by judithb 1 Comment

Judith B Miller practicing yoga, South Africa

Yoga has been a dear friend in my life for over 30 years.

It has always been for me a practice of the heart—an essential posture of eyes closed, palms together at the heart. This as is how I begin my yoga practice and every class I’ve ever taught.

The very first yoga class I attended was back east in Boston, MA in the 70’s when it was still very India exotic. I figured if the Beatles liked it I should give it a try. So I donned shorts and a tee shirt and went to a class in a somewhat ragtag downtown studio.Continue Reading

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From Judy…

Here I am once again in friendly, green Portland, Oregon, after fourteen years of community development work in South Africa.

My book, Hand Spun Hope, Making a Difference in Rural South Africa, is available on Amazon.

My Life Coaching practice is in full swing and enlivened by the lessons gleaned from my time in South Africa—trust and risk and then trust and risk again! My focus is on listening to your own inner wisdom, letting your hopes fly wide and then, bringing them into the world with action.

I am an inspirational speaker and appreciate any opportunity to share my message of hope and inspire you into action.

I continue to support the Mapusha Weaving Cooperative in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

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