There was a door to which I found no key,

There was a veil past which I could not see.

Then, to heaven itself I cried,

"What lamp has destiny to guide her children

struggling in the dark?"

"Know Thyself" a wee small voice replied.

There is much meaning in this verse. It tells us that knowing ourselves will open doors for us and bring us out of darkness. It can become a lamp to light our way to a better life. And what does it have to do with marriage? It has everything to do with it, especially in turning a troubled marriage into a happy one. This is how it works:

First, what does "know thyself" mean? It means to know who you really are. It means to have a correct view of yourself - your strengths and your weaknesses, your virtues and your faults. Knowing both sides is extremely important.

To discover who you really are you must first realize your divine nature. Inherently you are the daughter of a divine being with angelic characteristics and noble attributes. You were born a woman, made to be protected, loved and treasured. You may not have measured up to this lofty ideal but you need to give careful thought to the inherent qualities within you, traits which can be discovered and cultivated. With self-direction you can grow to tremendous heights; you can become an angelic woman of great worth.

Knowing your faults and weaknesses is just as important as knowing your virtues. Take a good honest look at yourself. If you are self-centered you need to recognize it. If you are lazy and undisciplined you need to open your eyes and see this fault in yourself. Only when you recognize a fault will you have the motivation to bring it under control.

Now to "Know Thyself" is not an easy thing to do. The great barrier is blindness. As human beings we are ever aware of the flaws in others and blind to our own. So I want to warn you again: When you study the principles of Fascinating Womanhood, if you are not willing to take an honest look at yourself the great promises of a tender, loving marriage will pass you by. You will drink from an empty cup.

So often a woman will study the teachings of Fascinating Womanhood with great eagerness, intent on living them. But, when she comes to a principle rather difficult to live she may skip over it, thinking it insignificant. She may imagine that the other teachings far outweigh the one at hand. Yet that very principle may be the thing, which is causing a problem in her relationship, a problem which if not corrected could lead to a total marriage failure.

For example: Suppose a woman is striving diligently to create a happy marriage. She is attentive to her husband's physical needs, devotes her time and attention to running an organized household and is an excellent mother. But her husband is terribly unhappy in their relationship. Why? He wants more than food for his body. He wants a warm, sensitive woman who will make him feel like a man. She senses his disappointment but doesn't see why? To her she is the perfect wife. As she studies the principles of Fascinating Womanhood she comes to the part about Pandora's Box. She is told to "Let your husband open Pandora's Box and express his feelings and the things he finds disappointing in you or even offensive." She is not to defend herself but is to allow him to empty Pandora's Box. This therapy is a cleansing treatment for a troubled relationship. In some instances it is absolutely necessary for the marriage to survive.

But when the woman we are describing reads about Pandora's Box she closes the book and says, "I can't do that. All the rest of FW I can live but I can't do that." And yet that principle, instead of being insignificant, is the main problem in their marriage. He is not allowed to be honest with her. And applying the Pandora's Box principle is the very thing which is lacking and which could mend their broken relationship. Allowing your husband to open Pandora's Box will give you insights about yourself you need to have, will help you "Know Thyself" so you can correct the things he finds undesirable.

So it all boils down to this: You must learn to know yourself. Take off the blinders and take a good look at yourself. Don't be afraid. You have strengths as well as weaknesses. You were made to be loved and treasured. Your divine nature demands it. If you do not have a feeling of worth you are not measuring up to the person you could be. Open your eyes, come out of the darkness and you will see what you need to do to be angelic and deserving of the best. And never forget who you are.

"Praise the Lord. I am so impressed by this website. Thank God for placing you on the www." D. L

"Your teachings are needed more today than ever before. There are so many hurting women."

I would like a pen pal but prefer to send letters via the postal system as I don't have a computer of my own. My city and state are Charlotte, NC. If not possible by mail I will go to the library and correspond by email.

The Fascinating Womanhood program grants permission to churches, educational institutions and outreach programs to teach this course. We also grant permission to women to conduct study groups in their homes.

We do not offer a teacher training program. What is required to be a successful teacher is success in living the teachings, a well prepared lesson and a conviction of the subject. That which comes form the heart reaches the heart.

We do make classroom materials available. The Teacher Lesson Guide includes the Introduction and twelve lessons, with suggestions for condensing it into a shorter course. It also includes suggested teaching skills and answers to the workbook. The Student Workbook clarifies and strengthens the message of Fascinating Womanhood and helps women apply the principles to themselves. When the course is completed it serves as a quick review. If you would like to teach a class or organize a study group, request a Teacher Order Form. Teachers who order in quantities are entitled to a cash discount.

We do not keep track of where and when classes are taught. If there is one near you the word usually gets around. If not, you may want to organize a study group. In this case request a Teacher Order Form. We invite teachers to announce their classes on this web site.

My classes will begin:

Monday, February 7^th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

286 West Artesia St. Pomona, California 91768

This first class will be the Introduction.

Complete schedule of the classes:

February 7, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3

To register please call: (909) 622-7262

Voice Mail: (909) 920-1575

Thank you,

Katrina Session

Teacher

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