 Sir Isaac Newton |
October 2005 Newton's Third Law I am often asked, "Why do you expect women to do all the changing? Men are as much at fault for marriage problems as women are. Why don't you write books and teach classes to men?" My answer has always been "I know that men are also at fault for marriage problems, but I also know that women working alone can bring about dramatic changes in marriage by following laws of the universe discovered and taught by Sir Isaac Newton." |
Newton, the great physicist of the seventeenth century discovered that "With every action there is a reaction - in physics and in man." For example, if you direct several equal objects forcefully towards each other, when they meet they will bounce back, away from each other. Or, if you throw an object up high, it will eventually come back down towards the earth. In the twentieth century Newton's law was found to be only partially true, for with the coming of space travel it was well established that if you throw an object high enough it will not come down but will be pulled up into outer space.
Newton also taught that there were reactions between human being, reactions that are just as absolute as the laws of physics. If we deal with another human being in a certain way, we will bring about a reaction in him, for better or for worse. It is these absolute laws of action and reaction upon which the principles of Fascinating Womanhood are based, so we hold the keys to our own happiness in marriage, independent of any action on the part of our husband. It is even better if the man knows nothing about it, for it shows the tremendous power a woman has in the success of their marriage.
To illustrate Newton's law: Suppose a woman begins marriage with a long list of things about her husband she hopes to change, or improve. After all, she is only thinking of him, his well being and success in life. "He is now just a diamond in the rough." She just wants to polish him up a bit. To her amazement, however, she finds she has only succeeded in "rubbing him the wrong way." Next she tries a carefully worded suggestion, then a few hints but all her efforts only succeed in driving him further away. Finally she discovers the principles of FW. She realizes that "making him over is not her responsibility," and begins to accept him for the man he is. Next she discovers that he has a better side she has overlooked, begins to appreciate his better side and express that appreciation. Finally she discovers that for the ultimate success in marriage, instead of trying to make him over, she must do everything she can to make him happy. Only then does success in her marriage come fully. Only then does it blossom and grow.
To illustrate Newton's Law further: Suppose there is a woman of such angelic character she is admired by all. Her husband appreciates and respects her but after several years of marriage finds she has lost the charm she had in early marriage. She has allowed herself to gain weight. She does not walk or dress in a feminine manner. When her husband, a successful business man goes to his office he is surrounded by feminine women who do their best to keep up their appearance. Although he can appreciate his wife for her goodness, for her kindness and unselfish character, she does nothing to kindle the deep feelings of love existing in every man. Such a marriage is on dangerous ground. Unless such a woman faces reality and makes a real turn-about, unless she realizes, as with Newton's Law, that there are certain laws governing relationships, her marriage is likely to end or turn into a dutiful partnership, lacking the burning fire of love that makes marriage so exquisite!
Comments of Grateful Students:
"Every part of the book is good. When our son and his wife were about to divorce and we felt we could do nothing about it, I came across an FW add in a newspaper and felt, 'Thank Heavens, this is it,' and immediately faxed the add to his wife's home, where she was separated at the time." On receiving the fax she bought the book and immediately began to read it. Her way of thinking has completely changed. She has become cheerful, went back to him and became reconciled. When I think of how they were reproaching and accusing each other and talking about divorce, it is hard to believe that they are happy and at peace now. They feel as if they are living in a dream. I bought a copy of the book too and got completely absorbed in reading it. If I hadn't found the add, they might have been divorced by now. I am really thankful."
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"I was raised a modern woman and want desperately to share this information with many women, for I feel we were deceived by our times, therefore bringing about many unhappy marriages and broken homes."
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"Fascinating Womanhood has caused a change in me and in turn a change in my husband. My husband and I are now in the ministry and I would like to share with others what someone shared with me so many years ago. Thank you for your dedication."
Online Fascinating Womanhood Classes:
We now have online Fascinating Womanhood classes. The class is held all day every Monday through Friday for eight weeks. You can participate in the class any time of day. The teacher begins each class with a 15 minute lesson followed by a topic for discussion among the group, then an assignment for the day. A special weekend assignment is given on Friday. The class is limited to 20 students. When 10 students have enrolled a discussion begins. When 20 students have enrolled the class begins. Fee for the online class is $35.00, which includes an electronic copy of the workbook. After you have downloaded the entire workbook, you can punch 3 holes in it and put it in a three ring binder, or take it to a copy center to have it punched and bound. To enroll in the online class email us your name, address, phone, email address and the $35.00 enrollment fee. We will forward this information to your online teacher and she will get in touch with you and give you instructions for logging into the class.
Live Fascinating Womanood Classes:
We continue to supply Fascinating Womanhood books and teaching materials to churches, study groups and outreach programs. We also supply teaching materials to our authorized teachers to teach in approved organizations or in their homes. There is nothing to take the place of a live class where the teacher and her students can personally communicate with each other, and follow up with a monthly graduate meeting. My daughter, Kristine has recently taught two FW classes in Virginia and reports that success has been as it has always been through the years, astounding and dramatic. If you are interested in teaching a FW class I can give you suggestions on how to get started. It is a most wonderful experience to teach a FW class - to see women come to class with signs of distress in their faces and see them transformed into expressions of happiness and hope. Please consider helping us fill this need and join this world wide effort to bring these teachings world wide.
News Brief From Russia:
Fascinating Womanhood continues to have success in Russia. Our teacher there reports: "Your book has tremendous success in Russia. Even unbelievers buy it with great pleasure. At the end of September I will preach in Germany. I will teach one FW class and tell about Fascinating Womanhood. God bless you for this important part of your life. Love, Vera.