The S Factor

Sheila Kelley

S Factor Letters

Amen on your e-mail about the predatory woman. I had one in my life who chased my husband (who is very naive) and now claims she was the victim. If I could send this to her without it showing it was from me I would send it tonight! Bravo for speaking up!
Liz


Hi Sheila,
I wanted to thank you for the "Global S." It's this marvelous little treat that pops in my inbox at what seems like just the right moment, and I look forward to it each month. I love the commentary, and I especially love the feeling it gives me, about my own feminity, energy, and womanly power. I hope that doesn't sound too silly. I just love how it reminds me to appreciate my wonderful female friends, and - as an especially needed reminder when most difficult - appreciate myself and my own body.

Last summer when I first got your book, I showed it to my best gal pal, and she was so intrigued she went out and got her own copy. It ended up inspiring her in a different way. For her birthday I got her a sort of "themed" gift, an assortment of items to celebrate some things that are most special about her, to me - her musical talent, her love of film and theatre and art, and a reminder to nuture herself once in a while (to fulfill that part of the gift, I got her this really great book she wanted that had recipes for homemade spa treatments - totally up her alley, and a great reminder to pamper herself when things get stressful). Anyway, she loved the "theme" so much that when my birthday came around, she decided to do the same for me. She knew I was trying to start up my former writing hobby again, so she got me a book on screenwriting (Whew! Not sure that's my style, I'm more of the short story/novel kind of gal, but it's definitely a fascinating process). For my intense love of music, she got me a CD I'd been wanting. And get this - to celebrate 2 things, my love of film and our new connection about S Factor, she got me a DVD of your movie Dancing at the Blue Iguana, because she knew that's what had started the whole S Factor movement for you, and she thought it was a sort-of "symbol" honoring the changes in me, and in her. Isn't that cool?

So, if you're ever feeling in doubt about the difference you make for women everywhere, please let me express my great thanks for all that you do. Your work is a gift to women everywhere, and I'm so grateful for it.

Warmest Regards,
Sherry



Hi, Sheila. Just wanted you to know how much your comments, messages, and attitude are inspirational and appreciated. I am stuck right now, but look forward to contacting you in the future about a visit to LA or an on the road workshop. Thank you. You are the BEST!
Judy



Thank you! Thank you! for creating the s factor. I was a student who took both level one and level two... I loved the classes....and hope to take them again!

When I first came to class I was so overwhelmed with all the different ways to "get in touch with your body". Both having been somewhat abused in my marriage and having recently lost 160lbs. This was beyond difficult for me. But what I noticed is as I progressed with my classes and "the movement" my personal life also started to unfold for me as well. Like a beautiful flower opening after years of rain.

I may not have been the best student or dancer but I cannot tell you the changes in my life because of this...I hope to save my pennies and be back soon!!
xoxox
Milissa



Sheila,
you go girl! I sure hope that !@#$%%$#@#$#@ who tried to pick up your husband read your letter and is totally humiliated by it. I also am in a wonderfully strong relationship with my husband, I trust him totally, but am sickened by some of the poor excuse for woman that roam this planet!.... anyway just wanted to write a note to say I enjoyed your story!
Rachel



Hi, Sheila.
Just wanted you to know how much your comments, messages, and attitude are inspirational and appreciated. I am stuck right now, but look forward to contacting you in the future about a visit to LA or an on the road workshop. Thank you. You are the BEST! Judy

 

Thank you for all of your powerful, inspiring and sometimes critical letters about last month's editorial. Apparently, the subject of woman to woman honor is a hot topic. We're including some of your responses in a new section called, Letters to Sheila. Glad I could ignite your flames and get you thinking, writing and debating so passionately.