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First My52WOW Book Club Pick for 2014: Kabbalah for the Layman

So, I blazed through the last book club pick, and I really enjoyed it. It was the kind of book that I will have to use as a reference, however. Lots of great meditations and exercises to help you neutralize fear, stay in the moment and face your fears head on. I’m glad I made my way … Continue reading →

You may have heard of speed-dating, but have you heard of speed-faithing?

I found this article and it made me laugh. My global, spiritual, interfaith journey took 52 weeks, 1 week at a time (well, truly, it continues to this day, but that was what kicked off the project). Little did I know that I could have condensed my experience into one night of speed-faithing. Googling it … Continue reading →

My52WOW is Three Years Old!

I visited Urban Village for the first time during Week 22 of My First 52 Weeks; this morning, when I looked outside and saw the beautiful, crisp, fall Chicago day, I decided that taking a stroll down the street to visit my Urban Village church home would be how I would spend my worship time … Continue reading →

Do you know of any faith-inspired service organizations that need volunteers?

My52WOW family – I need your help.   Do any of you know of any faith-based service organizations that you would like to tell me about? Better if it is an organization that needs volunteers, or utilizes volunteer energy. You know me – any faith community is fine. I’m working on a new project for My52WOW, and … Continue reading →

Regaining Resilience after Extreme Loss: A Top 10 List

Yesterday, I had a wonderful experience – sharing the My52WOW story with the Women’s Exchange in Winnetka, Illinois, during their Friday Salon. Among a wonderful group of women, I shared my experience, and heard from some amazing women, and they shared theirs, which blessed me and encouraged me. The topic for the afternoon was: Regaining … Continue reading →

Where I will be August 24, 2013

For those of you who know the My 52 Weeks of Worship story, you know that August 24th is a sacred day for me. I am honored that on August 24th, this year, I will be able to be in the presence of powerful women of faith on a panel sponsored by ShePreaches Magazine. Sharing … Continue reading →

My 52 Weeks of Worship at the Delta Sigma Theta Convention 7/15 and 7/16

Pamay Bassey, Author, My 52 Weeks of Worship, will be in DC on Monday and Tuesday, July 15th and 16th, 9 AM to 9PM at the Laurel Tucker Duplessis Artist’s Pavillion in the Carnegie Library across the street from the DC Convention Center. If you are in the DC area, come by and say hello. Let’s … Continue reading →

Wishing a Blessed Ramadan to all who observe it

    “Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, and the month in which Muslims fast during the daylight hours to fulfill one of the five pillars of the faith.” – Week 48, My 52 Weeks of Worship. Ramadan begins this week. Ramadan Kareem to all my Muslim brothers and Sisters

Happy New Year from My 52 Weeks of Worship

This reminds me of #2…

Today, an article in the Huffington Post Religion’s Faith Shifts section: “Hispanic Churches, Historically Spanish-speaking, Adopt More English To Appeal To Growing Numbers Of U.S.-born Latinos”, reminds me of #2 of the 52 Things That I Learned From My 52 Weeks of Worship.  What do you think of the interplay between family, faith, religion, and … Continue reading →