Articles by Amy Holmes
Amy Yeary Holmes is an ordained United Methodist Elder. Currently, she is a transitional specialist elder for the Holston Conference. When not transitioning churches through conflict, Amy travels the southeastern portion of the country telling stories as a professional storyteller.
by Amy Yeary Holmes
Most birthing narratives are embedded within a masculine journey which is external and involves leaving the ordinary and leaping into the unfamiliar, having adventures, over-coming obstacles, and returning as a hero. In contrast, the feminine journey is an internal journey of reflection, solitude, and self care. Often the chapters of the heroine’s life are seedbeds from which she draws energy and creativity when addressing a problem whose solution lies within the heroine’s being. Handless Maiden tales provide a path to uncover the intricacies of humanity’s feminine side.
