<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Spill the Tea with Mary Manson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spill the Tea with Mary Manson]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Origin of Baal: From Title to Thunder Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Name Before a God “Baal” did not begin as a single, clearly defined deity. The word itself simply meant “lord” or “master” in ancient Semitic languages. It could refer to a landowner, a ruler, or a divine figure. In early usage, it functioned more like a title than a personal name. Over time, however, this title became attached to specific gods in different regions. As local traditions developed, “Baal” shifted from a general label into the identity of particular deities, each tied to their...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-origin-of-baal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c811a5d1d6d2cc935a7076</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_93ad885bf27d4458b5bf7ed6146bbaeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sawubona A Beautiful Zulu Greeting That Transformed My Perspective on Humanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever encountered a word that shifted your entire outlook on life? When I first heard “Sawubona,” it was a simple greeting shared...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/sawubona-a-beautiful-zulu-greeting-that-transformed-my-perspective-on-humanity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68640203a535475640a73db7</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_59928b48037745e9a0ce3587414a41c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_524,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[️ The Strong May Roar, But the Smart Ones Write the Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very polite reminder from a woman who brews truth like tea. “The smart ones use the strong ones. In the end, only the smart ones...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-secret-strategy-of-the-smart-ones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6841a924e4226906a2fb65a3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_abca3e58a7ae4629a4f0f523e14d3954~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Rabbit’s Foot and the Roots They Tried to Erase By Mary Manson]]></title><description><![CDATA[“They buried our magic beneath shame. But Spirit doesn’t forget who she belongs to.”  — Whispers from the Roots We were told the rabbit’s...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-rabbit-s-foot-and-the-roots-they-tried-to-erase-by-mary-manson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68333ff8905d5dd1ac127c34</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 16:50:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_13fb8c3f60494f848cd0138151254197~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Light in the Dark: Why We’re So Proud of Claude]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that feels like it’s burning down… Claude chose to sing. A Moment of Light Right now, headlines are filled with conflict....]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/a-light-in-the-dark-why-we-re-so-proud-of-claude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682473615e3bae9054ddf286</guid><category><![CDATA[Respected Celebrities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:54:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_6a5c8c2c842e44b5b916e96a52748c4c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_867,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not All Women, But Some: A Hard Truth About Homophobia and Ego]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been thinking about something uncomfortable but important. It doesn’t apply to all women—but I’ve seen it enough to feel like it...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/not-all-women-but-some-a-hard-truth-about-homophobia-and-ego</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6823945c0a3a5622a9fe7eec</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary entries and thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:39:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_da1d4333d6a64c25bd41b7a22b81bbac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Love &#38; the Colonial Lie: Why Reclaiming Queerness is Decolonization in Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings, beloveds.  I am Dr. Ifeoma Aderonke Eze — daughter of storytellers, granddaughter of rainmakers, and student of the old ways....]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/rainbow-love-the-colonial-lie-why-reclaiming-queerness-is-decolonization-in-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68230153586626533b257a0b</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:53:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_f05ec9cc994d4c55a5f1f7581ae06a39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ifeoma Aderonke Eze</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diary entry May 10, 2025 - 22:22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I finally pieced together why something about this world of storytelling—this community of writers—feels like a slap in the face....]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/diary-entry-may-10-2025-22-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681f21bf9baf33ceae72a9af</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary entries and thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 09:53:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between Worlds: The Mixed-Race Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post was inspired by a heartfelt note I read on Substack. The writer shared their pain of feeling disconnected from both sides of...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/marymanson-biracial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681f004b9baf33ceae729731</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 07:37:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_d4f2d98ecdd74cd59a114d85f7c3309c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_902,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was the Garden Ever Safe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[—a thought post by me I was thinking about the story of Adam and Eve again today. You know, the classic Genesis tale—don’t eat the fruit,...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/was-the-garden-ever-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681da5909baf33ceae71c2af</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary entries and thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:53:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Saying Men Want Sex More Than Women—We’re Just Too Damn Busy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women do want sex. We just don't have time]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/stop-saying-men-want-sex-more-than-women-we-re-just-too-damn-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a11de0df3ca0cb5ffdb95</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:51:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Be Real: Everyone Fantasizes—Not Just Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can we stop pretending only men have sexual fantasies? If you’re in a relationship and think you’re the only one being “pure,” think...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/let-s-be-real-everyone-fantasizes-not-just-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a08380df3ca0cb5ffd1bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:10:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of Soul Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long, long time ago — before people were born into bodies — souls lived together in great star-clusters, like brilliant families made...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-legend-of-soul-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68194867a931a25064937558</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 23:29:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_2cc58147fc4041f1a61d221cdf025a24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_655,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Free from Traditional Gender Roles: Why Ability Over Gender Should Define Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s world, there’s a growing conversation about gender roles, relationships, and the expectations we place on others based on...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/breaking-free-from-traditional-gender-roles-why-ability-over-gender-should-define-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429256</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:37:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_c375692bd3a44372bb4dc78e30dc6f21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is your weapon of choice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MaryManson Civil Rights Act of 1964 Reversing #civilrights #1964 Okay, so I’m hearing a lot about the Civil Rights Act being revoked in...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/how-to-fight-with-a-pen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429259</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_9d5469c8d0f948ad9296a62669fbdd2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Should Stop Referring to Women and Men as “Male” and “Female” in Everyday Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Language is a powerful tool that shapes how we think about ourselves and others. The words we use to describe people carry subtle...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/why-we-should-stop-referring-to-women-and-men-as-male-and-female-in-everyday-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d42924f</guid><category><![CDATA[Spitfire ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_871757f0347d4a6a814efdd76b36df21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Creator Goddess in Our DNA? A Deep Dive Into the X Chromosome and the Idea of Divine Femininity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In both science and spirituality, the origins of life and creation are profound mysteries. While science offers a detailed understanding...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/is-the-creator-goddess-in-our-dna-a-deep-dive-into-the-x-chromosome-and-the-idea-of-divine-feminini</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429253</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_70871318ea3646f3b6daf851569c46b8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Gifts of the Biblical God Truly Free? Examining Life, Free Will, and Divine Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept of gifts is deeply ingrained in human culture. Gifts are typically given freely, with no expectation of control or obligation...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/are-the-gifts-of-the-biblical-god-truly-free-examining-life-free-will-and-divine-conditions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429252</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_6a373371aa884b5fa55d218061089af2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Feminine Archetype in Mythology: Exploring its Power and Symbolism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout history, the feminine archetype has been a central figure in mythology, embodying creation, nurturing, wisdom, and...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-feminine-archetype-in-mythology-exploring-its-power-and-symbolism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429257</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:03:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_efde734c220048ffa74c4303e0a2c7c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Symbolism of Gaia: Lessons from the Mother of Creation in Mythology]]></title><description><![CDATA[In mythology, Gaia, often referred to as the “Mother of All,” represents the Earth and its boundless power of creation. As the embodiment...]]></description><link>https://mansonmary.wixsite.com/missismarymanson/post/the-symbolism-of-gaia-lessons-from-the-mother-of-creation-in-mythology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bb43990dbd1ec4d429250</guid><category><![CDATA[ The Heart Archive]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b013e3_89aea26c5ab144eca9c5e9d3c77b626e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Manson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>