EDITORIAL MAILBOX

Faith in You I have faith in you and place great hope in you. Pleasecontinue your good work with the magazine. Also,please pass on to your educators that they shouldtransform existing textbooks into Action Dynamos tohelp every child grow up. M VISHNU INDIA     

Professional Womens Empo,.werment in China： The Power of Reflection

I＇m delighted to write a column in Women of China English Monthly. Here, 1＇11 share interesting findings, key insightsand real stories from the work I＇ve been doing with thousands of competent professional women in China -- and around Asia. Given that it＇s the start of the calendar year, I want to shave a powerful exercise -- on reflection, to set you up for success in the coming year, and beyond. To start, grab a journal, and answer the following questions： What do you think your colleagues would say about you？ What have been your key successes during the past year？ What are the best practices you used to achieve those successes＇？     

Professional Women： Reframing the Work-life-balance Conversation for Women （Part 2）

Last month, I asked some big questions around fulfilhnent, such as, ＂How do you define success？＂ and ＂What do youdo that brings you fulfilhnent？＂ They are difficult, but important, questions that dig deeper and invite you to think differently about your work-life balancc. Today. I＇ll focus on the everyday, oll some specific questions to ask and strategies to use to construct your work and life in a sustainable way.     

From the Mailbag

My name s Ioana.Iwork as an Eniglish teacher in Wuhan,in Central China＇s Hubei Province.I am fond of reading your magazine.1 wish to congratulate you on the amazing work Women of China has done so far.Personally,I am grateful for the stories you bring with every issue,and for the new and exciting information and inspiration you bring.     

北京足疗好去处

The feet are probably the hardest-working parts of your body, they support your weight day after day, whether you play football, go to work or stroll through a supermarket. Therefore, your feet deserve special treatment after a hectic day, and a foot massage is a great way to revive your feet and relax your mind and muscles. The following are some recommended massage centers in Beijing.     

读书(英文)

Your Chinese Horoscope 2006: What the Year of the Dog Holds in Store for You 《2006狗年运势》 Author. Neil Somerville Publisher: Harper Element The year 2006 is the Year of the Dog on the Chinese zodiac. What does this mean for you? The ancient art of Chinese Astrology, which predates the Western zodiac, is a detailed system of divination that has been used in the Orient for thousands of years. The depths of its wisdom and the accuracy of its character analysis and predictions have caught the imagination of the West in recent years, and have resulted in the rapid rise of its popularity. Your Chinese Horoscope 2006 is a popular and enlightening guide, which contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead-a year that offers great hope, advancement and opportunity. This complete astrological guide, now in its 19th year, includes an introduction to the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac; an explanation of the Five Elements, including which one governs your sign; and what the Year of the Dog has in store for you, your family, your loved ones and friends.     

西部印象

Western China＇s scenes affected me deeply and gave me so much enjoyment that I almost forgot to leave the region.Western China has such a natural beauty that all you need to do is press your camera＇s shutter and you will be satisfied with the photos.     

网摘(英文)

"Ybu urban kids,who are being raised in the midst ofhap piness,often fail to appreciate what happiness really means.Enjoying famous-brand clothes and toys,many ot you otten get into a huff whenever you feel discontented,and you threaten your parents that you will never go to school.Do you realize that some children your age live in difficulties and hardships?Take my students for eXample;the children study in a house,made from sun-dried mud brjcks,on the edge of a dune     

沟通之桥(英文)

Dear Readers, This is to say hello to you. In this column, we plan to publish articles written by foreign readers who are interested in our magazine. We would like to hear about your work or life experience in China, and impressions about Chinese women. Views and opinions on any topics you specialize in, which concern China, are also     

家政人的“红河情”

"You will become the first group of housekeepers from Honghe,of southwestern China's Yunnan Province,to work in East China's Shanghai.People in your hometown will hold a grand welcoming ceremony when you return in the future,"said Zhao Huimin,founder and president of Shanghai Xinbei Housekeeping Services Co.,Ltd.,during a job fair in Honghe County,in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture.     

To Be Ten Years Younger

EAT Bananas Often—Bananas are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and many mineral substances like iron and phosphorus that help to balance the acidity and alkalinity of your body. It is one of the best health foods to refresh you and ease your mind. Drink Milk Everyday—Milk contains high levels of calcium and is very nutritious. Drinking a cup of milk helps you to absorb 3 grams more protein. The drink does good to     

读者来信

Dear Women of China, I saw a post on your Weibo account, in which you reported that foreigners who intend to work as teachers in China may face a higher threshold, as employers nationwide will require teachers to have previous teaching experience. I worked as a trainer and head teacher. I wouldn＇t mind if new teachers did not have experience as long they were willing to learn, and as long as they loved the trade. I would never consider the race or place of origin, but only the teaching quality and proper language skills, of a potential teacher.     

来信

Dear Women of China,Happy New Year.I hope you are doing well.I recently saw your great magazine for the first time,in Beijing,when I went to the US Embassy.It is really well done.It was a great read while I waited.I am a writer and entrepreneur involved in fashion,education,and sustainability,and I wan ted to reach out and get more information about your publication.I have worked most of my life involved with many women's organizations,and I have recently begun working with a company doing some research on women in business.In addition,I have had the honor of interviewing many amazing women and men from around the world.I look forward to hearing back from you.Thank you so much.     

Nine Weddings in Half a Century

THERE is a Chinese saying the sentimentof which I am sure you all know: "Themore children you have, the greater your goodfortune and happiness." Here we see a mind-set that existed in China for generations, thebelief that having more children will not onlysafeguard your well-being and care in old agebut will help the healthy development of theclan. My parents belong to a generation whooft stated this philosophy. My mother married young (she was not yetsixteen) and managed to fit in nine children inall - eight boys and one girl, me. When mymother reflects on the past she says that shedid not experience much of the luck the     

Dancing to Elegant Music

From different parts of the world, You gathered in Beijing; Your skin in different shades, Ripples the rhythm of Spring. Trippingly, you dance and play, Urbanely, you smile softly as water. With your fair image, You bring glamour to the stage.     

读者来信

Dear Women of China, I enjoyed reading about James Chau in your April issue. I used to live in Beijing and I watched CCTV for my daily news fix. I＇ve always wondered why Chau liked to lean towards the side like that. I＇m glad that was mentioned in your article, and that be answered the question so thoroughly and honestly. Thank you for clearing up that question for     

Remind Yourself to Be Happy

FROM childhood we have gotten used to living according to the advice of others from time to time. When the weather changed, your mother reminded you to put on more clothes. When you made a new friend, your father reminded you to be careful of his intentions. When you saw some success, your friends and family reminded you that you shouldn't be too proud. And when you yourself are     

女人如水

Water looks normal, and it only catches your attention when you need it; yet, water is precious, as every living thing cannot survive without it. Lives are endangered if they lack water. Water is from nature, and it takes its form from nature. ＂The highest good is to be like water. Water is essential to all life; yet, it does not proclaim its importance. Rather, it flows humbly to the lowest level, and, in so doing, it is much like Tao.＂     

《中国轻喜剧》

＂Dear Scott, you are about to embark on the ride of your life, so, buckle up dude,＂ writes author Scott Kronick in the opening line of a letter his younger self. ＂When you have the chance to move to China in 1995, jump at this. It will be an inflection point in your life you will not forget.＂     

读者来信

Dear Women of China,
I＇m interested in your magazine, but there＇s no way for me to get copies of it where I live. I see that your website has an electronic version of the magazine, but it＇s only one issue, it＇s a few months old, it＇s difficult to read （because you have to wait for the pages to enlarge）, and you have to click on the pages to flip them back to the table of contents or reload the whole page. It＇s extremely aggravating and not at all easy for readers to use.