So much media coverage about today's woman: exactly who is she? Very much a unique person, she craves individuality. What is important to her? Her world, her accomplishments, her family, their happiness and her legacy. Peace of heart and mind allowing important issues to be prioritized and acted upon. It is a feeling of self worth, so hard to define yet so simple. All one needs to do is ask, "am I able to make a difference, have I made a difference?" In the vast expanses of our ever changing world, where there is violence, natural disasters, human suffering, negativity and self doubt, differences do not always have to be grand. A simple smile, a caring gesture may lift the spirits of someone who has or is experiencing such "pain". Regardless of age, today's woman craves knowledge, conversation and enlightenment. She has learned from her mistakes and those of her predecessor. She knows one must and she promises with such fervor, "I will not repeat what has caused me great pain, perhaps it has taken away from the precious few hours of life that we are given.
It was recently reported that today's woman will make approximately $750,000.00 less than her male counterpart over the course of her working years. Staggering statistics, a stark reminder there is much work to be done. Taking charge of our future, women continue to make a difference. Perseverance will surely result in rewards, but the nagging question remains, "Is it all about money?" Women don't always travel the super highways, we stop to experience life, observe, share, and nurture others with a much bleaker future than just equal pay. Having the mindset, if you want something, only you can make it happen, we are the keepers of life, passing on the knowledge, hoping our children will be better off, their "world will be worth living in." Martyrs, not a chance, it is the "nature of our beauty, as well as our beast." We get it! In the face of change, we are the champions of change with a "can do" attitude.
Moving past the money issue, the world population's carbon footprint continues to grow. Recently passing the seven billion milestone, what will it be in just another generation? Our objective, nothing less than ensuring that our children will have that "world worth living in."
Diversity is key, with just over fifty percent of the world's population being female, our counterparts sometime approach with caution. Can you blame them? A group of outspoken women firing questions in rapid succession at one unprepared male, it is a recipe for disaster. There is truth in John Gray's "Woman are from Venus, Men are from Mars." Moods of the female species are complex, numerous and double meaning. Admittedly the male species has moods, hungry, horny and sleepy. Comedian, writer, celebrity and animal activist, Elayne Boosler one said: When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping, men invade another country." As I laughed at the thought, I was also consumed by sadness, ones perception of the opposite species should be individualistic at best. Personally, I hate to shop, while the over consumption of food makes me sleepy and my thought process slows to a crawl. On the flip side men do invade other countries and should never tell their female counterparts to mid their own business.
Having been the matriarch in a household dominated by males, the dog included in the count, has made my life so much sweeter. Only now do I understands my Father's comment "I am outnumbered!" referring to his female dominated flock. The men of my life are more caring, more open minded, more patient. They get it!
As a whisper in the wind I am not one to rely on cliches. Words of wisdom from my Grandmother, "wish in one hand, poop in the other", may have worked from the female generations before me but I prefer " you can't win if you don't play the game." What I want may not be totally achieved in my lifetime yet woman have made great strides. There are more young men today who embrace life, listen, observe and much like their mothers, they are not afraid to voice their opinions yet accept those of others. Slowly, the archaic "take my toys and go home" attitude is slipping into obscurity and the emotional roller coasters of their lives, much like mine are embraced, not something to be feared. It is these traits and the tenacious personalities of both women and men, that will truly lead to equality.
It was recently reported that today's woman will make approximately $750,000.00 less than her male counterpart over the course of her working years. Staggering statistics, a stark reminder there is much work to be done. Taking charge of our future, women continue to make a difference. Perseverance will surely result in rewards, but the nagging question remains, "Is it all about money?" Women don't always travel the super highways, we stop to experience life, observe, share, and nurture others with a much bleaker future than just equal pay. Having the mindset, if you want something, only you can make it happen, we are the keepers of life, passing on the knowledge, hoping our children will be better off, their "world will be worth living in." Martyrs, not a chance, it is the "nature of our beauty, as well as our beast." We get it! In the face of change, we are the champions of change with a "can do" attitude.
Moving past the money issue, the world population's carbon footprint continues to grow. Recently passing the seven billion milestone, what will it be in just another generation? Our objective, nothing less than ensuring that our children will have that "world worth living in."
Diversity is key, with just over fifty percent of the world's population being female, our counterparts sometime approach with caution. Can you blame them? A group of outspoken women firing questions in rapid succession at one unprepared male, it is a recipe for disaster. There is truth in John Gray's "Woman are from Venus, Men are from Mars." Moods of the female species are complex, numerous and double meaning. Admittedly the male species has moods, hungry, horny and sleepy. Comedian, writer, celebrity and animal activist, Elayne Boosler one said: When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping, men invade another country." As I laughed at the thought, I was also consumed by sadness, ones perception of the opposite species should be individualistic at best. Personally, I hate to shop, while the over consumption of food makes me sleepy and my thought process slows to a crawl. On the flip side men do invade other countries and should never tell their female counterparts to mid their own business.
Having been the matriarch in a household dominated by males, the dog included in the count, has made my life so much sweeter. Only now do I understands my Father's comment "I am outnumbered!" referring to his female dominated flock. The men of my life are more caring, more open minded, more patient. They get it!
As a whisper in the wind I am not one to rely on cliches. Words of wisdom from my Grandmother, "wish in one hand, poop in the other", may have worked from the female generations before me but I prefer " you can't win if you don't play the game." What I want may not be totally achieved in my lifetime yet woman have made great strides. There are more young men today who embrace life, listen, observe and much like their mothers, they are not afraid to voice their opinions yet accept those of others. Slowly, the archaic "take my toys and go home" attitude is slipping into obscurity and the emotional roller coasters of their lives, much like mine are embraced, not something to be feared. It is these traits and the tenacious personalities of both women and men, that will truly lead to equality.
So well written...I really do get it. There are many ways to make a difference. I will always admire the very strong accomplished women in the work force who are paving the way for others. Since way back in time when what we have now was unheard of. What brave, insightful and strong women they were. I would be proud to be their assistant,muse, and all around helper to make things happen. Of course, proper acknowledgement and appreciation would be required. As for the simple things to do to make a difference, it comes naturally.
ReplyDeleteYou must realize you ARE a leader. You don't see yourself as one but you thoughts are always profound. Destiny is predetermined as we are born with the "seeds of destiny". How we sow them is all about choices!
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