The
Power Of Being A Woman!
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by Allie Ochs
The American Poet Ralph Waldo
Emerson once said: "What lies behind us and what
lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies
within us.” Little
did he know that his quote would sum up the past, present
and future of women everywhere.
He also didn’t know that once-oppressed women would emerge
as powerful pillars of society. Historically, women have
been viewed as inferior and grouped with the weak. That is
why they were the first to be rescued from the Titanic. It
wasn’t until the 20th century that American women were allowed
to vote. This is what lies behind us. This is also the history
of women, who never quit paving the way to liberation.
What lies before us is the most exciting time ever for women.
What lies within us is the power to continue this amazing
feminine revolution. While in many parts of the world women
are still demoralized, the once considered fragile female
gender is rising to the top. Today women have assumed the
roles of CEOs, litigation lawyers, doctors and senators.
In the United Sates, women earn more than half of all accounting
degrees, four out of every 10 law degrees and almost that
many medical degrees. They have become activists against
violence, child abuse and proponents of human and animal
rights. In doing so, they pour their whole hearts into their
causes. Their sense of self has become defined by their accomplishments
and ability to make a difference in the world. In choosing
the freedom to pursue their life-purpose, women have become
increasingly liberated from society’s unreasonable demands.
No matter what the case may have been in been in hunting-and-gathering
societies of the past, today women everywhere are hunting
for independence and validation as complete human beings.
Along the way they have learned to master remote controls,
change tires, file income tax returns, support themselves
and successfully raise children on their own. They can wisely
shop for bargains while splurging on Godiva chocolates. They
can cry over romantic movies, but also get a thrill from
the X-files. Women become jealous over Victoria Secret models
and have lusty thoughts when spotting George Clooney. They
are touched by the sight of babies and outraged at violence.
When making love they like to be on the top in charge of
their own fulfillment.
Yet, with the evolution of women, taxis still stop for us,
men still open the doors for us and in case of a fire, all
the gorgeous firefighters will rescue us first. We don’t
have to pay when we go on dates. We can go after what we
want, but are not being afraid to ask for help. We can say
what we mean, without being mean when we say it. We can empathetically
walk in the shoes of others, without losing direction. We
can hug each other in public and show emotions openly. Best
of all, we know how to solve all our problems by simply eating
chocolate.
We have options when it comes to beauty. All the pretty
things are made for us. There are substantially more fashion
and shoe stores for women. Entire cosmetic departments, loaded
with stuff to make us look and smell pretty, are created
just for us. Our underwear, enriched with lace and rhinestones,
is fortified with silicone inserts and airlifts. It doesn’t
get any better than that. Women are responsible for much
of the beauty in the world. We do pretty things, create pretty
things and look beautiful along the way. Our options and
power are endless and here is some US data to support that:
·By 2010, women are expected to control
$1 trillion, or 60 percent, of the country's wealth (USA),
according to
research conducted by BusinessWeek and Gallup.
·Women purchase or influence the purchase
of 80 percent of all consumer goods, including stocks,
computers, and automobiles.
This is just the beginning! We have what it takes to grab
the world by the tail. We are naturals at multi-tasking.
We can talk on the phone, while cooking dinner. Shave our
legs while applying eye-makeup and run a corporation while
managing a household. We can enter data and memorize a shopping
list during an important business meeting.
Raised as caregivers, women have compassion and patience
like no other species on this planet. They never tire of
listening to the problems and are always ready to help. Women
have the courage to keep looking for solutions when others
give up. Equipped with great intuition they know right from
wrong without consulting an expert. Women have the persistence
to stick around and go the extra mile.
Women are great communicators and meeting people is an easy
task. They are resilient in the face of great adversity.
Women are networking pros reaching out for connection and
support. Instead of hoarding information and wisdom, women
freely share with others. They have the power to be tuned-in
emotionally and the gift of expressing it.
Women have the courage to be honest, outspoken and confrontational.
When dealing with stress, women can have a pedicure or shop
and shop some more. Best of all, women don’t need to compete
with men to be successful in business or in their personal
lives. Women can stand on their own, or be united to reach
a common goal. In this sense femininity is true personal
power. At no other time in history has society been so aware
of the power of women.
While many women may still be judged by the shape of their
legs or size of their breasts, corporations are zooming in
on feminine traits. With a new female leadership style emerging,
more women are being hired into positions of power because
of their extraordinary female traits. Obviously, many companies
believe that the best man for the job is still a woman. Society
has finally come to the conclusion that the lack of female
energy is the reason for most of the problems in the business
and social world. This is a tribute to all women to celebrate
the power of being a woman.
Women have what it takes to create a world of human equality.
Our time has come to capitalize on our feminine traits, skills
and the warmth of our hearts to rock the world. Our strength
lies within. These are rewarding times for women. The world
needs our courage to forge ahead, our intuition to discern,
our passion for humanity and our wisdom to see the big picture.
The business and social world has mostly operated from a
masculine perspective. We live in a time of towering men
and depleting characters, enormous profits and trivial relationships.
We have more experts and less solutions, more knowledge and
we make less sense. We are faced with corruption and greed
everyday. Eroding integrity comes our way like an avalanche.
We are the snowflakes in this avalanche and every single
snowflake is responsible. Albert Einstein said: The world
is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but
because of those who look on and do nothing. If each woman
does something, the collective results will be amazing. There
is so much power, richness and integrity in feminine nature.
Women must stand united in their feminine spirit to bring
about global changes. There is nothing quite like empowered
women with a purpose, who rise to the occasion.
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