This issue has men taking their defensive side faster than I could say, "Women are the stronger sex". Of course opinions will always remain opinions unless backed with concrete evidence. So until then, allow me to indulge...
Biologically speaking, don't even get a sister started on this! So we define women as emotional creatures...yes we may blow things out of proportion...yes we may fuss about the most trivial things...and yes, don't even think about touching her favorite ice cream in the refrigerator...especially when it is "that time of the month". I love how we all use this expression - "Uh-oh, it seems like it's that time of the month for Sally". I know most men find this amusing but I totally feel like it's one of the worst curses cast upon womankind. The cramps, the raging hormones, the discomfort, EVERYTHING. And it has to be repeated monthly for the rest of our lives! -Well, except menopause, which can be really testing. I don't think our fellow men could ever put up with the torment we go through during our menstrual cycle. I swear if men went through this, the world wouldn't be a safe place to live in! Seriously, think about it...
Secondly, childbirth. Inasmuch as people describe it as a beautiful process of bringing forth another human to the world, I won't lie , I am dreading that day. Imagine having to withstand excruciating pain for a whole 18 hours (I pray this doesn't happen to me) . Apart from this, it is quite unfortunate that some women die during childbirth. Uhm, duhhh C-section! some would say. Yeah but it does leave a scar on that beautiful body won't it? Either way, it is a real test on women. I feel that this shows how women are flexible and can adapt to any given situation. Once again boys, you wouldn't pull through this. This is why we hate you even more when we're trying to push out that damn son of yours, and wonder why he had to take your big head.
On another sad note, it is alarming to know that in some parts of the world, abuse of women is still a pressing situation. I'm talking about sexual, physical and even emotional abuse. In my life I've had the opportunity to see for myself what it takes to be a strong woman. Single mothers do not exist because of the mistakes they made. Sometimes their partners neglect their duties , and being the cowardly fools they are, they run away. Of course you say raising a child requires input from both sides, but what will you do if you're left to finish the race alone? Mothers will definitely go a long way to cater for their children, even if it means sacrificing your happiness for it. And widows. And oppressed wives. If women can be subjected to such type of pressure, they are definitely are the stronger individuals.
It's a man's world at the end of the day. Because of this, women have to fight an extra battle to be recognised and appreciated for their capabilities. I believe that, if you know who you are in this world, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals. Women, we run this!
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Change
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to have the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". Amen. If you ask me, that quote is sexy. I love the truth and depth in it. It makes me wonder what it is about change that we are afraid of. I feel that as human beings, sometimes we don't know when to embrace change or when to stop forcing change.
Miley Cyrus. Her controversial conversion to being a baddie has caused quite a stir, and believe me, a number of people haven't come to terms with her brand new vibe in a positive way. But when is change good? If the individual in you has become a cause for concern. When you have negative energies flowing around you, it's time to flip the table. It may be troublesome friends, maybe associates at work, your dressing sense (some of my friends do need MAJOR help on this one), the way you carry yourself. If all these and more are pulling you away from your true self, don't be afraid to take matters into your own hands. But then again, there are some situations where you can't do much to change it. It may be that one friend who is reckless but still needs you as a pillar of strength. You can't run away from that sometimes. All you can do is try to bring them to the right course of doing things. They decide for themselves to change or not. But if all efforts have failed, don't let the person or situation bring you down.
You need to advance.
Stop expecting change where it is far from happening. Open your eyes and be able to distinguish between situations which are flexible enough to allow for change and those which will remain the way they are. And for those which cannot change, smile, accept and move on. I have learnt to live with these type of situations. Of course I hope for the best, but I also have to remember that if I can't change it, forcing matters into my own hands will not help. I'm glad and I won't fool myself.
Miley Cyrus. Her controversial conversion to being a baddie has caused quite a stir, and believe me, a number of people haven't come to terms with her brand new vibe in a positive way. But when is change good? If the individual in you has become a cause for concern. When you have negative energies flowing around you, it's time to flip the table. It may be troublesome friends, maybe associates at work, your dressing sense (some of my friends do need MAJOR help on this one), the way you carry yourself. If all these and more are pulling you away from your true self, don't be afraid to take matters into your own hands. But then again, there are some situations where you can't do much to change it. It may be that one friend who is reckless but still needs you as a pillar of strength. You can't run away from that sometimes. All you can do is try to bring them to the right course of doing things. They decide for themselves to change or not. But if all efforts have failed, don't let the person or situation bring you down.
You need to advance.
Stop expecting change where it is far from happening. Open your eyes and be able to distinguish between situations which are flexible enough to allow for change and those which will remain the way they are. And for those which cannot change, smile, accept and move on. I have learnt to live with these type of situations. Of course I hope for the best, but I also have to remember that if I can't change it, forcing matters into my own hands will not help. I'm glad and I won't fool myself.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Confidence
The butterflies in your tummy when you have to make a presentation in a class of 100 students. The terrifying moment when you have to stand up and make a speech in front of intimidating individuals. If there is anything I seriously need to work on, is the ability to exude confidence in and around social circles. I see myself as the natural, shy and reserved observer in a group of people I am not accustomed to. What is it about the simplicity of being confident that makes it the hardest task ever? Seriously, how do some people get away with it?
I believe that self confidence comes from the realisation of your self worth. It would never mean anything if you embraced your insecurities instead of yourself. You are an individual, sophisticated, unique and unchallenged. There will never be another you. God created you in His divine image and to Him the glory belongs.
Let others talk you down all they want, but all you should know is you have the power to become remarkable and recognised if you stopped caring about what the world has to say. They will always have an opinion. See yourself as a successful being capable of anything and everything good. In no time, your light of confidence will blind those who never believed.
I believe that self confidence comes from the realisation of your self worth. It would never mean anything if you embraced your insecurities instead of yourself. You are an individual, sophisticated, unique and unchallenged. There will never be another you. God created you in His divine image and to Him the glory belongs.
Let others talk you down all they want, but all you should know is you have the power to become remarkable and recognised if you stopped caring about what the world has to say. They will always have an opinion. See yourself as a successful being capable of anything and everything good. In no time, your light of confidence will blind those who never believed.
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