The Moon and the Power of Being a Woman
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
I went to very interesting lecture a week ago about the hidden power of the feminine. The lecturer brought out a point that I very much agree with. She said that feminism has a major flaw: Women trying to take on men’s role in the world. They did it in a way that did not honor their feminine qualities, instead, the female side was supposed to be hidden and put away in favor of the men’s qualities. I recognize that this way of thinking was a necessary stage for women to get to where they are today. I am grateful to all brave women who came before me and embraced the cause. Their fight enabled me to do many things I wouldn’t have being able to do have they not questioned the status quo. However, it is imperative for ideologies and ideas to evolve. Today, feminism has evolved as well as our world and our way of thinking. We realized that the feminine qualities have much to offer to the world and to the betterment of our planet. Women feel more comfortable showing their qualities and are more comfortable in their own skins.
The parallel that the lecturer used was the sun and the moon. She compared the energy of men as the sun; out there, shining bright, ready to fight and burn whoever and whatever gets on the way of their dreams. In contrast, she compared the energy of women to the moon; hidden during the day and yet always present, a hidden power with an innate ability to promote change. As the moon wanes and grows it brings about change to the tides and in our own bodies. The moon has the power to bring about change.
I believe we are much clearer today about the concept of being different and having different roles as men and women. We have different tasks in this world and yet we deserve the same recognition, the same importance and the same respect. When we understand the differences and respect men and women equally for who they are, it makes easier to work as a team, to be happily married, to raise emotionally healthy children, to grow as individuals and to help each other grow with grace.
Embrace change!
With enrgy,
Ana