Sshh, Listen. Your Inner Goddess is Talking

I've been reading a wonderful book by  Marianne Williamson, A Woman's Worth, that speaks directly to so many of the ideals that I fiercely desire: A new woman is burgeoning forth. She is allowed to feel good about herself. She is allowed to not only want, but to expect the best for herself. The deep love she has found within allows her to love and nurture everyone around her. So, I am so into this book. The profound and progressive thoughts put forth on every page prompt some very ardent head-nodding, frequent wistful, "I know, right?", and many a downright pious, "Amen, sister!" Williamson is a woman who has connected with her inner Goddess, and inspires me to get closer to mine.

I'm not sure what prompted me to look at the copyright date, but I was truly dismayed to find that this book is 20 years old!... Come on, ladies! How on earth, in the past 20 years, have we gone so far in the wrong direction? Girls today idolize women like Snookie and Kim Kardashian, who cannot see that for their every fear and insecurity, they are being exploited.  -Now, here is where I want to be careful about lingering up on a soap box. We are all intelligent women who know in our hearts what is good for us and what is toxic. Instead, I invite you to build your own platform.

Find a young woman who is mired in self-doubt. Share with her what you know about true beauty. Chances are, she will be a bit more than skeptical. Encourage her to pay attention for a short while, be still, and observe how she feels at any given moment. Which words, actions, t.v. shows, songs, or movies make her feel good about herself? Which ones leave her feeling less than, or not good enough? In the stillness, we hear our inner goddess speaking, and the sooner we all learn to listen to her, the better.