I'm ready to turn a corner. This blog was intended to be an open forum for women of all ages, and it somehow became more of a running op-ed. I appreciate being able to get some things off my chest, and now that my perspective is clearer and my voice feels stronger, here's what I'd like to do:
It's a bit scary, but I am asking for your help. I would love to hear about what you feel like are real issues for women today. From the timeless problem of maintaining our self-esteem, to how new technology is affecting relationships, there are so many things we can help each other with. Just as the power of prayer is exponentially increased when more than one are gathered, we can empower each other immeasurably when we share the collective task of loving ourselves, our family, friends, and one another.
I understand that leaving comments has been a challenge for some, so I will try to explain as best I can. (Honestly, I don't have all the mechanics of this blog down yet) If you click 'comment', you should get a text box that opens up. Type your comment and then go down underneath and you can register a google or yahoo account, or just click on 'anonymous'. Your comment probably won't show up right away, but it should eventually. You can put your name in the comment or remain anonymous by all means.
So now, your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to search your glorious soul, bare it for all of us, and direct all of your fellow goddesses to do the same. Any and all of your input will be appreciated more than you know, just as I love you -more than you know.
3 comments:
Testing. Check 1, 2. Check, check. Ok, this appears to be 'on'. It's showtime, ladies.
Hi Kristi,
I love to pop in and see what you have to say. I should have commented earlier but didn't figure out how to until now. Anyway, one thing I struggle with is spending too much time worrying about how others perceive me. For example, In two years all my kids will be in school full-day. I feel like I should go back to work, even though I don't necessarily want to, more than anything because I feel like other women would think that is what I *should* do. That being home when all the kids are in school isn't enough. Nobody ever says anything to me about it other than in a nice, curious way, like "So, do you plan to go back to work when the kids are all in school?" but even that somehow makes me feel like the only acceptable answer is "yes".
I think things would be better for my whole family if I continue to stay home, and my husband certainly would prefer that I do. I just keep trying to remind myself that we have so many choices as women at this time in history, and I need to be able to make this choice as confidently as I'd make any other.
There, that's what is on my mind and heart right now.
love you!
Andie
I know just what you mean, Andie. Brings to my mind the poignant words of Napoleon Dynamite "just follow your heart, Pedro. That's what I always do". I can say with complete certainty, that when it comes to being a mom, you KNOW when something is wrong -or right for them. If your heart is telling you that you're in the right place, doing the right thing, then you are truly blessed. Bummer that we have to 'explain' our choices to other people, but hopefully with love and support from each other, being confident in ourselves will be enough.
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