Reflection of Kindness and Progress

 

 

 

The Magic Grammar (c.1900).

Jessie Marion King (Scottish, 1875-1949).

King was an illustrator mostly of children’s books.

King was made Tutor in Book Decoration and Design

at Glasgow School of Art in 1899.

 

 

 

Many women have been warriors.  Warriors in the sense that they have stood up for what they believe and have defended their stance without the use of physical force.  The power they have wielded has come from an inner strength both spiritual and emotional even though  a toll  can be taken on the physical.

 

Women have battled for politics, religion, medicine, employment/career, and protection for nature, animals, and the feminine.  This has been accomplished by mass scale as well as small groups and community actions.  Whether through protests, petitions, or mindful action, women have awakened the feminine spirit in themselves as well as in others. When a woman has learned to live with a balance between her masculine and feminine energies, she can truly be a force. 

 

A friend of mine is very outspoken.  Her direct manner can sometimes appear as abrasive, but that is truly not her intent.  This aggressive masculine side of her is well balanced through her artistic feminine expression in dance.  I have watched her essence entirely shift as her feet are poised on the floor and her arms begin to artistically flow.  It is as though a magical trance gently falls upon her.

 

Another dear friend of mine appears to be more feminine than the average.  In her dress, manners, and speech, she projects an image of a dainty soul.  With her feminine energy well established, her masculine energy is enhanced through exercise at the gym and lifting weights.  She is one of the strongest women I happen to know.

 

Still another beautiful soul in my life, has the presence of an unmistakable and unseen force.  Immediately, one becomes aware of how she is both grounded and wise in a very physical way.  On the other hand, she feels the slightest ripple of emotion in a very delicate way.  Her masculine and feminine need to remain blended to sustain the duality.

 

If my observation is still unclear, I will put it in these terms.  Early on, one of my most favorite sayings was, "The pen is mightier than the sword."  I believe there is real power in our words and embracing diverse opinions rather than physically dominating and oppressing.  When we remain balanced between masculine (verbally assertive) and feminine (creative and diverse) we can look into any mirror and see an acceptable reflection of kindness and progress.

 

We each have a masculine and feminine side.  We can display these energies in a vast array of ways.  It is when we master the ability to be comfortable with both masculine and feminine energy that we are totally authentic and whole.  It is a matter of self-discovery and development of the body, mind, and soul.