The Work of the Women

 

 

 

I would like to believe women in my family have been building a stronger feminine image than our ancestors.  There are so many more opportunities and resources to strengthen the path a woman follows. 

 

My mother was extremely artistic.  She had the ability to design a wedding gown by sketching it on paper.  She also had the talent of imagining details so she could bring patterns into life through the gift of sewing. Her abilities to design and sew  were impeccable.

 

Combining Slavic recipes with Swedish delicacies, my mother was an exceptional cook.  She would spend hours making dinner and everything was from scratch.  She kept basic recipes, but they were only a starting point for her.  Additional ingredients  privately stored in her mind, went far and above original intentions. 

 

The obstacles in my mother's childhood and adulthood kept her repressed and limited.  She lacked self-confidence, received very little education, and viewed relationships as threatening.  She was reserved in issues of trust, love, and affection.

 

When I became an adult and was able to view my mother from a distance, I was saddened to see that she kept herself locked in a cage.  To my greater disappointment, I realized she had the key in her grasp all along.  Fear kept her captive.

 

My creative abilities are in differing forms than my mothers, but I know that they came from her.  Although I do not sew, I love to hand quilt, knit, crochet, water color, sketch, and write.  I am a very good cook which I am sure has been influenced by my mom as well.

 

I, too, had obstacles in my childhood and adulthood that kept me repressed and limited.  Unlike my mother, however, I had a college education, career, and mentors who encouraged me to come out of my self-imposed cage.  I used my key to open doors to opportunities that had never been offered to my mother.  Raising four children also taught me how to love, trust, and share affection.  I caught glimpses of my worth in their eyes.

 

The next generation, my daughter, is growing stronger still.  She has passion, drive, and a deep desire to help others.  Even though she has endured her own issues, she is aware of the greater strengths of her soul.  She is creative in many ways and is a very fine cook.  Her greatest strength, I believe, is the ability to awaken self-worth in others.  She inspires young girls and women to celebrate their own uniqueness, gifts and talents. 

 

So as generations evolve, I am ever so hopeful that the recurring lessons are becoming mastered.  The power of the feminine is definitely strengthening which will lead to the perfect balance with our masculine sides.  One day we will all be whole, embracing our Divine souls as Spirit has always intended.