"Woman must come of age by herself ... to learn how to stand alone. She must learn not to depend on another, nor to feel she must prove her strength by competing with another. In the past, she has swung between these two opposite poles of dependence and competition, of Victorianism and Feminism. Both extremes throw her off balance."
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
GIFT FROM THE SEA
Women have not always had role models who were exhibiting a fully balanced life. There was the stay at home mom or a business woman who had taken on the characteristics of a business man. Appropriate guides didn't seem to be pointing in a helpful direct and so females learned by trial and error.
Each woman discovers her whole throughout a process as she passes through life. She gathers bits and pieces, hoping at some point they will all fit together. It is not until we experience the strengthening of the core that we are truly capable of a balanced relationship with self and others.
Our goal is not about motherhood, career, or competition; but it is about discovery of creases in our authentic selves. As we straighten the fabric of our inner lives, we bring light to discern any deep crevices needing repair. As we mend old wounds, we grow stronger in character.
As a woman, when we finally step into life fully, wearing both our masculine and feminine qualities, we are prepared to follow any path. We have created an inner beauty of our own, attracting fellow path finders who have no interest in reshaping who we are meant to be. We safely reside in the glow of body, mind, and spirit.
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