I Am Woman: June 2014

A Tribute to Womanhood

Welcome to "I Am Woman"...a tribute to all those women who had the courage and perseverance to stand up and fight for their rights. Thanks to those who came before us we enjoy a freedom unknown to women not too long ago. But, sadly, in many parts of the world, women continue to be repressed. In fact, even in this country there are women living today under the threat of violence...completely controlled by a violent spouse. Some may make it; others won't. Hopefully, one day ALL women will be free. May that day come soon.

6/17/2014

I Searched for Myself

I searched for my Self

until I grew weary,

but no one, I know now,

reaches the hidden knowledge

by means of effort.

Then, absorbed in "Thou art This,"

I found the place of Wine.

There all the jars are filled,

but no one is left to drink.

Lalla
14th Century North Indian Mystic

6/09/2014

The Story of the Rose

God created the rose for women. It represents

beauty. Its petals represent soft skin. Its leaves

represent outstretched arms, always loving

and giving. Its stem represents strength.

~ Author Unknown ~

6/04/2014

Quote of the Day

"A woman has got to be able to say, and not feel guilty, 'Who am I, and what do I want out of life?' She mustn't feel selfish and neurotic if she wants goals of her own, outside of husband and children."

Betty Friedan