“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild
Being a woman means a lot of things to me, but at the core of it, being a woman means owning my power, being the main character in my story, and refusing to let society define me. As a woman, I am constantly told what I should look like, how I should behave, and what my role in the world should be. But being a woman means breaking free from those limitations and creating my own path.
It means embracing my femininity but not allowing it to define me. I can be strong, independent, and intelligent, while also embracing the softer, more nurturing aspects of my personality. Being a woman means allowing myself to be complex and rejecting the idea that I must fit into a neat little box.
Being a woman means supporting and lifting other women. We live in a world that is often hostile to women, and it’s more important than ever that we support each other and build each other up. Being a woman means using my voice and my platform to elevate the voices of other women, and create a world where we can all thrive. It is about standing up for what I believe in, even when it’s difficult.
Being a woman means finding beauty in the everyday. As a woman, I have been taught to constantly strive for more and to never be satisfied with what I have. But being a woman means finding joy and beauty in the small moments of life, and learning to appreciate the journey, not just the destination. It means advocating for myself and my needs. As a woman, I have been taught to put others first and to prioritise their needs above my own. But being a woman means recognising my own worth and standing up for myself and my own needs.
Being a woman means finding strength in vulnerability. We live in a world that often equates vulnerability with weakness, but being a woman means embracing my vulnerability as a source of strength. It means being brave enough to be open and honest with myself and others and recognising that vulnerability is a powerful tool for connection and growth.
It means creating space for myself and other women. As a woman, I have often felt like I am taking up too much space, and that my voice and my presence are not welcome. But being a woman means creating space for myself, and for other women, and refusing to be silenced or pushed aside because when I stand up for myself, I am standing up for other women.
Being a woman means recognising my own power and using it to create change in the world. As a woman, I have been conditioned to believe that I am powerless and that my voice and my actions don’t matter. But being a woman means recognising the power that I have and using it to create a better world for myself and for others.
I am a woman and more! I am an embodiment of beautiful complexities!
So so beautiful!
Beautiful piece