Monday's Muse from MaternalSparkThis photo is G, in the made-to-order FitKnits top. She wore it in Nia class this morning, and looked beautiful. She's such a joyful spirit. I've made a scarf with leftover yarn too. I am really enjoying my growing business!
Thinking as I knit (inspired by the knowledge that my anger creates dis-ease).
It is amazing the thoughts that one will believe in order to keep oneself bigger than life. I have had recent reason to take a good look at my attitude about life. I have been very angry about many injustices - the 'role' of women (even the phrase makes me cringe), let's face it: my role as a woman, what society accepts and doesn't, insensitivity, greed, and selfishness in powerful places... etc.
But, as my wise husband pointed out (after the train of thought brought us to many wild, wondrous, painful, and quiet places) it all comes down to pride.
The very thing that makes me angry in others, I am using to keep myself stuck in that anger. The pride that says the world should be the way I want it to be.
It is not that way. It is not that way for anybody.
Sigh (head down, tail between the legs). OK.
Can I just accept it all as what IS?
I'd love to hear from those who read this... What are your thoughts about the role of women, in society, in the home, in social connections, in anything? Are you satisfied with the way you are defined as a woman? Are you resigned to accepting it as it IS? If you are, I'd love to know how. This is a sticking point for me, which causes me and my family much strife.
What do you think, ladies?
2 comments:
what a lovely color! Great job :) and thanks for participating in Monday's Muse. It was good to see you again.
You know, I try not to question how anyone defines me. It's not their definition of me that matters, that changes day to day. I know what and who I am and I care not how others perceive.
The trouble for me begins when I compare or when I've been convinced of what others think I should be.
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