Sunday, August 22, 2010

The Evolution From Patriarchal Female to Empowered Woman

Here are some of the differences between a female caught in the patriarchal paradigm (through cultural, political, familial and domestic influences) and a woman who has developed her own personal power for life and love.

We are all along the continuum some at point A, some point B and many somewhere in between. Notice how the position you occupy as a woman through the poles listed in this article defines your relationships and lifestyle now and how your fulfillment can evolve.

1) A patriarchal female dresses to catch a man's attention.
An empowered woman dresses to appreciate herself.

2) A patriarchal female mindlessly betrays other women.
An empowered woman honors herself and all women as sisters.

3) A patriarchal female searches for a man to take care of her.
An empowered woman develops her ability to take care of herself.

4) A patriarchal female acts catty towards other women.
An empowered woman feels inwardly confident and enjoys bonding with other empowered women.

5) A patriarchal female dances to music that degrades women throughout the lyrics.
An empowered woman enjoys dancing to inspiring music that lifts her spirits and empowers her even more.

6) A patriarchal female in partnership takes care of all the household responsibilities and children while often managing a job or career.
An empowered woman works in tandem in partnership to share responsibilities for rearing children, taking care of the home and balancing career.

Abbreviations are utilized from this point on.

7) A PF has sex to feel loved and wanted and to please her partner.
An EW has sex to share deep pleasure and experience meaningful union between her and her lover.

8) A PF seeks divine guidance from a masculine source.
An EW knows that there is wisdom in both the masculine and the feminine- the sun and the moon.

9) A PF looks pretty and stays quiet.
An EW speaks her heart and mind to the world.

10) A PF is an extension of her partner.
An EW is an independent individual.

11) A PF thinks that PMS is a curse for the fall of Eve.
An EW sees her cycle as an opportunity to connect to her unconscious, to get her in touch with her true emotions that need to be resolved.

12)A PF feels she has to be like a man to receive the same opportunities and respect.
An EW knows that her authentic voice and her femininity are the seat of her real power.

An empowered woman attracts an empowered life.

By : Karinna_Kittles-Karsten

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