Rome wasn’t built in a day, so is a woman.
Building a woman is never as easy as 123 and though I’d be
listing down some very important points here, it would always fall short.
Why? Simply because we are
all unique individuals and we are surrounded with different chances and
circumstances.
I would also like to emphasize that what I share here is based
on my own experience and I don’t want you to think that I am an expert in the
field.
I am just a mom of four kids, married since 2005, and working
full-time since 2008… And on top of that, changing gear with the internet (the
main reason why you’re reading this blog).
What I will be sharing with you today is for you to understand
that “Empowered women are not born, they are built.”
So you might be asking now what an empowered woman is, how is
a woman built, and just perhaps
wonder if I am empowered myself to author this kind of write-up!
Empowered
woman defined…
Let’s begin with defining the term “empowered woman”.
You might be thinking that I would point out those popular and
celebrated women in the world as an example of the term.
But for me, that is not the case.
Empowerment is not measured by being popular and celebrated,
nor by how big a woman’s bank account is, and all the other indication of
wealth is.
Being an empowered person is measured by certain attributes
indicating power in self.
It is not needing confirmation from others, it is a
CONFIRMATION OF YOURSELF.
Therefore, it is not impossible to meet an empowered woman
anywhere BUT it might be a little difficult to point out which one is
empowered.
To better understand what I am trying to say, I have here
listed the characteristics of an empowered woman as I thought they ought to be.
*Composed
This simply means that she can manage herself very well
anytime and anywhere. Have you ever heard of the “Cockroach Story”?
*Confident
Accepting both her weaknesses and strength, she doesn’t feel
bad if others are better than her in other things.
No self-pity issues. No crab-mentality. No insecurity.
As to things that she can do, she doesn’t need to brag. She is
contented and happy for whatever she is capable of.
She celebrates, yes, (who doesn’t?), but never to belittle
anyone.
*Down to earth
Empowered women are usually popular to her friends because
they are normally achievers.
But being so never blow their heads up.
Most of them are not counting the recognition they get and
walk around with all humility.
An empowered woman (or any person) never needs to exalt
herself before others.
She is what she is.
*Hard as rock
An empowered woman adopts sound ideas and principles and stick
to her faith as hard as a rock.
This characteristic sets her aside from the rest.
She fights for something and she holds on to what she believes
is right.
She stands firmly on her ground even if it means not pleasing
the majority.
She has word of honor and as much as possible she does not
break any of her promises.
*Goal-Oriented
As an empowered woman is a typical achiever, it is logical to
say that they set goals to achieve.
The common denominator of successful people are being able to
meet what they set for themselves.
Of course, this is paired with determination, also very common
for an empowered person.
*Wise decision-maker
Everyone is a decision-maker, but not all of us is wise.
An empowered woman has wisdom and she doesn’t rush decisions…
She makes sound decisions not just for herself, but also for others around her.
Although women tend to be emotional, this woman manages her
emotion so she could come up with the right decision.
This is a little bit tough, I know. But wisdom is supreme.
*Loving
Okay, you might say that this is a weakness and it could drive
someone crazy and becomes a FOOL NOT WISE.
But let me lead you to a scenario of a home where mothers are
MOTHERS 24/7!
Yes, if you’re that loving Mom I’m talking about,
congratulations!
Salute to all mothers in the world!
For me, this world could never equal to that of a mother’s love.
Because of that love, mothers would bear the unbearable for the sake of their
children.
Because of love, that house becomes a home.
Love then is fuel for an empowered woman.
Because of love, a woman would do the impossible.
*Generous
Generosity might sound so out-of-place here, right?
But for me, this is a quality that makes an empowered woman
shine.
By this I mean being generous of her time, resources, ideas,
that she shares whatever she can to others.
As she is not threatened by the success of other people, she
shares her achievements, goals, and her steps to go up the ladder with those
who need lifting up.
She literally shares her blessing with the world.
She doesn’t keep her success to herself but inspires people
around her to succeed.
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