Women are taking a stand and reclaiming their historical virtues because it is our primal nature. This intrinsic nature is instinctual survival. We all want to continue our human race and survive. This is a part of who we are. It may be automatic or unconscious, but the sooner we recognize it, the better off we will be. Women have a great capacity to connect with nature and to a Divine source. Those with a deep inner knowing are capable of surrendering to higher wisdom. We all have the human capacity to make conscious choices and to utilize self-knowledge.By acknowledging the pain and uniting with others in a group or through one on one conversation, women can heal the pain. Another way women can heal is through identifying with a powerful Feminine archetype. The story of the Goddess Inanna emphasizes empowerment. As a feminine aspect of cosmic and human powers, the Goddess Inanna is dual in character and manifests the full gamut of human potential. In one sense she is Mother Earth, her concern and caring for others is marked by her rescue and tender care of the hulluppu-tree. She manifests Gods gifts for mankind and stands strong and confident in an effort to do this. In another sense, she represents the capacity in every human being to triumph over difficult times and continually achieve fuller expressions of Divine glory.
When I mention the feminine, I am not referring only to women-I am referring to both men and women. Women and men both contain feminine and masculine energy. These two energies exist simultaneously within each human being. However, very few of us utilize our inner feminine nurturing nature. Inanna represents a woman who contains a balance of masculine and feminine aspects. She is strong and empowered. She takes action. Moreover, Inanna's myth tells us she is willing to rescue the tree and has patience to nurture the tree. In our modern world, we need to move forward and acknowledge the Divine feminine. We must recognize this Divinity within ourselves. Very much like Mother Teresa is revered for her feminine qualities of nurturing and caring, women too should be valued for their innate skills of loving and leading their families.Women will begin to lead the way in their family's health and in their family's set of values. If a woman is healthy in mind, body and spirit, she boasts a healthy family. If a woman is unhealthy, however, the family is subject to shadow aspects that easily trickle from generation to generation. If the family household is of mind, body and spirit, the children pick up on this and it sets the stage for their perceived values. A man who criticizes his wife in front of his children leads his family to believe this is normal and continues creating turmoil. On the other hand, a man who is raised by an empowered female will naturally generate a balanced family.The only way women will make a difference in the trajectory of our human race is to stand up for what they know is true in their hearts. Furthermore, they can reunite with their primal, innate instincts. Women can honor the magnificence of their feminine cycles and embrace the continuous change in their bodies. Women should not be ashamed of their menstrual cycle or try to stop it through birth control injections. This is their womanhood. Feminine virtues should be perceived as a gift; a blessing for the creation of human life. This insight will help us stay better connected with the whole of our human nature.
When I mention the feminine, I am not referring only to women-I am referring to both men and women. Women and men both contain feminine and masculine energy. These two energies exist simultaneously within each human being. However, very few of us utilize our inner feminine nurturing nature. Inanna represents a woman who contains a balance of masculine and feminine aspects. She is strong and empowered. She takes action. Moreover, Inanna's myth tells us she is willing to rescue the tree and has patience to nurture the tree. In our modern world, we need to move forward and acknowledge the Divine feminine. We must recognize this Divinity within ourselves. Very much like Mother Teresa is revered for her feminine qualities of nurturing and caring, women too should be valued for their innate skills of loving and leading their families.Women will begin to lead the way in their family's health and in their family's set of values. If a woman is healthy in mind, body and spirit, she boasts a healthy family. If a woman is unhealthy, however, the family is subject to shadow aspects that easily trickle from generation to generation. If the family household is of mind, body and spirit, the children pick up on this and it sets the stage for their perceived values. A man who criticizes his wife in front of his children leads his family to believe this is normal and continues creating turmoil. On the other hand, a man who is raised by an empowered female will naturally generate a balanced family.The only way women will make a difference in the trajectory of our human race is to stand up for what they know is true in their hearts. Furthermore, they can reunite with their primal, innate instincts. Women can honor the magnificence of their feminine cycles and embrace the continuous change in their bodies. Women should not be ashamed of their menstrual cycle or try to stop it through birth control injections. This is their womanhood. Feminine virtues should be perceived as a gift; a blessing for the creation of human life. This insight will help us stay better connected with the whole of our human nature.
