Let’s face it; society has always imposed its will on our way of thinking. Many of us are leery of this but as soon as we stop reasoning about it, we tend to get drawn right there among the masses unconsciously going with the flow. Since day one, the ways of life of mankind have been greatly influenced by written and unwritten precepts that “the machine” or “the man” has laid down. This exists all over the world. People typically adjust and take it one day at a time. The system is beneficial to some and not so beneficial to others – this of course, is old news. The system is what it is and our reality as it pertains to it is based upon how we choose to view it.
The physical man has been unfairly deemed (via society/science) the dominant species of the male/female genders. Sometimes when people read/hear information like the aforementioned, we tend to minimize the value of contributions of females towards the betterment of mankind. Although ill-intent may not be the catalyst, we may also place the male on a pedestal and view the female in a subservient capacity. This way of thinking has been manifest since the beginning of time. The repetitive nature of this mindset passed down from generation to generation does nothing but fuel the engine of the big myth, however, millions of women over the years have taken that same fuel and rightly utilized it for motivation. In doing so, women who strive to take it higher are automatically walking firmly outside the box.
It is no secret that the woman has more forces acting upon her, than the man as she perseveres through the intrepid journey down the road to success. Not only does she have to deal with myths, stereotypes, and societal billings, but via her natural sense of nurturing and caring, depending on the magnitude of the situation, her emotions or feelings could potentially be a factor as well, but regardless, through her faith and inner strength she deals with it and presses forward. The strength of a woman marching into success outside the box is stronger than that of a freight train engine. Yes talent and ability are essential; but resolve, will, and sheer determination have to show up on the score board as well.
It is weird how the driven female not only has to walk under a “male-powered microscope,” but there are cases where other females have their “security cameras” on them as well. Let’s just be real, a driven person already generates energy. Now if that person happens to be a female, not only is energy created, but a buzz, chatter, trends, and any other signal that something is happening, is too. With the buzz comes challenges. The main challenge may be that when society detects a bound and determined female marching at a high rate of speed towards her goals, two things can potentially take place: 1. In a public forum, this is considered great and very inspirational. 2. However behind some closed doors the very same achievement could be viewed as threatening. This is how society has been programmed, but the great thing about it is the fact that many women for years, have by-passed this program and have achieved everything with flying colors. Furthermore, their influence on other aspiring women has a greater impact than the great accomplishment itself.
To me, there is nothing more powerful and influential on God’s Green Earth, than a woman accomplishing her goals regardless of what society dictates. She defies the odds every time she walks the good walk. If she has her mind set on certain endeavors, she is already outside of the box (per what she has to contend with). She is a force to be reckoned with after having to deal with previously immovable obstacles.
If a man had to walk in a woman’s shoes for an hour, could you imagine the aftereffects? I liken the woman’s influence to the force which keeps the world spinning on its axis. A womanless world is a non-existing world. I thank God for her; because she is LIFE.
© 2010
Marc Lacy
Poet * Author * Lecturer
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