Identity

The New Heroine

Written By Itoro E. Udofia

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If you listen, you can hear the subtle whisper that beckons a woman to keep trying, push forward and take steps necessary to conquer the world. It appears that this “pull yourself up from your boot straps” mentality is attributed as a character trait of the many heroine’s celebrated throughout history.

Or is it?

Among the familiar empowerment theme in society there can be a softer song that comes to the forefront, one in which a woman in need is still considered a heroine. A woman asking for help, recognizing her limits or even choosing to give up is socially accepted and even celebrated. The pressure to make it overridden by the beauty of yielding, of surrendering to something greater. Women can redefine what it means to be the heroine in their own story.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” -John 15:5

An Environment for Self-Discovery

Written by Itoro E. Udofia

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As a woman you will be or have been the incubator for your children.

An incubator yields a protected environment for vulnerable objects. Over time life experiences, and the opinion of others begin to shape who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for. In certain environments some things thrive while other things diminish.

As a woman you have been or will be the incubator for your children. The culmination of who you are, will shape the hearts and minds of individuals that can dramatically impact the world around them. Finding the space to explore, confront, reinvent or celebrate your authentic self is a noteworthy opportunity. What does that space look like for you? In what environment can self- discovery thrive?

"I praise you, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know      that full well."  -Psalm 139:14