Written By Itoro E. Udofia
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