A couple of lovely posts in the blogosphere that I really enjoyed today. The two kind of go together.
The first is from One Gentleman who posted, “Women and Girls Are Not Victims.” Very kind and sweet message where he speaks of the modern meme, the provocateurs, who insist on attempting to promote the idea that women and girls are victims. He says, “You are far more capable, than you could ever imagine.” Ahh, is that not the sweetest thing ever? What an empowering concept. Sometimes I wonder if men really understand how much their simple words can really mean, how much power they have to bring healing. Anyway, I am totally on board with this one. We do women and girls a grave disservice by constantly trying to label them victims, potential victims, victims of the patriarchy. Girls internalize these messages and start to perceive ourselves this way.
The second is in a similar vein, but different focus, one involving Christian values and healing. I just loved this post and could not have said it better. It’s Gypsy Delight, and the beautiful message, “Who”. It’s about healing from child abuse and coming to see yourself as Christ sees you, from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. “We are the beautiful swan God has created us to be and as such, we need to claim our place in the rivers of Living Water.” I just cannot say amen to this piece enough times to do it justice.
So, a hat tip to you two today! It’s a mad, mad world out there and I sure do appreciate having such lovely words to hang onto.
See, there's this thing called biology... 
oh hey, sort of off topic, but then not really. In light of the convo last week about the churchians and the similarity with the cult-leader meme a la Driscoll & 50 Shades of Grey etc…?
Wanted to ask…. Have you seen “Gone Girl” yet? Man… I’d love to hear your response to THAT one. Felt like someone took the “Christian Gamer” concept of women and turned it into a Thriller flick. Crazy stuff.
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I have not seen it yet, but I heard it was the “crystallization of a thousand misogynist myths and fears about female behavior.” Also it is allegedly “proof that feminism emasculates men.” Fabulous. Just what the world needs more of. Actually, I wouldn’t grieve much if those gamers encountered both of those things. 😉
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“crystallization of a thousand misogynist myths and fears about female behavior”. Ha. Pretty good summation! But yeah, I certainly agree that if most of those gamer dudes actually came face to face with a true feminist, ball-busting sociopath, they would probably lose their internet-based self-righteous bravado pretty darn quick… 🙂
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Nice excerpts from those blogs IB. Both impart a feeling of strength and internal peace. And forgiving yourself for things that were not of your doing in the first place. Amazing.
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Yes, aren’t they lovely blogs? Strength, internal peace, and self forgiveness, I love it.
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Two wonderful posts, thanks for sharing them. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing. It’s great to read such pleasant things once in a while, amidst all the negativity we typically see everywhere!
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Right! 🙂
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Thank you for spreading the positive vibes IB. I greatly appreciate the gesture.
“Sometimes I wonder if men really understand how much their simple words can really mean, how much power they have to bring healing.”
My mum would often say, “You can never undermine the power of words son. Words can brighten someone’s day, and even when you are unaware of your message helping someone, there is immense power in words.”
I believe we each have a way of channeling His words, through our understanding, and then delivering to the right audience. The message is meant for someone. In a room filled with 100 bodies, that particular message may only connect with just one, and that is still a job well done in my book.
“We do women and girls a grave disservice by constantly trying to label them victims, potential victims, victims of the patriarchy. Girls internalize these messages and start to perceive ourselves this way.”
I see this trend making its rounds on social media, and like a delicately made dessert by Morimoto, people are eating it up. It is quite a sad sight. Girls internalize the message, and their perception of the world becomes skewed. How is this concept helpful? I cannot understand whatsoever.
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