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Avant -
Many women have been role models for me, too.
posted by
sannhet
on June 14, 2005 at 2:58 PM
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AMDG -
I agree. I don't think it is right for a woman (or a man) to ignore their nuturing side.
posted by
sannhet
on June 14, 2005 at 2:57 PM
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humility is not rewarded
and largely regarded as weakness. but to the ones who understand, why not work toward developing that nurturing, passive quality. by the way, i admire many women who are compassionate. they are good role models for us men.
posted by
avant-garde
on June 14, 2005 at 2:31 PM
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humilty is hard
I agree that it seems to be more natural to women as we are more naturally speaking servers or nurturers, but I certainly still struggle with it. I've been thinking lately that this is where feminism as a movement has failed. I don't think ignoring that side of us advances our cause. My husband said that my willingness to serve(especially when I do it graciously) makes him a more grateful person and a better man. His own mother wasn't that way and it awes him. Maybe we're not empowered when we act like men, after all. I'd like to think we make all of humanity better(including ourselves) when we humble ourselves and serve others.
posted by
AnCatubh
on June 14, 2005 at 8:16 AM
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Metta -
I think you are right about it being easier for most women. And I like your idea of thinking of everyone else as your children - it certainly would change your priorities.
posted by
sannhet
on June 13, 2005 at 4:11 PM
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yes, being humble is the first step... a hard step... I think women are lucky in comparison with men in taking this step... women are innately the servant in the home, the caretaker of the children - even in this modern age, it is our instinct to lean toward servanthood over masterhood (is that a word?). Now, if I could look at each person as a child whose needs I put before my own, I would be doing quite well.
posted by
Metta
on June 13, 2005 at 1:37 PM
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