Every 20-something woman is dealing with something and truth be told, they could really use some encouragement. These three strong and powerful woman have provided that encouragement with their words.
As the queen once said, “We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” Beyonce is love. Beyonce is life. With the constant access to social media and the portrayal of how women should look, the perfect relationship, etc., it is unfortunately easy to maintain an unrealistic image of what our lives should be like, and it really sucks. We need to recognize this and do something about it.
The media is always going to have some effect on the way we perceive ourselves and others, but it does not have to dominate the decisions we make and the way in which we live our lives. Beyonce posed a challenge. Rather than allowing ourselves to sit on the sidelines and watch everything happen, let's immerse ourselves in the society we live in and change it. Let’s stop allowing others to tell us what we should look like, what we should and shouldn’t do, and who we are capable of becoming. Women, and anyone for that matter, are qualified to do whatever they set their minds to. Thank you, Beyonce, for giving us a much needed reminder that the opportunity to seize what we want is waiting for us -- if we only have the courage to take it and run with it.
Every woman possesses an inner strength that she occasionally forgets exists; Eleanor Roosevelt emphasized this when she said, "A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong she is until she gets in how water." I absolutely love this quote, not only because it’s true, but because so many of us tend to overlook it. There Is a spark inside each and every woman. The spark is always there, and is waiting to be lit by something that ignites us, whether it’s something we love, are passionate about, or are even afraid of. Don’t allow this spark to fizzle out by falling into the endless cycle of thinking you aren’t brave, you aren’t fearless, or you aren’t strong. Because I promise that you are; you just don’t always realize it. Thank you, Eleanor Roosevelt, for inspiring all women to harness their strength and bravery, and for reminding us that we all possess these qualities, we just don’t always know it.
The well-known feminist, Oprah Winfrey, who has always advocated for the equality of women everywhere, said “I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” We are all called to something that ignites the fire in our hearts, makes our lives worth living, and gives us the courage to always face life’s trials and tribulations. It is so important to have the courage to seek what calls you, and to never give up until you get what you are reaching for. You are going to fail numerous times, and there is always going to be someone who tells you no. Don’t ever take no for an answer, and absolutely never fall into the trap of believing you don’t deserve what you want. Because you do deserve it. We all do. Work for what you want for yourself, for your mom who raised you, for your little sister that looks up to you, and for all of the women around the world who are supporting you. Nothing comes easy, but everything you are working for will pay off if you just keep pushing. Thank you, Oprah Winfrey, for always emphasizing the importance of fearlessly chasing after our dreams.
