Friday, May 06, 2011

Mother's Day And A Celebration Of Women

Every year at this time, I enjoy sharing a Mother’s Day post celebrating all you wonderful moms out there.

However, this year I’ve decided to not only celebrate motherhood, but also womanhood.

As a man, I will never be able to fully understand what it’s like to be a woman.

Although, being someone who believes in reincarnation, I truly think I was a woman in several of my past lives, because there is a deep part of me that does understand what it’s like to be a woman.

I very often find myself supporting females in this male-dominated society.

It’s true.

It is a man’s world. And I don’t agree that it should be.

Allow me to call attention to something…..

If a male and female are hired to do the same job, then they are BOTH entitled to the EXACT same salary, regardless of whether or not the female is married and providing for a family.

If she is performing the same job equal to a man, then she deserves equal compensation and opportunities.

The. End.

Honestly? I think that certain men are intimidated by women, especially in business. They want a woman to be soft and feminine, but at the same time they want them to be strong and independent. But, if they express their strength and independence, it makes some men feel out of control.

Trust me, I grew up in an Italian family, therefore I know ALL ABOUT male and female roles. My mother was to be a homemaker and silent; never to voice her opinion. Quite often, my mothers opinions on business matters were very intuitive and right on, therefore my father would have been wise to listen to her.

And what I find really ironic about all this role playing, is that most wives are smart enough to know how to make the husband THINK he’s the one in charge.

*winking* Am I right, wives?

Next to every successful man, stands a successful woman.

I have always believed that women are the stronger gender. Both emotionally and physically. And if you don’t believe me, notice a man when he has a simple cold. Watch him act as if he’s at death’s door while the whole world comes to an end.

And then imagine a man having to go through 12 hours of hard labor while giving birth.

I. DON’T. THINK. SO.

And speaking of birth. That’s what I’m truly in awe of when it comes to being a woman.

It is a woman who carries life and gives birth.

There is something extra special about that.

I know it may sound as though I’m bashing my own gender, but I’m not. Because I sincerely believe that men are awesome too. I know many sensitive, genuinely self-confident, open and loving men in my life. Men, who also make tender fathers.

But I don’t think women receive the equality, praise, and respect they deserve.

So, today I would like to give a standing ovation to not only motherhood, but womanhood as well.

And even though I’m a man, and a man who’s partner preference is men, this world would be very boring to me if it weren’t for the presence of women.

In my opinion, not only do women add great beauty to this world. But also, tremendous strength, wisdom and power.

Thank you, ladies.

Happy Mother’s and Womanhood Day!

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

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