How does one define strength or independence?
It’s interesting to me how different characteristics mean different things to different people. This observation is partly following the discussion after an earlier blog, “Female power – only in science fiction?” and also after a discussion I had with a group of women travelers.
Many women defined strength or independence as being able to kick someone’s ass.
A lot of women travelers cite traveling solo as the best way they avow their independence.
Still other women refer to times they stopped more powerful people, (frequently men) from hurting them or their children.
The most interesting thing to me about is that the same work can have such different meanings for different people. It makes me think about my friends and my clients and how we might define things differently. When I’m in a one-on-one session with my client who says she’s overwhelmed, for example, does it mean the same thing to both of us? I don’t think so; I don’t think it can be.
This is good reminder for me to be more intentional in my interactions with people, both friends and clients. I need to take special care to find out what a concept means to that person so that I know I’m talking in a way that is meaningful for them.
Different definitions
By sahara - Posted on November 24th, 2008
I don't think I would say the ability to kick someone's ass. I did talk about that ability in your blog about Female Power because of the context of that particular blog. Just wanted to clarify!
"Consistency is not a human trait" - Maude, from Harold and Maude
I know, turtlesuds, and i wasn't talking re: your post specifically. That point was brought up in other conversations I've had with other groups elsewhere, not just this one here.
"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."
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My daughter was just on my lap and she saw your icon and said 'aww b-b' I told her it was turtlesud's baby. She said "aw tutl b-b cu-ute" and tried to kiss the monitor andpoke her face... Just thought I would share.
:grin:
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That is too cute! Now I have to see a pic of your little Victory! I've been meaning to ask her birthday, since we both say our babies are 2.5. Elia's is June 3, 2006.
"Consistency is not a human trait" - Maude, from Harold and Maude
My niece's birthday is May 13th! She's 2.5 too! :-D
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about all the babies born in 2006. I have a lot of friends whose babies were also born that year, and I swear, they are all little geniuses!
Or maybe it's just that since I am a first time mom, I just became more aware of their magic that year.
Either way, I love them all!
"Consistency is not a human trait" - Maude, from Harold and Maude
What a tiny little world this huge earth is! My birthday is 3 June...My daughter's is July 24. As for a photo.... I am not so good at that. I know I posted somewhere near to where sawaboof did but I already forgot that location... I will find it or more pictures, soon....
These were originally posted in the 'favorite holiday' poll (ugly link cause I am lazy again... http://www.progressiveu.org/poll/50587) and are from resurrection Sunday this year:
Love is like a box of chocolates; if you chose wisely you won’t be disappointed and have to spit it out. ~T
Kewl stuff! I have a sister who's July 25 : )
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She looks so big! I love the pigtails! I haven't let Elia's hair grow because it all goes in her face and she refuses to wear baretts or rubberbands.
And I see the infamous trampoline! That must be daddy on the bottom left? You didn't post all of these on the holiday poll, did you?
"Consistency is not a human trait" - Maude, from Harold and Maude
Actually ...
Her hair grows pretty much the same way as yours the only diffrence is she likes her flower and fluflies in her hair...and I put it up even if she is screaming and running away. Sometimes I think I am heartless.
My kids do run large I am not really sure why but in that picture her dress is a 5T.
I still have to measure the tramplin-a-monster to get a net for added peace of mind and ankle safety. I hear kids get crazier with age!
Yes that is my dear hubby not having a panic attack. And I basically copied and pasted the code that I put in the other comment.
Gosh I love you guys. I think we need more pictures.
Love is like a box of chocolates; if you chose wisely you won’t be disappointed and have to spit it out. ~T
Aww, she's ADORABLE!!! I love little girls in dresses : P
RESPECT LIFE
http://progressiveu.org/blog/respectlife
"It is poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."
~Mother Teresa
But if we know what the word means then we have similiar reality; thus we can imagine and understand other's definitions of a certain word.
in fact it is extremly exciting to figure the meaning of words and values of people.
it make me feel human
I totally agree with that. In fact, I like it when people have different definitions, and then I get to see something from THEIR perspective, you know? See it through their eyes.
It's an awesome way to feel a bond while still feeling seperate and independent.
"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."
H.D.Thoreau http://www.progressiveu.org/blog/sahara
Strength- to adapt and overcome, to survive, to be able to become better despite difficulties, to learn with heart ache. To know your true limitations and be able to ask for help when its NEEDED.
Independant- to be free from the chains that others put on us, which we ride of through stregth.. To be able to communicate and work along side others. TO be strong and not run crumbling to another but to work through and be brave. To be able to figure things out without hand holding or pain.
Did I get it close.
Love is like a box of chocolates; if you chose wisely you won’t be disappointed and have to spit it out. ~T
I think you nailed it! :yay:
"Consistency is not a human trait" - Maude, from Harold and Maude
:grin:
Love is like a box of chocolates; if you chose wisely you won’t be disappointed and have to spit it out. ~T