Embrace womanhood
Embracing womanhood physically, mentally, and emotionally requires a journey of self-love, self-acceptance, and courage.
A week ago the world celebrated International Women’s Day. But women’s empowerment is not contained within a day alone. Here is a piece from one of our contributors who chose Holi, the day of colourful celebrations, to remind women that they should love themselves.
In a world that often demands conformity it’s crucial to embrace every part of womanhood with pride, self-compassion, and authenticity. I can’t imagine myself not living in a woman’s body.
My mother once told me that she was not very happy about the fact that I am born as a girl. I felt a little bad about this at that time but now I know it was not that she wanted a son. She already had three. But it was because she knows the struggles of being a woman. Whether it is menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause, each phase in a woman’s life is significant and difficult. However, I have another perspective on this.
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Somehow, physical experience of our body is often the first thing that is discussed. Whether it’s the changes during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or aging, our bodies undergo numerous transformations over a lifetime. These changes are challenging and empowering at the same time.
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However, I feel that women ought to feel empowered by not being ashamed of showing it off. When your body is undergoing changes embrace it and don’t hide it. It’s all about confidence, freedom, and respecting your choice as well. Believe in your worth and abilities, regardless of what others might say.
It is just a body and needs to be taken care as our soul resides here. We should not forget that the most essential aspect is mental wellbeing. Yet it is frequently overshadowed by societal pressures, career expectations, and traditional roles.
Self-confidence is the key to all
Today’s women juggle multiple roles — career, family, relationships, and personal development. In many societies, women are expected to think and behave in certain ways.
But the time has come for us to start rejecting the rigid stereotypes and norms that limit our potential. We should rather educate ourselves, expand your perspectives, and learn to think critically about the world around us.
In this process don’t forget to balance between ambition and the pursuit of joy, success and self-acceptance, without letting external definitions of success dictate your worth.
While walking on the path of success emotional vulnerability is often considered a distraction. Our emotional landscape is rich and complex at the same time, and we have been instructed to hide it from others.
I suggest own your emotions, acknowledge and validate your own feelings. Whether you are experiencing joy, sadness, anger, or love, it is vital to recognize that your emotions are valid and deserve attention.
Embracing womanhood physically, mentally, and emotionally requires a journey of self-love, self-acceptance, and courage. It means challenging societal standards, celebrating the uniqueness of our experiences, and recognizing that there is no one way to be a woman. Each woman’s journey is different, and that’s the beauty of it.
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