Health Tips for Women

Women are the care taker of the husband, children, parents, in-law and other members of the family. Working women have their bosses who want them to full various job requirements. In all this mayhem, women forget to take care of themselves which results in stressed lives and poor health.  Women should be aware about their health needs and be proactive in taking care of themselves. Women need to make decisions which can help her maintain the quality of life as well as good health. This will help in deciding whether she just wants to struggle in life or want to lead healthy and rewarding life.

There are few health care tips which every woman should consider as if you are healthy only then you can take care of people around you. First and foremost for good health is eating healthy and right. Eating five servings of vegetables and fruits with diet having less saturated fat can help you in maintaining health as well as reduces the cancer risk. Being obese won’t help you as you will age, so maintaining a proportionate weight is very important. Women who are overweight have risk of cardiac arrests, high blood pressure, diabetes and strokes. Doing proper exercise and having a balanced diet along with a right health care provider can help you.

Physical exercise is very important for women as today we have a sedentary lifestyle. Adult women should exercise for at least thirty minutes each day. It doesn’t require money but what is requires is the will and commitment to do it. You can start with some light walking and jogging or can try out more fun ways like dancing, gardening and swimming. Due to hectic lifestyle and peer groups, many women start smoking to release tension. Smoking doesn’t relieve you of the stress but makes you prone to many diseases like cancer, lung diseases, infertility, and complications in pregnancy and early menopause. Moreover, smoking can increase the risk of heart attack in women. Quit smoking for a good health today.

Going in for periodical health check up with your health care provider can reduce risk of many diseases and moreover, gives you mental satisfaction that you are hail and hearty. These routine check-ups and examination include blood pressure checks, check-ups for cholesterol, diabetes, STDs, cancer of skin, breast and cervix. If by chance, the problem is detected in early stage, a proper treatment can be ensured. Even getting vaccinations for diseases can protect you from many diseases. This might become a necessity depending on the job requirements, lifestyle and frequent traveling.

Stress is root cause of many health problems when it comes to women. You can manage stress by involving in stress busting activities at home and work. Try it and you will be very relieved. There are chances that you might suffer from some hereditary problems which run in your ancestors and parents. Moreover, sometimes you are subjected to many diseases because of the work environment, job profile and lifestyle. Being aware about your health condition is very important for protecting yourself from health threats. These are various ways which can help women in maintaining good health and leading a happy life

by Marry Jones

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Perception of what is sexy

A large part of how we view other people is based on how that person presents him or herself. If you view yourself as sexy, and act that way, then others will perceive you as sexy. Truly look at and appreciate your own body. Sure, it has faults, just like everybody does. Accept the faults, and accept yourself as a work in progress, and flaunt what you have. You’ll find that people react positively to your positive self-image.

Engela

What is a woman?

A woman is a person who makes choices. A woman is a dreamer. A woman is a planner. A woman is a maker, and a molder. A woman is a person who makes choices. A woman builds bridges. A woman makes children and makes cars. A woman writes poetry and songs. A woman is woman.

Engela

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Adore your mate

Love, care, attraction and affection are what come to our mind when we talk about a relationship. Well a relationship is much more than that. It is admiring and adoring your mate, adoring beyond the physical appearance.

A relationship is about two individuals coming together in union for an everlasting bond. It is accepting one another with all their positive and negative aspect. When you are in a relationship you should adore your mate for what he or she is. Adoring your mate is appreciating the complete persona of a particular person. A relationship is accepting a person for what they are, all the good and bad qualities. You have to accept the person for his or her flaws. That is a true relationship.

Most of the relationships in today’s world end in a separation due to lack of adjustment and acceptance for each other. Many couples are unable to cope up with the faults of their partners. They only admire them for their good qualities and reject them for their negative characteristics. Should it be the way, certainly not? We should remember that no person is perfect. If people are good at certain things and have some positive traits they also have negative qualities. We should learn to accept and acknowledge both the positive and negative points of our partners. This is true love. If you really love your mate you are going to love him or her for each and every quality he or she has.

Most of us come into a relationship when we get acquainted to a person’s positive attribute which is very normal. But it is in later years that we come to know about a person’s negative trait. It is here we need to understand that no person is perfect and should take that person as he or she is. None of us are perfect. You should keep in mind that you too have faults and are being accepted as you are. So why can’t you be the same.

If you feel it difficult to take in the bad part of your partner just keep in mind the good part about him or her. And it will become very easy for you to take in the unpleasant portion of the relationship.

Engela

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8 Rules of Sports Bras

1. Look for bras that encapsulate each breast in a separate chamber; they reduce bounce and support better than simple shelf bras.

2. Try to find sports bras that come in cup and band sizes rather than just small, medium, or large; they usually fit more precisely.

3. Look for strategically placed seams and stitching, which help cushion the breast. (Hate bumpy ridges under a fitted tee? Companies like Isis, Asics, and Champion make seamless bras.)

4. Pick high-performance fabrics that wick away sweat to minimize chafing

5. Own a variety of sports bras, and when in doubt, choose a higher-impact bra for a lower-impact sport--never the other way around.

6. Get fitted by an expert. You can find bra fitters at most department stores or lingerie shops.

7. Before buying, jump, swing your arms, and move around. If a bra pokes, rubs, slips, jiggles, constrict your breathing, or bulges, put it back. Also, it should fit on the first hook; as it loses elasticity over time, you'll need room to tighten it.

8. Rotate your bras and wash them regularly so you can get at least a year's use out of each one.

By Susan Nethero

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The Best Lingerie for a Slim Look

You want to get that slimming look but have nowhere to start. Well there is plenty out there for you to choose from for sure. There are plenty of lingerie garments to choose from. You are only moments away from a slim and fabulous you. No matter what your body type is there is a piece of lingerie for you. It will give the appearance of slimming you down and make you feel absolutely heavenly when in it. Here are a few to get started with and ponder.

Girdles: This is a sexy and fabulous idea for women of all sizes. Girdles hide all your flaws, make you look sleek and curvy, and make all your clothes fit just right. Not even hours at the gym or a diet can weave this magic. Even those ladies with the “perfect” bodies can benefit from this sweet little number. It may take a few days to get used to. Nevertheless, if you have the right size it will feel like you own skin in no time.

Corsets: These are sexy and feel great. They no only slim the waist and flatten out the profile corsets give great cleavage. A corset offers a woman a streamline appearance and even offers back support. The goal with the corset is to boost up the assets and flatten out the rest comfortably. The corset is not about skinny as much as it is about trim and sleek. You will be able to wear it with anything and not as just an intimate piece. You wear this wherever you decide to go and stop traffic.

Bustier: This is very similar to the corset except that it has bra cups built into it. Bustiers come with or with out straps or a garter. This will all depend on what style you choose. Whether you go strapless or not won’t matter. This lingerie piece can hold up all breast sizes with out an issue. This is even true for very busty women. No matter what you do in your bustier you will not have to worry about flopping out or it shimmying down. You will always have complete support and control. In fact, the bustier puts any bra to shame as far as slimming, boosting, and support is concerned. This bra has a slimming waist to make sure not only your breasts look great but the rest of you too.

Chemise: This lovely garment has a special way of slimming all women down. The flare it has at the hips hides any bulging or flaws one might have. A chemise has tiny straps and looks similar to a small slip. You can use this in any fashion you choose. It can be worn with dresses, skirts, or by itself. Either way you will look trim and sexy in it.

Teddies: This is not the bear we are talking about here. This is that sweet little body suit that makes all women feel pretty and sexy. This is a common piece to many women’s wardrobes. The teddy makes you look slim and trim in all the right places. It also enhances your best features as well. A teddy should be a part of every woman’s wardrobe.

Baby Doll: A classic style that is still around today. This short little slimming nightgown has cups in it for the extra support and allure. The design of the Baby Doll will slim out any woman and make her feel sexy. Many of the Baby Doll sets come with at least one pair of matching panties as well. Choose from a variety of sexy styles and mix and match. No matter which ones you pick the design is fabulous. The cups will push you up and out while the flare underneath will make him wonder what you are hiding under that sexy little thing.

Depending on your particular body there will be at least two pieces here that will work for you. Every woman deserves to feel trim, slim, and divine. Find out what works best with you and fly to the heavens with it. There is always that special piece out there somewhere for everyone. You can never go wrong with a beautiful, slimming piece of lingerie.

Engela

How to Have a Positive Self-esteem

How you see yourself

Screw magazines that tell you to focus on what you'd like to improve about your body. Heck, if you've got one, burn it. If you've got health issues to deal with, or need to make some healthy changes in terms of what you're eating or not getting enough activity, do that. But your body is not a home-improvement project.

Most of it is perfect as-is, right now. So, document that. Sit down and make a list of all of your favourite parts, and write down why they're your favourite. Maybe you like your eyes because they're aesthetically beautiful, or your legs because they get you where you need to go.

If you need extra help when it comes to appearances, instead of comparing yourself to fashion mags, get some pictures of your relatives, as far back as you can go, if they're available to you. In them, you're going to find your arms, your hair, your face -- you can discover where a lot of you came from and see yourself a bit differently when you're looking at you in someone else.

Engela

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10 Steps to a Healthy Relationship

Follow these 10 tips and reap the benefits of a healthy relationship.

1.    Use your head, not just your heart, when picking a man and look at the whole package before making your choice.

2.    Know the difference between lust and love – it will save you a lot of heartache.

3.    Learn to voice your desires: Your partner isn't psychic and he can't make you happy unless you let him know what fulfils you.

4.    Work at your relationship: A close bond is forged through hard work and constant attention; it's not automatic.

5.    Don’t let yourself go: You don't have to bring sexy back but being clean and presentable goes a long way.

6.    Understand that your feelings may change over time: you won't stay drunk with joy forever but that doesn't mean you don't love each other.

7.    There is a difference between sex and intimacy: Sex is one avenue to intimacy. Intimacy involves talking and revealing every facet of yourself – the good, the bad and the ugly.

8.    Communicate, communicate, communicate! Talking about everything is the only way you'll deal with problems, maintain intimacy and know if you're on the same wavelength.

9.    Understand that you're a unit, but you're both also individuals and your partner is not responsible for your personal happiness – you are.

10.  Have a life outside your relationship.  Learn to apologise – even if you don't always say "sorry", making up after an argument is crucial.

 Engela

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Flirting at parties

Can you stop yourself from being attracted towards the opposite sex? So what is our initial step when you try to please the person that you are attracted towards? All of us like to flirt whenever we find any opportunity around us. Flirting is more than a treatment to get over from our heavy work schedules. No one can stay away from the magical trips of flirting at interesting places. Flirting is a kind of social activity which is expected and essential for existence of humanity.

This is quite interesting to note where we normally flirt. People enjoy sticking to magnetic tricks and tantrums of flirting at every place. It can be your school, college, your office and can be any other place. But most of the people enjoy flirting at parties. Flirting at parties is something inevitable, and no one can avoid it. At most common parties for Christmas, New Year and wedding ceremonies, flirting is expected. Flirting at such parties and social gatherings increases the interesting side of the party.

The most common reason for flirting at parties is that, at these parties and carnivals every one feels relieved and the mood of party lets every one to follow their heart. Every person wishes to please an attractive person of opposite sex. At parties and events our social boundaries are mostly loosened in terms of active bounds over the common activities. All parties let persons of both sexes to enjoy and share the pleasures of flirting and move outside the settled boundaries of our social structures.

It is pretty fine to flirt at parties but there are some codes of ethics even to flirt at parties too. It is good to share attraction at parties but you cannot behave the way you want. You need to go according to the cultural aspects of our society where there are certain codes of conduct even for flirting. This is because it may be possible that your act of flirting may hurt someone, or you may sometimes resort to unethical ways that can spoil every thing including your personal impression over the person. Flirting at parties is the most common idea but one has to keep in his mind the basic tips to follow to have healthy flirting. One should know where to flirt and how to flirt.

There are certain tips to be followed for flirting; one should always try to flirt at the place which is friendly and healthy for flirting. You cannot start flirting at church or at the funeral of a person because one should not forget the basic mannerism and social ethics. The most important things that help in flirting are the body language and frequent eye contacts followed by a simple greeting.

People enjoy flirting in groups which is the easiest and healthiest part of flirting at parties. One should not try to catch the person who does not seem interested in you again and again. Just follow your heart and try healthy flirting, you will be pleased by the experiences that you will have.

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Engela

10 ANTI-AGING TIPS

Give your skin a fighting chance with these ten anti-aging tips, commonly believed to be effective in reducing the physical signs of aging.

1. Eat healthy. Stick to a low fat diet that is high fruits and vegetables and lean meats and fish. Then enjoy a moderate intake of carbohydrates, especially complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains.

2. Engage in a regular exercise routine.

3. Reduce your stress. Stress is one of the primary causes of premature aging and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When you are experiencing too much stress, your body simply does not function at its highest level. Starting slowly, eliminate those facets of your lifestyle that are contributing to too much stress.

4. Drink water. Water helps hydrate skin and helps your body form healthy cells. It also helps your body remove waste products.

5. Supply your body with antioxidants, such as vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, from vegetables and fruits, as well as nutritional supplements. These vitamins help your skin fight the damage of free-radicals that your skin is exposed to via environmental factors (such as pollution).

6. Protect yourself from the sun's damaging rays. Apply sunscreen each morning on your face, even in the wintertime. And slather sunscreen on exposed parts of your body when going outside. Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide brimmed hats. Wear sunglasses to protect your delicate eye area, too. This is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the signs of aging, particularly on your face. Try not to go outside during the times of the sun's most intense and damaging rays (from 10 am to 2 pm)

7. Avoid smoke. If you are a smoker, quitting will greatly help in your efforts to reduce your physical signs of aging. Studies say nicotine accelerates the skin's aging process.

8. Take time to wash your skin (gently). When you clean your skin, you reduce the risk of skin disorders that may come from pollutants in the environment. Make sure that you aren't drying your skin with irritating soaps or additives, such as dyes and perfumes. Remove your makeup carefully, paying special attention to the delicate eye area. Use a gentle eye makeup remover, instead of using harsh soaps around your eyes. Pat your skin dry gently and use moisturizers as needed.

9. Shave carefully. If you shave often, try applying a warm washcloth on your skin before shaving to soften the hair. Then use a moisturizing shaving cream or lotion to lubricate and protect your skin.

10. Moisturize. When you moisturize regularly, you will help your skin maintain its youthful glow. Apply a moisturizer that is suited for your specific skin type as often as needed throughout the day.

 By Jamie Jefferson

Eat for beauty

The term 'beauty comes from within' traditionally means that personality, kindness and compassion are just important as the way you look. If you're beautiful on the inside, you'll be beautiful on the outside too.

However, this common saying can also be taken to mean that beauty grows from what we put into our bodies, namely the food we eat.

We all know our diet contributes to our body weight but it's also intrinsically linked to our skin, hair and nails.

Without, drinking sufficient water and eating enough fruit and vegetables, we won't get the vitamins, minerals and fluids our skin needs.

No amount of face creams and serums can compensate for a poor diet.

But it's important not to go overboard with your diet. The key is a healthy, balanced diet... one that you have more than a remote chance of maintaining.

Engela

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Body image - a loaded topic

Wow – one of the most loaded topics. The wrong word or answer can get your head taken off, destroy or be destroyed, damaged for life.

Entire industries prosper on the fact that this a major concern for so many people in the western world. To say nothing of the support industries, advertising and media necessary to tell us how bad we will look if we don’t…, how horrible our lives will be, what terrible people we’ll be.

To paraphrase, and with licence, Winston Churchill: “Never in the field of human experience has so little been made so meaningful to so many by such manipulation.”

For the truth is that the “right stuff” - body, hair, pecs/breasts etc - is nothing but a manipulation that preys on one of our deepest fears – if we’re not “right”, nobody’s going to want us or love us.

Beauty within everyone

Within every one of us is beauty. We are all capable of giving, receiving and sharing pleasure, we are all able to love and be loved.

The most sensual people I’ve known are those comfortable with their bodies. The best lovers are those who acknowledge themselves as sensual and sexual beings.

They’re concerned with what’s on the inside, as well as the outside. Because let’s face it, when all we’re concerned with is the outside, what we look like, we tend to ignore what’s inside and become just a tad shallow.

The question that begs to be asked is “How beautiful are the beautiful people?” Does an amazing face or body come with the intelligence or heart or soul awareness to make pronouncements of value other than “I want to work for world peace”?

Never enough

If the motivation to change your body comes from the perspective of not being enough, there’s a small problem. It will never be enough. The insecurity and inevitable comparison ensures that somebody else is always going to be more… (or less…).

The other problem here is the truth of change. To expect to look the same at 40 as we did at 25 is absurd.

To look better because we’re more comfortable with who we are, more secure, to have an inner glow that only comes from a level of self-acceptance and self-love is much better. Now we’re talking!

Journey into Tantric

The journey into Tantric, Taoist sexuality and sensual exploration offers a path that brings us to a place of feeling good about who we are and how we look.

The first possibility on this journey is simply to feel good, to enjoy pleasure. We naturally start to feel better about ourselves when pleasure takes place in a space of honouring, nurturing and acceptance. And the experience of pleasure is not determined by how we look.

However, we are going to become more aware of our body and our health as we delve deeper into the realms of pleasure.

We will be more conscious of what we put inside us. We will exercise more. To enjoy the awesome magic of a three-hour Tantric lovemaking session you have to be fit and supple, you have to be able to breathe. You don’t need to be a sexual athlete, but you do need to be healthy.

Liking ourselves

Without even venturing into the realms of Tantric or anything sexually “funny”, the more you allow yourself to pleasure and be pleasured, the more aware of yourself, your physical and emotional being you become. This naturally brings a greater sense of well-being, energy and vitality.

So we start to like ourselves more. Regardless of what we look like externally. And we come to see that purely through feeling good, that whatever our body looks like, we can have fun and excitement, peace and passion.

And then the desire to change anything physically becomes more realistic, easier and most importantly, the motivation to change becomes different.

It’s because I like or even love myself more. And then weight, for example disappears, or my eating changes naturally or exercise is more fun or purposeful. It comes from inside and is not dependent on anybody or anything else.

But the comfier I feel within my skin, the more sensual I allow myself to be, the better about myself I will feel, the more my body will come to a state of balance. And I will be happy!

By Jonti Searll  

The Five Golden Rules of Home Safety

1. Teach everyone in your household the emergency telephone numbers and keep them next to the phone!

2. Read all package inserts, labels and instructions. Follow all instructions listed by the manufacturer.

3. Attend a first aid course and ensure that anyone who is caring for your child does the same.

4. Identify potentially unsafe objects, products and situations in and around your home and make them safe.

5. Never dismiss you child for reporting potential dangers in and around your home. Reward them for their quick thinking and get them involved in safety.

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Engela

Beauty Tips for First Dates

Ah, first dates. They can be intimidating, exhilarating…even completely mortifying. To pump yourself up for the big event, spend a little extra time primping and planning. Pamper yourself with a bubble bath. Listen to some music. Indulge in a glass of wine to calm your nerves. Dates are meant to be fun for both parties, so lighten up, loosen up and let the preparation games begin!

If you’re fishing for some kissing, keep those lips glistening. Apply your favorite lip-gloss or Chap Stick as needed. Sparkles and added shine draw more attention to just how kissable your lips really are! Don’t skimp on the tasty lip treats…you may not be the only one enjoying them!

For the ultimate mysterious guise, accentuate your eyes. Many people consider the eyes to be the window to one’s soul. With a language all their own, eyes convey every emotion – joy, sorrow, uncertainty, nervousness, mischievousness, sarcasm and on down the line.

Let your eyes engage their own conversation with your date, thanks to a special flair and style stemming right back to your choice of mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner. Select shades that complement your skin tone as well as your wardrobe, and apply enough to be noticed, but not too much to be overwhelming. Lengthen and thicken your lashes with a bold mascara and swipe on a little eye shadow to bring some color into the equation. Use eyeliner to emphasize your eyes, bringing their intensity up just a bit.

Got a blemish? Fret not. Some concealer and pressed powder can save the day. Zits happen. We’ve all had them, and we’ll probably see many more of them in our days. Now, unless you’ve got the honker of all honkers, chances are you’re more than likely overreacting to the situation at hand. Have you ever noticed when a friend exclaims something like, “Oh my gosh, can you believe the size of this sucker?!” – sometimes you still can’t see the blemish, even after she points it out to you? It may be true that we are always more critical of ourselves, sometimes to the point of excess.

To help erase the unsightly mark on your face, try a drop of Visine to get the red out, or apply a solution containing benzoyl peroxide. Once the area dries, apply concealer to the affected area and blend it in as best you can. Now apply the pressed powder to your entire face, step back and examine the damage. Most times, this method clears up the spot enough that you’d have to be looking for the blemish in order to identify it.

Select a sexy fragrance and flaunt it. If scent truly is the strongest sense tied to memory, choice of fragrance can be an invaluable factor in your preparation for the big night. If you end up connecting with your date, you will probably want to instill a completely sensual and mind-blowing impression on him. Do this effortlessly with a perfume you love - and one he won’t be able to get enough of!

Pack a “beauty survival kit” and keep it with you, just in case. This kit should contain all emergency items and still fit safely out of sight, inside your purse. Consider including items like dental floss and/or toothpicks for stubborn broccoli, tissues, eye drops, aspirin (in case your date drives you bonkers), and toiletries in case of a surprise visit. If you are driving separately and meeting somewhere, you may wish to keep an extra pair of pantyhose in your car in case your skirt or dress gets a runner.

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio

Beautiful You, Today and Tomorrow

Beauty is in the eyes of beholder, beauty is something more than skin deep, beauty is unique charm and self-confidence, a shining light that twinkles through the smile and eyes. Every women desire to look good, some has natural beauty and some tends to make them look beautiful and looking beautiful everyday can be a complicated task, however, to look beautiful everyday all you have to do is to take proper care of yourself. For instance if you want to look stunning you can not leave from your home with dirty hair, you must wash it almost every alternative day and if you have oily hair try to wash them everyday, and on the top don't forget to visit your hair dresser as frequently as possible. Dire hair may ruin your whole day, so it is very important to take care of your beautiful and delicate strands.

Be adequately careful with you attire, to look beautiful you do not have to be extremely fashionable or modish, Just make sure that your dress is clean and fresh and no matter what your style is, you will definitely will look beautiful. For that ensure that your clothes are not much small and not much shaggy for you as it can make an impression of untidy personality and person. Your nails as well, are very important as you yourself will be amazed to know how much attention people give to your hands. Nobody would find person with broken or dirty nails attractive, and sure you are not an exception in any case, and to be more attractive and beautiful be very attentive with every minute and little-little details.

When it comes to make up, do not forget one rule natural is equal to beautiful, try to use make as rare as possible and try to flaunt your natural beautiful skin more, just accessorize it by mascara or a lip liner as excess of everything is bad. Don't forget elegance, small steps and straight back will ensure an elegant look that will definitely add charm and attractiveness in your personality. for most women it may be a shock or surprise as graceful walk are so important, women's who always walk with straight back and head up are always considered beautiful.

Take care of how you behave in public, doing nonentity which is objectionable in public does not mean that your behaviour and manners are good, never forget to thank and sorry people, control your tongue and tone whilst talking with others and even clean your lingo. The properly and in nice tenor will help you in building healthy relationship with friends, colleagues, and family members as well making you a beautiful woman not only from outside but from within too.

Not to forget Scent, which is an essential part of your personality as well, people those are around you willed finitely remark your new perfume and how you smell actually. Knowing that people smell your fragrance and not your sweat will make you feel good yourself. Combining all these features will undoubtedly make you a good looking, beautiful woman as beauty is not just about the body shape or facial feature. Also always keep in mind, you will feel beautiful from inside and outside then only other people will find you attractive, charming and beautiful.

By Abrahamson Owen

Power of Being a Woman

The American Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Little did he know that his quote would sum up the past, present and future of women. He also didn't know that women would emerge as powerful pillars of society. It wasn't until the 20th century that American women were allowed to vote and it took even longer until they could say no to sex in their marriages. What lies behind us is the history of women, who paved the way to liberation.

What lies before us is the most meaningful time ever for women. What lies within us is the power to continue this feminine revolution. The once considered submissive female gender is rising to the top. Today women have assumed the roles of CEO’s, litigation lawyers and senators. Women earn four out of every 10 law degrees and almost that many medical degrees. They have become activists against violence and proponents of human rights. Their worth has become defined by their accomplishments and ability to make a difference.

Today women seek validation as complete human beings. Along the way they have learned to master remote controls, change tires and file income tax returns. They know how to shop for bargains and still splurge on Godiva chocolates. They cry over romantic movies and get a thrill from the X-files. They are touched by the sight of babies and outraged at violence. When making love they like to be on the top, in charge of their own fulfilment.

Yet, taxis still stop for us, men still open the doors for us and fire-fighters will rescue us first. We don't have to pay when we go on dates. We can go after what we want without being afraid to ask for help. We can say what we mean, without being mean when we say it. We can walk in the shoes of others, without losing direction. Best of all, we know how to solve our problems by simply eating chocolate.

There are more fashion stores for women than there are for men. Entire cosmetic departments, loaded with stuff to make us look and smell pretty, are created just for us. Our underwear, enriched with lace and rhinestones, is fortified with silicone inserts and airlifts. It doesn't get any better than that.

This is just the beginning! On a competence level we have what it takes to grab the world by the tail. Women are natural at multi-tasking. They talk on the phone, while cooking dinner, shave their legs while applying eye-makeup and run a corporation while managing a household. Women have compassion like no other species and never tire of listening to problems. They have the courage to find solutions when others give up. Equipped with great intuition they know right from wrong without consulting an expert.

Women are great communicators connecting easily with people. They are resilient in the face of adversity and are networking pros reaching out for support. Instead of hoarding information, women freely share with others. They are emotionally tuned-in and have the gift of expressing it.

Women have the courage to be honest and outspoken. When dealing with stress, women can have a pedicure or go shopping. Best of all, women don't need to compete with men to be successful. They can stand on their own, or be united to reach goals. Femininity is personal power and at no other time in history has society been so touched by the power of women.

While many women may still be judged by the shape of their legs, corporations are zooming in on feminine traits. With a new female leadership style emerging, women are hired into positions of power because of their skills and femininity. Obviously, many companies believe that the best man for the job is still a woman. Society has finally concluded that the lack of female energy is the reason for most problems in our world.

Women have what it takes to create a more peaceful world of human equality. Our time has come to capitalize on our feminine traits and the warmth of our hearts to rock the world. No matter what background, religion or race we come from, we don't need to look outside for validation. Our strength lies within. The world needs us. It needs our courage to forge ahead, our intuition to discern, our passion for humanity and our wisdom to see the big picture. Women must stand united in their feminine spirit to bring about global changes. There is nothing quite like women with a purpose, who rise to the occasion.

By Allie Ochs

A Good Woman

A good woman is proud. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs.

A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.

A good woman has a dash of inspiration and a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will at times have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them.

A good woman knows her past, understands her present and forces toward the future.

A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played with.

A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons meant to bring her closer to self-knowledge and unconditional self-love.

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