The True Heroes

I would like to start by saying that it is true, that both men and women are equal in every manner, complementing to each other in the creation of God, and have both passed through times good and bad, hard and soft, having battled with themselves and their fellow beings; fighting for what is good and right, standing for truth and justice for the good of one as well as manyin their generation and the ones to come and have come out victorious with the passing of every ordeal that comes their way with their knuckles skinned and their voices rasping. However, on this occasion, I wish to concentrate on the fair sex. In fact, it is my opinion that there would not have ever been a special day for women if there were no substantiating evidence behind it. There were women who dreamed, had great visions and shaped themselves to face the challenges of life in its entirety to prove that they are true heroes to be admired, appreciated and imitated.

Women everywhere have survived,with the mere desireto protect what they believe and to preserve it for the next generation to learn. There have been many women who have made their mark in history, with their contributions to great discoveries and for voicing out the cries of many. These are indeed, great women.
However, what strikes me most, are not people that I hear of on the news or the great ones here and there that people commends ¬- I am more concerned with the everyday-women.

I’ve come across many women in my life and the shade of emotions they evoke in me are strong-The colours of determination, staunch resolve, perseverance, patience, tolerance and love for someone or something they hold close to their hearts. These are the components of a rainbow they have painted in me, and that I closely remember when I think about it. It is such an honor for me to meet so many women daily who sharesuch intense desires and passion to bring the change they so want to see; each doing their own bit in order to make their homes and their arms a better place for others. They do this by harnessing the true strength of a woman, i.e. the capacity she holds within her to change the world.

The ‘daily women’ I meet have amazed me with the inner strength they hold to ‘take the kick and bite the dust’ with only the slightest noise of discomfort through gritting teeth. This, I believe is because they have the staunch belief that tomorrow is another day and will yet be a better one. No matter what comes their way, they are prepared to face it and strive to come above it even without being properly prepared. Because of this, they may sometimes be called stubborn or irrational – I consider them as tolerant and brave. This is because they do not do it for themselves, but so that someone else may benefit from it. When I think this, I picture how a mother would most willingly stand in front of a gun and face the bullet as long as she can protect the one she shields behind herself.

They have convinced me that being a woman is not a curse to be endured since the time of birth, but a blessed gift to praise from this world to the next as we have been chosen for a great work –to work for the goodness of others and be a pillar of strength and support in times of need. Even on her death bed, a mother consoles her loved ones around her till her last breath.

We, as women, have the capacity to bear so much pain and still rise up and prepare to overcome the next obstacle. We have the power of unclouded judgment and still have room for empathy. Our hearts are not a weakness but a great strength we have ready in the palm of our hands. We do so much and still do more, as making sacrifices are a thing of daily occurrence.

There goes a saying, “You educate a man, you teach an individual; you educate a woman, you change the society.” This is more or less the underlying theme of the whole purpose I write this, and I feel it is my duty to carry on the legacy of this message on to all of my mothers and sisters in this world where I live and enjoy being a woman.