The women I admire the most are women who know themselves thoroughly and unabashedly. They’ve taken the time for introspection; they’ve healed their mess and look unwaveringly forward.
The women I admire the most laugh in the face of others’ expectations. They aren’t concerned with the constricting opinions of others but own who they are.
These women are kind and good and compassionate, (for they have known pain) and though they know how to stand apart and alone, they also understand creating community.
The women I admire the most insist on following their passion and purpose, so don’t bother trying to derail them or talk them out of it. They persevere in all things that matter to them.
They insist on continued growth and knowledge and are always looking forward to their next project.
The women I admire don’t always defer to others but know when to stand their ground and pick their battles with care. They are fierce in protecting the ones they love.
They understand boundaries and how to enact them when necessary. They also respect the boundaries of others.
Women are strong, but the best of them know when and how to wield their power and when to yield it and do not ever use it to manipulate and control others.
The women I admire most embody love and respect and choose their words carefully but will never be silenced.