Queens, Goddesses and Heroes

A quick google search tells me the origins of International Women's Day began back in 1909 see http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml for history. I had thought it was a much newer movement. But of course I see that was silly as women have been active in asserting themselves way before my time. Those much more wise and wonderful than I have reached for the stars eons before I was even a thought. I marvel at the steadfastness and power of women in this world. The movements they have started that change global attitudes and behaviour, that effect social consciousness. From the Suffragette to the Me Too movement women have made their mark on the world for others to follow. What a sorry world it would be without these trail blazers.

This day gets me thinking about the women in my life. From my earliest relationship with my twin in the womb with me to my mom who raised me to my beautiful smart daughters all the way to the wonderful women friends I have in my life today. Friends whom I love dearly and who enrich my life beyond comprehension I shudder to think what I do without them? Just as an example, yesterday I spent the day with three amazing women. I visited my girlfriend Cindy, whom I love to the moon and back and whom has been my sounding board in this widow's journey these last many years. I always always feel better after I see her. I can arrive at her door or her at mine in the foulest of moods in the worst shape and a meaningful conversation later everything is right in my world again. Who do you have in your life like that? Someone I hope? Someone who knows just what to say and not say, just enough love and push to balance your psyche back to plum level. Women conversation-like none you could ever have with the male counterpart. Aren't we lucky to be female? Love you Cindy.

I then went to visit my momma. Her sweet smile greeted me at the door and let me know she was very happy to see me. This beautiful 85 year old women got me a cup of tea and hidden in a napkin two of my favorite cookies to go with it. She wanted to hear what I was up to. Love comes to you like none other but from a mom. I am so grateful she is there, I love you momma. I no sooner got home but found a message from my mentor in Washington, my photography guru who has become much more in this last year. We talked and talked in that meaningful way women do about life and I got a whole new perspective on my life journey. Then she walked me through a shot as we passed photos back and forth across our countries internet wires. Despite the distance I felt so close and connected to her, like she was in my bedroom helping me set up the shot. Her so willing to share her knowledge and expertise on light and modelling. And I didn't even have to ask for this somehow that intuitive nature us women have led the conversation into this topic. The two and half hours flew by and I felt that creative drive start to surface again. Love you Amy.

The end of the day saw a quick connect in to my twin, that women in my life who I have had close before birth and probably even in my other lives. My other brain- the one who knows all I like and don't like who has been there for me always through every hard time through every joy. The one who can suggest books movies and articles to inspire and spark the feelings I need. "Here check this out you'll love this" she is always right. What would I do without her there? Love you Pam.

Women. Not enough adjectives in the world to describe their divinity. I salute women around the world in their gloriousness, their happiness, their resourcefulness, their love, their selflessness, their brokenness, their downtroddenness, their power. To you and all the women I love in my life (you know who you are) I salute you this day. Keep reaching for the stars you queens, goddesses and heroes.