Girl Power: Find Your
Strengths and Excel
Physical appearance is often a source of anxiety and stress,
for both females and males. People are so much more than their outward physical
appearance. This is a reminder to
individuals of all ages to develop your personal strengths and inner beauty by
forming positive relationships. Work diligently to achieve your dreams and goals. Many young girls, tweens, and teens face relentless
verbal harassment and bullying related to their appearance. Increasingly and at a younger and younger
age, girls begin to fret over their appearance, weight or other physical
attributes. Instead of worrying about
appearances, I would challenge all youth struggling to find their calling to (carpe
diem) or seize the day. Perhaps a
teacher, parent, or mentor will make a suggestion or give you the nod that
helps you move forward toward success.
March is designated as Women’s History Month. This observance provides a great opportunity to
look at some of the outstanding accomplishments of successful females. Since 2016 is a year of political debates and
potential appointments, it is only fitting to recognize a very exclusive group of
accomplished female leaders. Although a woman has not served as president of
our country, there have been three extremely qualified females appointed to
serve as Secretary of State. Madeleine Korbel Albright, Condoleezza Rice, and
Hillary Rodham Clinton epitomize intelligent women of strength and
determination who have been appointed as Secretary of State. Coincidentally, Dr.
Albright’s father was a teacher and important mentor to Dr. Rice. These women understood their potential and
worked hard to fulfill goals and dreams.
Even these gifted individuals faced challenges and struggles, as is inevitable
in life. They persevered to find their academic
and professional talents, which ultimately allowed them to excel in a variety
of situations.
It is also a good time to reflect on the challenges that
girls and boys face from bullying, name-calling and physical or verbal
harassment. Surprisingly, popular celebrities have become
outspoken advocates for individuals who face bullying. Many celebrities
have talked about their memory of unpleasant school experiences due to
bullying. Wildly funny and successful TV
host Ellen DeGeneres admits that she was bullied as a child. Ellen has also become a huge supporter of
bullied victims and made online resources available to support them. The list of stars who report being
the victims of bullying is surprisingly lengthy and includes such celebrities as
Justin Timberlake, Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Michael Phelps, and Miley Cyrus.
There will be times
when each of us feels like the odd man out. Many instances of female bullying
involve social isolation or exclusion. Everyone wants to be accepted and included in
social groups. Celebrate the power of girls
with the inclusion and acceptance of different people and circumstances. Chart your own course in history by
discovering your special talents. Find
your strengths and excel!
No comments:
Post a Comment