Beauty, Youth, and Sex...ARRRGH!

I just got fired up recently after watching the trailer of a documentary entitled, Miss Representation. It portrayed women in our society as having worth only through their beauty, youth and sex. The media has exploited women for years and has defined our roles. And, what makes me upset, is that we buy into it!

The Miss Representation movie will be on Oprah's network, OWN, tonight at 9:00. It is also being held at different venues across the US over the next few months. House parties are being held and discussion groups are being formed.

I look back and recognize that I used to put men on a pedestal and my role was to take care of them. If I couldn't, I felt "less than." Perhaps it was my upbringing from my parents of the '50's. Fortunately, I woke up about twenty years ago by engaging in self discovery which allowed me to step into my power. Regardless, it's time to redefine our roles and demonstrate our worth through leadership.

We are more powerful than we realize. Take the time to know yourself and release those limiting beliefs that we have held onto which keep us from using our gifts. Know that we, as women, are equal and have the power to make this world a better place.

"The world will be saved by the Western Woman."
-Dalai Lama

The time is now...The power is YOU! Are you in?

With peace, love and joy,
Kathleen
Les Be Well
www.lesbewell.com