Vulnerability is beautiful,inviting, the essence of femininity. This is the aspect of God that awakens us,woos us. The thing that I think is hilarious is how women say that they want to be treated like men. Well, they get what they ask for. You wonder why men don't open doors, don't fight for women, casually use and abuse women. Are we calling them to treat us any differently? Observe how men treat other men. I say," please open my door, carry my bags, fight for me!!" I'm a woman, not a man. Don't strip me of my femininity, I've been designed and created to be this way. When did it become a negative connotation to call yourself a woman? Why do we associate femininity with weakness? Neediness? Emotionalism? We need both male and female presence in this world to make us balanced. That is what brings a WHOLE picture of the God we serve to this earth. I won't ask you to be less of a man so don't ask me to be less of a woman.
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May 23, 2007
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Great thoughts!
Nice Layne, you know I support this 110%. Feminity brings a gentle strength and sensitivity that as you said is often mistaken for weakness and emotionalism (and why are those such a bad thing?). I refuse to deny the way I was created; I have tried in the past to toughen aspects of my femininity and it suffocated me. Embracing my own femininity allows me to embrace masculinity. We must recognize that we were created to compliment one another, male and female, not compete with one another.
I liked what you said but on some level what your saying is very hard to come about. for example how many times have guys tried to be gentlemen and treat women very nicely then either the girl thinks that he likes her or she falls for him. So a lot of guys treat women poorly because they have seen that their care has been taken wrongly.
I agree to some degree. I believe, because the standard is so low that most women fall for the first gentleman that comes along. The same can be said for the opposite sex. How many vulnerable,strong,passionate women do you see out there? It's probably pretty easy to fall for an example like that as well.
This is kind of what I wrote today about. i don't know if you saw Babel but you should, my dear. You will see the example of what you are talking about here :) love ya
Interesting thoughts. I am going to continue to think about what you have said.
"Vulnerability is beautiful,inviting, the essence of femininity. This is the aspect of God that awakens us,woos us."
I love this vision of femininity. I believe this reveals an essential aspect of who God is. In a sense, he makes himself vulnerable to us, wooing us instead of manipulating us, leading us to repentance through his kindness and longsuffering.
What I've found in the dating relationships I've experienced is that it is very rare for a woman to be filled with strength and an inner sense of confidence while also practicing vulnerability. I really do believe, as you say, that this kind of woman allows a man to be a true man.
As I said before...new blog time. Cause I know you have something to say and I want to hear it. Or read it for that matter. Oh Layne! Layne! Layne!
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