Let’s have humility women

Just read a quotation on Facebook. It said ‘behind every successful woman, there is herself’. I found it to be a little jarring to be honest. Why? Because nobody, be it a man or a woman is an island in themselves. We are all by-products of our upbringing, experiences and our own attitude.

Gone are the days when a woman’s place was in home looking after everyone. Women today are often more educated than men and are financially independent.  They are professionals and take executive decisions. They are dedicated to their careers and I respect the young girls for being so self-reliant. Kudos to them.

But to say that they only are responsible for their success? Definitely no. The mother who encouraged them to be educated and be financially independent, is she not a contributor? That she kept her daughter away from the drudgeries of housework so she could focus on her career. The father who spent money on her education, does he not deserve credit?

In the case of married women who are successful in their career, is the husband not to be applauded? He supports her choice and encourages her to go ahead in her profession.

In trying to assert themselves, young ladies today are forgetting one basic thing. God gave us the mist beautiful gift, Compassion. Only we have it and that enables us to see and appreciate beauty where men cannot see it.  If we say we are the only ones responsible for our success, are we not committing the same mistake as men when they ignore the contribution of their wife in their career? That she gives them a perfect home so he can concentrate on his career.

 So young girls out there, curse me if you so desire, but Ill say this. Acknowledging people in your success is real success. Don’t loose your perspective.

Think about it!!!