Friday, January 9, 2015
I wonder as I wonder
I wonder if other people ever wonder . . .
If this idea of what is feminine, or masculine is more of an idea, more a mere concept in the mind, than a reality?
I grew up thinking the ultimate feminine was petite, dainty, submissive and the ultimate masculine was big, powerful, all knowing and that anything else was -- less than. Yet many top models are often six feet tall and many of the actors we idolize are standing on boxes when the cameras roll.
Out dated concepts created by people who want to wield power over others, who need to objectify, label and box up others for one selfish reason or another should be put away with other outdated things like the hand drill, or button shoes.
It takes courage, self esteem and confidence to be all that you are. People should be encouraged, not discouraged.
Defining a person with words is like eating plastic food. No matter how many bites you take, it is never as satisfying as the real thing.
We are all just people -- complex, capable of an infinite number of roles, thoughts, and actions, whole in our own way. I could write a paragraph of adjectives about most of the people I know and you might have a very difficult time figuring out their gender.
I think that is a good thing.
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