Living In The Light

Essence of a Woman


When I think about the essence of a woman the word that comes to mind is “Ethereal”. Abeing so strong, empowering, and resilient, yet sograceful in ways many can’t understand or fear todo so. Now add a dash or two of melanin and youwill see the creation of cosmic proportions - theBlack Woman. Black women are the mothers ofcivilizations. Throughout history, told and untold,black women have been the backbone of familiesand societies.

I am proud to have been ordained a member of a group who, no matter what they’ve gone though,have walked with their heads held high, and foughtfor the rights of their family and communities to justbe. Today, and everyday, I salute women of colorfor their perseverance over the adversities andobstacles this world have placed before them timeafter time.

I salute the exhausted woman who showers a few minutes for the water to hide the tears she sheds.

I salute the woman hidden in the bathroom just to get a moment of tranquility.

I salute the woman who is so tired that she feels she can't continue. Willing to give anything to feel

like herself again.

I salute the woman who cries after walking into her house and releases the pressures of her day.

I salute the woman who desperately battles with self-confidence and dysphoria because she feels as

if she is not as pretty as the girls around her.

I salute the woman who orders pizza for dinner instead of making it...because she's tired or

depressed.

I salute the woman who feels alone, even in a crowded room.

“You're worth it. You are important. You are enough. and you are loved!”

Until next time, this is your girl Javannah saying, “Be good to You”