The Phenomenal Women Of The Web Creed

My ideals about being a Woman and a Mother to my child. It is my requirement to bring her up the best I can. That is not an easy job in today's world. I want her to know right from wrong. I want her to question the answers, and when she believes them to be wrong, to stand up for herself and ask for an explanation why. If she makes a mistake, to admit it and apologize promptly. I will encourage her to be anything that she wants to be. Sure, she can be a Nurse, but why not be the Doctor, or be the Lawyer instead of the Secretary? I want her to know... she has no limits or restrictions of who she can be. I hope when she is my age, she is not judged on the shape of her legs, but on the depth of her skills, and the goodness in her soul.

I want her to know that there is much, much more to a Woman than being a housewife, and if a Man tells her that is the way it is, to tell him to hit the road Jack! I also want her to know, that if SHE chooses to be a housewife, that it is a FULL TYME JOB, and should NOT be discounted. I want her to know, that it is a crime against anyone to be assaulted, and if it happens to her, to pack her bags and leave after the first slap.

I want her to love music and art as I do. It is a way for her to see the world through the eyes and words of another. I want her to know that bigotry and hatred are unacceptable behavior. I want her to enjoy and understand the differences in the people of the world, and not to judge someone because they appear different from her. Black, white, fat, thin, tall, short. Learning that we are all different, but all bleed red, EARLY in her life, is probably the foundation to all of the above.

The two things I want most for her in life...

First, to have common sense. Second... to love. To simply be able to love

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The Creed

Celebrate the human spirit. We all share that common bond, love, hope, peace and humanity. This force is probably the more compelling one on this planet because it calls to all of us no matter where we go, or who we are it is always there.

Leave everything a little better than you found it never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.

Do not use your time, thoughts or words carelessly for these things are not retrievable. Remember to think before you speak as well as before you write.

Live life with enjoyment and laughter, for these are the components of a healthy heart. Touch all those you meet with the joy of Beauty, Love, and Laughter whenever you can, and always leave them with your greatest gift, a smile.

Follow your heart and listen to your intuition. Act only in Love for your Fellow traveler, as we all could use a little extra Love each day. If you always keep Love in your heart for all, you will never be steered wrong by your intuition.

Reach out and help others, especially those who may be less fortunate than you. Whether it is the help of a smile, a kind ear and a "listen", or a shoulder to cry (or laugh) on, it is so much more rewarding to ask "How can I help you?" rather than trying to figure out "What's in this for me?"

Celebrate the differences in your fellow man. Rather than loving others for the ways in which they are just like you, love them for their variety, and the spice they add to the life we share with them. Men and women were never meant to be clones, but rather to share the earth, enriching each others' lives.

Ponder more, speak less. Often one sees more of their answers when listening, rather than talking. Reserve judgements as long as you have a choice. This way, the choice is made for you from your heart. Watch, listen, and keep notes if you must, but temper your judgements only with love. When your heart speaks, listen.

Trust, and be trustworthy. Never go back on your word, and never hide your true feelings. Accept this in your friends and loved ones, as well, for we can never hope for harmony unless the truth is the center of our world. Wear a face of welcome, rather than false pride, and draw admiration honestly, the same as you admire others for their own special spirit.