SAVE THE WESTERN WOMAN, SAVE THE WORLD

Not long ago the Dalai Lama made a stunning statement; “The world will be saved by the western woman.”

This was spoken not as just an observation or opinion but also as a directive to women everywhere. What would prompt this purported holy man of Tibet to make such a decree?

There has been a shift of sorts happening over the last decade or so that is culminating in a redefining of gender roles. Women are bumping into fewer and fewer “glass ceilings”. They are holding positions of power and influence worldwide. Many times men are choosing to take on more domestic roles or are being pushed into such due to job loss.

This role reversal has become pretty mainstream and we are no longer surprised by it but what is different is the manner in which women approach their new role as monetary provider/ position of power.

In the past, women adopted a “masculine” approach to workplace promotions, sacrificing their feminine side in order to be taken seriously in a “man’s world.” Now some very influential women are trying to unite the many groups of women awakening to their potential into a larger, more cohesive group able to tackle some of the most difficult challenges of our time.

Maria Shriver has called attention to this shift with her annual Women’s Conference. There is also an online series taking place each week bringing together thousands of women from around the world with extraordinary women visionaries as guest speakers.

The series centers around the question, “What is our role as women in creating the future of our world?” The series is called “Women on the Evolutionary Edge.” If you want to register for the series, you can do so HERE. It is never too late and you can join anytime. It has grown in just a few weeks to 15,000 registered participants from around the globe! And they are expecting many more in the coming weeks.

There are several ways to participate; you can call in and listen and then take part in a post discussion via phone or you can listen live and instant message. If you miss it completely as I had to this weekend because of a prior commitment, you have the option to download and listen to the recorded session.

This past week’s guest was Dr Jean Huston. Doesn’t ring a bell? Don’t feel bad, I vaguely recognize only a name or two on the list. But listening to Jean was illuminating. She has lived long enough to have known, Einstein, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Mead. You can google her to read about her extensive list of accomplishments and experiences.

The focus of this week’s session was on women working together to learn how to wake up to our potential strength and creativity, and then to empower other women by teaching them to do the same.

Women have in them the capacity to be a part of the greatest change in world history, consciously choosing to practice joy and share it with others. That means abandoning whining and victimhood. We must come together and stand together in celebration of who we are, confident in the power we have to foster positive changes in our world.

The purpose of this awakening is not to take over the world but rather to work with men in partnership, inviting them to join the conversation and work in unison to create a sustainable future.

If any other women made it to this week’s session and have something to add, email me and I will post it below my observations. And, don’t forget, it’s not too late to participate HERE.

Peace & Love, Rocky