empower the girl:
Teach her to light a lantern and hold it high, to tell the truth, to own up to her mistakes, to listen and never stop questioning, and to be respectful, empathetic and fair in her dealings.
empower the girl:
Encourage her to find serenity in solitude and introspection; but, allow her to explore her world and be exposed to – and tolerant of – new ideas, so that she is inspired to think, create and innovate.
empower the girl:
Talk to her about making intelligent choices – with an open heart – for a strong, nurturing woman, never surrenders to being a victim.
empower the girl:
Sprinkle positive affirmations throughout her life so that she remains true to herself, puts forth her best efforts with confidence, and recognizes the good qualities in others.
empower the girl:
Seek her counsel and advice, admire her laughter and her wit, tell her that she is wonderful and give her unconditional love and respect.
empower the girl.
Author Bio:
After a life loving words and scribbling poetry lines on pizza boxes and used envelopes, Wendy Bourke, finally, got down to writing "in earnest" and recently began submitting poems for publication. In the past year, her work has appeared in The Scarlet Thistles Poetry Anthology and The Arborealis Anthology of Canadian Poetry (Beret Days Press) Shot Glass Journal (Muse-Pie Press, NJ, USA) and hedgerow: a journal of small poems (UK). This piece, was inspired by her all-grown-up-daughter and the new generation of engaged and confident young women who are breaking down barriers and tossing out the rules for women. Caring, empowered feminists make good things happen for everyone.
Teach her to light a lantern and hold it high, to tell the truth, to own up to her mistakes, to listen and never stop questioning, and to be respectful, empathetic and fair in her dealings.
empower the girl:
Encourage her to find serenity in solitude and introspection; but, allow her to explore her world and be exposed to – and tolerant of – new ideas, so that she is inspired to think, create and innovate.
empower the girl:
Talk to her about making intelligent choices – with an open heart – for a strong, nurturing woman, never surrenders to being a victim.
empower the girl:
Sprinkle positive affirmations throughout her life so that she remains true to herself, puts forth her best efforts with confidence, and recognizes the good qualities in others.
empower the girl:
Seek her counsel and advice, admire her laughter and her wit, tell her that she is wonderful and give her unconditional love and respect.
empower the girl.
Author Bio:
After a life loving words and scribbling poetry lines on pizza boxes and used envelopes, Wendy Bourke, finally, got down to writing "in earnest" and recently began submitting poems for publication. In the past year, her work has appeared in The Scarlet Thistles Poetry Anthology and The Arborealis Anthology of Canadian Poetry (Beret Days Press) Shot Glass Journal (Muse-Pie Press, NJ, USA) and hedgerow: a journal of small poems (UK). This piece, was inspired by her all-grown-up-daughter and the new generation of engaged and confident young women who are breaking down barriers and tossing out the rules for women. Caring, empowered feminists make good things happen for everyone.
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