Women

Kahlil Gibran - “From a sensitive woman’s heart springs the happiness of mankind, and from the kindness of her noble spirit comes mankind’s affection.”

An amazing quote, when you really think about it. It is an idea...a thought...that may seem to be old fashion or not relevent. I would disagree. What this quotes represents is the definition of the basic needs of man and the absolute gift of women. Women have a power that men try to dismiss and women have stopped believing about themselves. This is not a sexual power, not a power of lust. This is a power born of tenderness, of strength, and of absolute wonder.

Men have been accused of being gluttons for material things, for power, for the control of all things. But, history shows that the most powerful ingredient to a man risking everything he is and has is the attention, the affection, the romance of a woman. Men have killed for these things. Men have toppled nations for these things. Men have given away riches for these things. This is all that men have believed they have had to give when it comes to proving themselves. It pales in comparision to the art of a woman in this area. When faced with the fight for the ones they love, a woman comes with a power of will and of heart that men never think to use and are awed when shown. There is nothing more beautiful, more amazing then the aura of the presence that is created from the overwhelming love from a woman. A love created with a heart that is giving and a kindness that exceeds all possible measure.

This power stems from the third word in this quote, sensitive. I am not saying that men can't be as sensitive, in measure, as a woman. What I am saying is that woman have a type of sensitivity that men, from the first lesson their father's taught them, have had stunted by the ego based idea of what we are supposed to grow into.

I have been fortunate to be brother to three wonderful sisters have taught me, with their actions, to appreciate the qualities of good women. What I have learned from their example is the most important difference between men and women. It is no secret that men are normally attracted to a woman by physical attributes. Those attributes are varied and differ by the man who may be looking. It is not the only thing that attracts men, but it is the initial quality that is used. I think the same kind be said about women, but it's the heart that attracts them more. What is the reason for that? My guess is that it's based on the maternal instinct that tells a woman that a mate is not only a physical being, but it is someone that will have the chance to become part of their heart. Not a person just in their heart, but an actual chamber in the most important muscle in the human body. How do I know this? Ask 10 men the definition of heartache and then ask 10 women. Heartache is not only a feeling that is allowed to women, but I believe they are more susceptible to that ache.

The important lesson here for men is the desire to allow ourselves to be able to open up our emotions, get past the ego lessons that have been ingrained in us, and allow ourselves to feel and experience the sensitivity that we all need in our lives.

Where did all this come from? I occasionally spend time reading quotes from history. I do this to think outside the box. I saw this quote and my mind started turning. I wanted to express my opinions on the subject of women. This is not meant as a slam against the very gender I represent. What it is meant to be is the example that we, as men, can learn, we can grow, and we can incorporate the things that make women so much better than men when it comes to dealing with emotions into our lives. I hope that I am right. And, for me, it starts with me.