Do you realise how shortsighted the attitude captured in today’s quote really is to the potential that is available in the millions of women and girls around the world? Women generally make up half of the population, so if they are not operating at their fullest potential, then the nation is not utilising all of its precious human resources.

Although the sentiments of today’s quotes may have originated from men for their benefit, we, women, are also guilty of perpetuating it, by telling our girls to shrink themselves and not live up to their fullest potential.

Girls should therefore be encouraged to perform at their highest level, not only for their own self-actualisation, but also as a national duty in creating a better more prosperous world.

 

Throughout the day, we invite you to revisit this quote. Below are a few questions you may wish to ask yourself, and those who journal may find them especially useful:

• To what degree have I made myself smaller than I could be?
• Am I teaching girls in my circle to shrink themselves?

 

 

Best wishes and have a great day!