At some
point (and by that I mean at every given opportunity) in your life I am sure irrespective
of your sex, you’ve heard that women are a basket full of issues. Top among on
the list being 1.) They absolutely hate each other and 2.) They make absolutely
cruel and demanding bosses.
Good Ol’ Google
gives several definitions of a Diva of which I will take two. One defines a
diva as “a self-important person who is
temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman)”. The
second one defines the term as “a bitchy woman that must have her way exactly,
or no way at all. Often rude and belittles people, believes that everyone is
beneath her and thinks that she is so much more loved than what she really is. She
is selfish, spoiled and overly dramatic”.
I am not writing to analyze women who are textbook cases of these qualities stated above, but to cheer on those who are anything but! Because you see, to not do so would mean that ladies who ought to be a celebrated as Proverbs 31 women will instead be badmouthed as divas.
The earlier definitions are what a Diva shouldn’t be. So let’s go ahead and define who a
diva should be. To me a diva is a principles woman.
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She has good grooming
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She is Poised, with no hair out of place
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Her words are seasoned with salt
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She is kind to other women
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She comports herself with decorum
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She is purposeful and focused in her chosen career or field
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She holds a crowd spell bound in rapt attention
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She commands respect
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She is one who doesn’t beat traffic rules
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And finally, one who gives way to other people- especially other
women at a busy road
I am
delighted to say I had the privilege to meet one of those women, albeit
briefly. My friends and I were heading out to a function and we got to this
really busy road at the heart of town and there was just no way to get through.
Many cars sped past, staring straight ahead and wouldn’t budge nor let us slide
through.
In fact,
those who dared to look our way only did so condescendingly. And then came this
Diva who without a fuss slowed to a
halt, flashed her light at us and gave us access through. Now that singular act
showed me that there was indeed some hope of saving the woman to woman
friendship dynamics.
I agree that
typically one incident cannot change the world’s perception about how women
treat one another, but one act can cause a rippling effect until there’s a
change that can be felt the world over. I intend to do better, do you?
Let’s Make a
Difference One Woman at a Time
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brookeobie.com
