Make every day Women’s Day

Its March 8 today! It is the time of the year again for us to celebrate International Women’s Day; a day devoted to remember women all over the world to honor their accomplishments and who have inspired the world over the years globally. I know this note is just in time to give recognition to the much celebrated womanhood (I am one of them too!). As a women, I believe our entire lives consists ultimately of accepting ourselves as we are. And what we are is powerful, unique and blessed. Hence, March 8, should be made a remarkable occasion and celebrate the best way for the women in our life and also being proud of being one. Today and every day, call to appreciate their sacrifices. Women of the world – Hats off to you!

I don’t think it matters as to how we celebrate the day but what really matters how far we appreciate and acknowledge women as a whole and for their capabilities, abilities, passion and sacrifices. Women have indeed come a long way. Reflecting back on how far women have come in their struggle for equality, harmony and development, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women, inspire me. I feel incredibly inspiring to be part of this gender.

Women should never be discriminated and looked down nobody is above anyone. As women, we should be prepared to be beautiful in all that we do - walking, talking, working, whatever it is you do. The women of today have special talents and are more independent, courageous and smart enough to carry out things herself. In fact, they even make better bosses than men as they are capable to stand parallel with today’s men. Famous women in history have proven that, way before our era. Being women is never a disgrace, it is a gift! It is great to be a woman.

We need to show the men that being gentle does not mean any less powerful. Our femininity is not making us any less capable. A woman can always be pretty while contributing to the world. We now have the luxury of coming out loud and bold to face the world at our own choice compared to our grandmother’s time. Liberalization of women has gone a long way in making women stronger, sharper and smarter. Rising up from housewives to corporate positions and politicians, women today have gone a long way to show the world that we are indeed women of substance and a stiff competitor to men. Today, we can choose.

Hope this will put a stop to chauvinist remarks like, “What do you expect? She’s only a woman”.
Today is not only a celebration in honor of women’s revolution but also a time to restore women to their rightful place. Women’s voices in the world should be heard more. It is not just women activist, politicians or celebrities that we want to hear from; we want to hear from other women who also lead our lives, articulate their thoughts more cleverly than we can imagine. I truly admire stalwarts in the likes of Ambiga Seenivasan, Marina Mahathir and Ivy Josiah whose strong, confident voices can be heard and felt. But we need more. Funny, angry, loving, crazy, and patient voices to tell the world, “Hello, we are here”.

I get baffled sometimes. I have always been true to myself and do what I believe is right or wrong defined doctrine of life. But will the people around me socially accept me as I am? Being women of substance in this community was never easy. Is anybody really comfortable with a strong woman, even when she is standing up for what she believes in, fighting for truth, equality, and justice? It is difficult to live our principles but we need to follow our gut instincts and go for what we believe is right. Believe it and you will see it.

The theme for International Women’s Day this year is “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures”. Happy International Women’s Day 2012. Let is shine in grace!