During Women’s Group on Sunday, this excerpt from Captivating by Stasi Eldredge really stuck out to me:

“All women are not mothers, but all women are called to mother. To mother is to nurture, to train, to educate, to rear. As daughters of Eve, all women are uniquely gifted to help others in their lives become more of who they truly are—to encourage, nurture, and mother them toward their true selves.”

It stuck out to me because in the midst of changing times & in a century where our society encourages equal opportunity, there are still some gender-dependent roles that are just intrinsic and should be reinforced. I think us females all have a natural inclination to look after others and it is, in a sense, our duty to protect and care for other people to become healthy in body, mind, and soul. Without strong women to carry out these responsibilities, it will probably become more difficult for people to achieve their full potential. I am thankful for my mom who has supported me, encouraged me, and empowered me to be the woman I am today. It further posits my belief that females, whether they are mothers or not, should still mother others to become their best.