The Wise Woman
knows when to offer counsel
and when to resist.
She
understands the dilemma
and can offer perspective.
The Wise Woman
has seen enough
to appreciate peace;
to understand
rather than judge.
She
is bright, serene, cozy and calm.
She has poise, humor and grace.
The Wise Woman
can tell us what we need to hear
to put our minds at ease,
but she will also tell us when we are wrong
and how to fix the deed.
The Wise Woman can be a revolutionary
who has vision, passion and drive
and won't rest till she makes progress for her cause.
The Wise Woman knows when to pick up arms
and when to put them down.
She can be a courageous lioness defending her cubs
as well as a cuddly kitten.
The Wise Woman
is a friend who supports us through our greatest trials
and cheers us when we triumph;
and we know that she values us equally through it all.
The Wise Woman
takes little for granted.
She is not jealous, greedy or possessive;
she is patient, persistent and pleasant.
She readily forgives herself as well as everyone else
for she knows that neither she nor anyone else
can be wise all of the time.
Who is this Wise Woman?
Is she our grandmother, our godmother, our aunt?
Is she our mother, our cousin our friend?
Is she our daughter, our niece or our nanny?
Is she our sister, our sister-in-law or step-sister?
Is she our employee, our boss or our colleague?
Is she our nurse, our doctor or our preacher?
She is the woman
who is there for us.
at just the moment we need her;
with the right word, or touch or look.
And
she is there within us all, just waiting to come out;
waiting for us to tap the eternal wisdom
we have gained over the ages.
Ready to be of assistance.
Ready to act.
Ready to be.
Come, let us find our Wise Woman within
and share her with ourselves and with each other.
Let us overcome the barriers to finding her.
Liberate her from self doubt or compulsivity
From resentment, hurt and fear.
Free her from isolation, shyness and pain.
Let her come into the light and shine her radiance on us all.
Welcome, Wise Women!
