Christina Northrup is a hero in my eyes cause she speaks from experience as a mother, parent and with medical knowledge on how to empower the” you” in women. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 1975 and practices in obstetrics and gynecology; she also is a renowned public speaker and author of Women’s Body’s, Women’s Wisdom, 1994. In this book she talks on ones sexuality, to how women can birth naturally and without medications or needless C-sections, and to become emotionally and physically aware of your own body. Here she lays the foundation for all women in being able to express their own sexuality and being comfortable in whom you are as a women. In 2001 she wrote The Wisdom of Menopause and in 2005 she wrote Mother- Daughter Wisdom. Here she specks of her own knowledge and experience with our relationships between mothers, daughters and how ones unity of mind, body, emotions and spirit connect in all stages of life. She became my hero for she specks of who I want to be as a person, she guides you on this journey to understand who we are as a woman and truly validates you in nurturing your own physical and emotional health. I as every women has question my parenting style, my self-esteem, my role to everyone as they evolve and how I guide myself along, with my daughters. In the book Mother-Daughter Wisdom I originally walked away. It was not easy to read for all my assumptions about being a mother were thrown out the door. Such as a real good mom stayed home and took care of the house. In a world of changes being made she gave me the ok to embrace my unique mothering style and that being an combination of both working, schooling and being available was possible and that I could effectively parent my daughters as a mot... ... middle of paper ... ...da. I then walked away with the most important piece for myself. Forgiveness does not mean that whatever my own mother did to I was right, or that spending more time would necessarily improve our relationship, or to that you sacrifice your own health or happiness for her, and be told that you owe it to your mother by your father or siblings. Here I was able to let the anger be anger and know that I am not being the negative that my mother had passed on for I was able to forgive her and let my inner soul heal. That I to would have to step back and let my daughters do their own forgiveness and healing and then we as women would be able to empower ourselves to move forward and nurture, by taking responsibility in having the control of our emotions, and physical health by creating and defining our own roles within ourselves as a positive and nurturing women.
In today's modern times we hear the word hero all of the time. The news media throws the term around as if it is an everyday word. What exactly is a hero? Who, or what, can be classified as heroic? The correct definition of the word hero is: One invested with heroic qualities in the opinions of others. That is a fine definition for books and intellectual minds. To the average person, however, a hero is much more.
now that I am a mother I understand her ways of parenting and thanks to her many lessons
The rifts between mothers and daughters continue to separate them, but as the daughters get older they become more tolerant of their mothers. They learn they do not know everything about their mothers, and the courage their mothers showed during their lives is astounding. As they get older they learn they do not know everything, and that their mothers can still teach them much about life. They grow closer to their mothers and learn to be proud of their heritage and their culture. They acquire the wisdom of understanding, and that is the finest feeling to have in the world.
Norsigian, Judy. “ Our Bodies, Ourselves” Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. 2011. Web. 24 April 2014
Movies have evolved a great deal since the days when a couple fighting scenes and a small love story satisfied audiences. Today movie plots are much more complicated and have much more action, thanks to modern day technologies. Although these new technologies seem to make movies increasingly complicated, some crucial roles in movies will never change. One thing that has remained constant in the film industry is the role of the hero. No matter what the genera of the film and or when the film was made the hero’s always share similar characteristics and are put through similar series of tests to prove their heroism. When these tests are completed it seems to pull everything together in their films. Although the hero Shane in the movie Shane and the hero Ripley in the movie Aliens are from two separate generas and are also from separate time periods, the hero’s in each movie share characteristics and are put through similar tests that make them, in theory, one in the same. Heroic characteristics start to become evident right from the start of each of the movies.
There are many types of heroes (such as the ones in comic books, myths, movies, or even just everyday life heroes) but all of them have perseverance when they’re going through a conflict. Heroes are role models and they’re people that we look up too. They all have unique and special qualities that make one another different from each other. For example policemen battle crime everyday and when they’re overcoming a conflict they have determination, courage and other traits that people admire them for and that make them as a hero. Typically a hero is admired for their achievement/actions and qualities.
There is an ever growing dispute in society where some people view others as heroes either when they physically put themselves in danger to defend a cause or to safeguard others, or when they say what they are thinking out loud when others are not brave enough to do so. The recognition of a hero should go to those who are able to stand up for others against the oppressors or conflicts in society by voicing their opinion and by stating the opinions of the people who do not have the courage to do so. However, some may believe that heroes are those who seek danger to protect others or a cause, an example being a firefighter or cop who goes into work every day to protect the people in society, even though they know their lives are in stake. The articles, "Inspired by a hero: What Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life means to me" by La Prensa, "Profiles in Greatness - Gandhi" by Success, and "Nelson Mandela, hero to the world" by New Pittsburgh Courier, support the claim that heroes are those who are the voice for the voiceless. There has been many people in history who have put their lives at stake due to their courage to stand up for others, an example being Martin Luther King, Jr.
When I think of a hero I immediately think of someone who is strong, intelligent, handsome, and daring. Upon closer examination, many different qualities than these become apparent. Courage, honesty, bravery, selflessness, and the will to try are just a few of the overlooked qualities of a hero. The definition of heroism changes with the context and time. Heroes of the past are not necessarily heroes of present time and vise versa.
She tells of the risks involved in marriage, the possibility of being essentially sold off to some monster, the dangers of child birth, and the shame should a woman be unable to conceive and then be returned to her family. Within this she speaks of how women’s fears and wants are seen as frivols and vain. Women’s fears and desires are often mocked and ridiculed today as well. Women complaining about catcalling are told they are ungrateful and should be glad to receive compliments, even though these “compliments” are often unwanted advances that cause women to fear sexual violence and that they are merely objects. It’s also not uncommon for people to ridicule women for complaining about pregnancy, even though it is a long, uncomfortable, painful and sometimes dangerous term that permanently change a woman’s
Heroes can be can be anyone; they can be everywhere. But every society needs heroes (The Making of a Hero). Surprisingly every society has one; we just don't see them because we don't bother to open our eyes. But if you open them you shall see, they can be anyone, and that's why you must look carefully.
She could explain anything to me and I would understand straight away. She helped a lot for my education and always was there to help. My parents knew that she could teach me and show how hard it is these days and how hard I should work. That is why they always made sure I saw her enough but it never was for me.
Also, she has always been a good friend to me and I will never stop thanking my mother for what she represents in my life. Moreover, I am glad that my mother is my role model because without her in that place I don’t know for sure if the person I would have followed would be as good as she is in fulfilling this task. A good role model is what everyone should have
Forgiveness has strengthened the goodness within me, which has helped me to become more active in life. I have no shame or regrets in developing a positive attitude over bad feelings. While others may not understand why I constantly forgive after being angry for such a long time, the healing power of forgiveness allows me to truly move on. Life, in general, is complicated, filled with moments of change, pain, joy, loss, disappointment, achievements, betrayals, love and a whole lot more.
When I needed to talk, she listened. When I was ill, she healed me. When I was hungry, she fed me. This frail woman whom I call my mom was a superwoman while I was growing up. With wisdom, she guided; with tenderness, she spoke; and with love, she raised me. Although we were very poor, my mother made it a point always to give me a present on my birthday.