On Self-Worth

I have always imagined myself being a working woman. As a young kid, I think I was always independent. I wanted to do things myself and I wanted to be best at it (even washing the dishes!).  I was also a listener. Whatever my mom had to share to us, I keep it in mind. To me, a woman  must put her feet on the ground and earn on her own. I guess because I saw my mom that way. She was working 24/7.

Perhaps I have diverted into the path that may not have occurred in a perfect timing. To say the least bearing a child in the world with my professional status not yet stable or the fact that I am not married yet! Mind you, there were struggles at first: acceptance, pride, and the biggest question, what would people say? There were moments of grief when I had to be emotionally happy for the kid. Nevertheless, there's always the light at the end of the tunnel.

It's not at all fancy having a kid. It's an everyday struggle and learning. And I am not just here as a mom, my roles expand to being a homemaker, partner, leader, role model (for my kid) and we all know that entails lots and lots of energy, creativity and tactics. I would like to also think that I contribute to money making at home. Surely, I don't want to depend to my partner all the time. As mom said, relationships are always give and take.

Truth is, I think that now I have more focus than ever before. I see clearly ( I believe) where I am heading and what I want my family to be. I guess now I am realizing that a woman's worth is not simply because she has graduated in college or that she has the highest position in a company or that she has everything in the world but because she knows what she is doing and she is passionate about it.

There is no need for comparison, although that is learned in school, but only appreciation and preference. I think that ever since my child was born, innumerable blessings have come to our lives (and still coming!). I am very grateful because God has surrounded us with generous and warm-hearted individuals that lifts us up everyday. I am simply overflowing with gratitude.