One cannot help but wonder how the world is filled with an enchanting realm of opposites. Just like how the day gently fades into night, fire softly glows against the coolness of water, the world balances delicately between the push and pull of men and women.
It draws us to consider the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, the magical balance that life seeks to achieve.
Though many cultures have understood the essence of harmony in various aspects of existence, the balance between men and women remains a subtle mystery.
I often reflect on the concepts of femininity and masculinity through the lens of feminine and masculine energies. That is one is not better than or less than the other. I hold the belief that each of us enjoys both energies, yet it is crucial to consider how these energies harmonise with our true physical essence.
The misconceptions of these energies have made women practice their everyday lives more masculinely.
A significant concern is how some societal norms have made women believe that for them to thrive in a man-dominated world, women need to adopt masculine characteristics.
This in my opinion has made men by default fall into the feminine traits to keep the balance of life.
This shift might not be obvious, but it is steadily occurring.
Ultimately, if we fail to align with our true energies — whether masculine or feminine — by a substantial margin, say 60 per cent or 70 per cent, we begin to lose internal balance.
This imbalance can have profound effects on our sense of self and well-being. Meaning, that women should naturally embody more feminine traits, while men should exhibit more masculine traits.
However, both need to possess a mix of these qualities, each to a balanced degree. The key is finding harmony within ourselves, recognising the value in both sets of traits, and embracing them in a way that feels authentic.
Men and women stand as equals in value, though they exhibit distinct characteristics, mirroring the principles of Yin and Yang.
Yin embodies femininity with qualities such as nurturing, emotional insight, and creativity, similar to the moon's gentle glow, while Yang brings forth masculinity, activity, rational thought, and planning, much like the sun’s energising rays. Together, they create a perfect mix of being open and taking action, feeling deeply and thinking logically, and combining creativity with careful planning.
In my view, both genders are interdependent — neither can truly flourish without the support and presence of the other.
Hence, we must find balance within ourselves as the first step towards creating equilibrium in our homes, workplaces, societies, and the world at large.
Imagine a world where men and women recognise their distinct strengths and powers, and learn to balance them together with harmony, achieving a smooth flow of movement across all sectors and aspects of life in a world of enchanting opposites.
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