In the March “O Magazine,” there is a short quote that makes perfect sense about how women should live our lives. It’s talking about being examples to other women and children — a main goal of this blog. Here’s the quote:
In bathrooms, boardrooms, buses, bagel shops, and everywhere else, we all need to imagine a little girl following us around, repeating everything we say and everything we do. Think about all the things you want for yourself and your daughters, granddaughters, and girls everywhere — and teach them by living it yourself.”
— Nell Merlino, in “Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want It Their Way In Life, In Love, and at Work.”
So true. Really, we should be living this life for ourselves, but if it takes us thinking about how others will learn from our actions, then so be it.
ABOUT ALICIA: Alicia is the founder of Balancing Motherhood.com. Last year, she managed to stay sane while completing an MBA, working full-time, blogging, and still baking amazing birthday cakes — all while raising a young family at home.
Daisy says
My daughter is 22 now. I hope I’ve set a good example. She’s turning out to be a wonderful young woman, perhaps despite me!