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“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
—Helen Keller

“Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief.”
—Wilma Mankiller

For women’s history month, I wanted to write about all the incredible women throughout time who blazed trails through the wilderness of life—making passage easier and smoother for all those who followed. Women like Harriet Tubman, Emmeline Pankhurst, Amelia Bloomer, Amelia Earhart, Wilma Mankiller, Helen Keller, Mary Wollstonecraft, Isadora Duncan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Margaret Meade, Maya Angelou, and many others. Millions of pioneering spirits who refused to give up or give in as they forged through tumultuous times, broke societal norms, and endured untold personal hardships.

The good news is that there are so many gifted, talented, and strong-willed women throughout history—and today—that I was unable to narrow the topic down to just a few. So instead, I decided to pay homage to the collective female experience: the mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, partners, girlfriends, aunts, cousins, friends, colleagues, and grandmothers . . . all the women who are changing the world, each day.

Women are continually transforming lives, through art, poetry, music, dance, teaching, and ministry. Through fearless leadership, thoughtful governance, and public service. We are police officers, plumbers, engineers, custodians, firefighters, CEOs, and scientists. We are caretakers of children, of the elderly, of animals, and of the planet. We are technicians, actors, educators, writers, computer programmers, software developers, astronauts, counselors, administrators, roofers, sale reps, architects, activists, designers, and chefs. We embark on inspiring adventures, pursue various professions, and undertake worthy pursuits that enhance not only our lives, but also the lives of others.

We are birthing a new world with our choices.

Look in the mirror, but not for physical attributes. Look in the mirror and recognize your power and your ability to make a difference. This is YOUR life. You are amazing! We are amazing! As we step into our rightful place in this world, we give rise to our most heartfelt dreams. We birth a world of cooperation, unity, nurturing, courage, respect, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. We form circles. We embrace and include all in our global family. We model healthy behavior. We show strength, not by brute force, but strength of character and spirit. We learn from past mistakes. We encourage and mentor the next generations. We care for the earth and all her creatures. We honor the divine and all she teaches. We love.

We are birthing a new world . . . because that is what women do. We birth ideas, children, and a vision of what may be.

Blessed be.

In joy & gratitude 

Diana J. Ensign