Fantastic piece! What irritated me most about Rachel from Accounts blubbing publicly was that this was exactly what the misogynists of my youth used to argue when they said women couldn't do certain jobs: "because they were too emotional". Grrrrr - she so let the side down there.
I agree. People like this love to bang on about how they're 'a woman in a man's world' - yeah, you go gurrrrl! - then confirm all the negative stereotypes about women and why, according to some, they should not occupy positions of authority. 🙄
You are a superb writer and I absolutely agree with you! HERE in the US it’s the same. I’m always ranting about similar issues that no one seems to care about!! I love your insights. Funny our thoughts are too similar
David, I agree. A few months ago my father passed away. We were very close and it was understandably devastating. But as I saw it, there was no option but to try and get on with life, and do what needs to be done, because life doesn't stop just because something bad happened to me. Sure, I'll get emotional in private, with those close to me, but out there in the harsh real world we just have to put a brave face on and keep going. I feel that's especially important if we're publicly visible, or in a position of authority and responsibility. Maybe I'm being harsh, and it's not that I don't feel compassion for people who are struggling, but we can't expect the world to tiptoe around us because things are tough.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Fantastic piece! What irritated me most about Rachel from Accounts blubbing publicly was that this was exactly what the misogynists of my youth used to argue when they said women couldn't do certain jobs: "because they were too emotional". Grrrrr - she so let the side down there.
I agree. People like this love to bang on about how they're 'a woman in a man's world' - yeah, you go gurrrrl! - then confirm all the negative stereotypes about women and why, according to some, they should not occupy positions of authority. 🙄
You are a superb writer and I absolutely agree with you! HERE in the US it’s the same. I’m always ranting about similar issues that no one seems to care about!! I love your insights. Funny our thoughts are too similar
David, I agree. A few months ago my father passed away. We were very close and it was understandably devastating. But as I saw it, there was no option but to try and get on with life, and do what needs to be done, because life doesn't stop just because something bad happened to me. Sure, I'll get emotional in private, with those close to me, but out there in the harsh real world we just have to put a brave face on and keep going. I feel that's especially important if we're publicly visible, or in a position of authority and responsibility. Maybe I'm being harsh, and it's not that I don't feel compassion for people who are struggling, but we can't expect the world to tiptoe around us because things are tough.
Well said David !
Brilliant and on point as always! 👏
It’s always helpful to ask: are they sorry for what they’ve done or are they feeling sorry for themself?
2 Chronicles 7:14-16
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.