August 2005 Issue
Dearest Readers,
Lately when I looking around at the students and staff of the school, I am reminded of the power of the feminine. After all, we are a community of 90% women. I often think that female energy has made the school what it is today. Of course, I love the male students and staff, but in a highly masculine world, I treasure the fact that our school empowers and appreciates women.
Unfortunately, society usually delegates subservient roles to women. They get paid less for doing the same work as men and are looked down on for leaving children with a nanny, and also for be a stay-at-home mom. Often women sacrifice the feminine aspect of themselves to be able to survive in a highly male environment. Women are the true nurturers of society. They have an innate ability to know what people need and to be able to offer help, whether it be listening, giving advice or cooking. It is this kind of nurturing that the world so desperately needs.
It is incredibly healing and powerful when women, and men, embrace their femininity - the parts of themselves that are sensitive, flowing and nurturing. There is tremendous strength in this. Everyone knows that a woman who is empowered is unstoppable. Everyone also knows that a man who has accepted the feminine parts of himself is more powerful for doing so. Where in your life can you bring forth your feminine side? I encourage you to use the rest of the summer to explore and rejoice in your femininity.
With Love,
Joshua Rosenthal,
MScEd
Founder and Director
