The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur

December 10Feminine Energy

Every new relation and every new scene should be a new page in the book of the mysteries of life, reverently and lovingly perused, but if folded down, never to be read again, it must be regarded as only the introduction to a brighter one.

Sophia Ripley—“Woman,” The Dial (1841)

The transcendentalists were social reformers as a lot. About the only thing they agreed on universally was what might have been called their “liberalness.” The period featured the emergence of strong female voices given a platform, perhaps, for the first time.

Ripley's essay, appearing in the movement's official publication, The Dial, attempts to describe “ideal or perfect women.” Although it does contain language relating to traditional domestic roles at the time, it also explores feminine energy in ways that transcends gender. (It's worth a search to read the entire essay.)

And, you ask, how's it going to apply to your entrepreneurial journey?

A healthy business values feminine and masculine energy, to see a problem and want to fix it, even if it's not broken, and to view every new relation and every new scene as a new page in the book of the mysteries.

This topic is too colossal to tackle in this space, but today, consider it, pay attention to it, and see if you find some truth in its existence.

Challenge Question

1. What is your default response when challenged? Think about a recent event. Do you know others who responded differently than you?