Yesterday I wrote a post from passion. I was proud of that post. Now, I knew not expect to be Freshly Pressed, as I didn’t have any images that came from me, and I simply don’t make the criteria or the cut for whatever reason. But, I admit, to feeling a little deflated today. I was hoping for something more. More reaction. More comment. Disagreements or anger even. While it instigated a couple of responses, in particular this wonderful post at Life of Jamie, I feel like my post was a whisper when I was hoping for a scream
We need more screams!
Today I was sent this petition http://dccc.org/pages/stopcensoringwomen which supports my theory that they are afraid of our voices. If “they” do not let us be heard, then their power is not threatened.
I fear “they” will win, because nothing seems to break the silence.
I admit to feeling frustrated. My second anniversary of this blog approaches, and, while I recognize that I have come far, I still feel sometimes that my voice is faint. I especially feel that when I write from passion and feel like in the end I accomplish nothing.
I took Sarah to the museum today, hoping to find inspiration to combat this overwhelming fatigue. I found myself looking for Goddess images–looking for the feminine divine, where women’s voices meant something and represented strength.
However, my search does not defeat the fatigue, despite finding some images that spoke to me. I forced myself to sit down and write something, anything to break through. Yet, as I search for the images to share, two things happen. First I find an image to remind me of why I should write and why I should fight (I include it amid the goddesses . . . guess which one it is). The second is this short but sweet little post announcing the birth of a girl. Welcome BabyHab, you are worth fighting for.
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- Venus (Aphrodite)
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- Votive Figure of a Goddess with Hands At Breasts
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- Greek matron
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- Mother and Child
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- Female deity–I love this one.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 17:42:46
Hey Lisa, I’ve been swamped at work and haven’t been reading as many blogs. But I’ve been engaged in many conversations lately, about this topic. I don’t know why women aren’t taking to the streets over this. But I also don’t know why all people haven’t been taking to the streets over the erosion of some of our basic rights and the blatant disregard for our welfare.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 17:52:50
That’s the problem, nobody is getting out into the streets to fight for anything. Where are all the voices?
Mar 02, 2012 @ 16:52:21
Here’s a voice:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/02/sandra-fluke-rush-limbaugh_n_1316304.html?1330709375&ncid=webmail1
Mar 02, 2012 @ 17:48:39
Thanks Nancy, I also discovered this voice today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlPUbGvD3oY&feature=youtu.be
Feb 22, 2012 @ 17:53:57
Oh, and sorry you’ve been swamped. Thanks for taking a moment . . .
Feb 22, 2012 @ 17:55:45
I somehow missed the screamer blog, so I screamed back today. Go read it. And then pay very close attention to Life in the boomer lane comment. Women are the first line of attack, but the manipulation is blatant and severe. We as a people are being herded systematically toward government control, highly desired by all parties. Big government loves it’s power and it’s money and does not give a fig what you want. It only wants to keep it’s power. And it got us here because we the people were not watching. And they don’t want us watching. Don’t want our voice which is saying what the hell?..Sit down and shut up and do what I tell you and don’t complain! Nutshell. We have never been closer to losing our freedom. Think we’re going to have an election? Not too sure.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 17:58:13
LOL, I heard your scream. I had to focus on one aspect, but I am definitely aware that we are all under attack and something has to change. I just think women have the power to do it, if they would only let their voices be heard.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 18:39:48
I am so sorry to tell you that the threat must be enormous to get people to march, to organize, to care enough to see the threat. We are a passive society, ripe for picking. I am steeped in the birth if this nation, growing up in freedom’s cradle, historically taught who the founders were and the enormity of what they framed for us. But it us our responsibility to demand our representatives Adhere to those documents that are our foundation. How often do you call your representatives? I call mine AND yours. Debbie WassermanSchultz seems to think I have no business calling her office. She’s wrong. Once elected she writes law that governs me, not just Floridians. Not just Democrats. It is only true that I can’t reelect her, so her attitude is that I’m an American with no input or influence on her. That is simply arrogance. Her job is to hear ALL Americans. She’s part of the problem. Again, it must be excruciating before Americans stand up and push back, but you saw the Supremes do it for us, voting nine to nothing against a bill by the current administration wanting to mandate that churches, mosques and synagogues must hire anyone qualified for the job, believer or not. That would include pastors, mullahs, and rabbai.That would mean one need not be a Jew to fill the job. That is complete idiocy on it’s face. What dodo would want that? How would one not knowing or following the theology of Islam lead, nor an atheist preach? Why the heck would they want to? Like I have said, keeping up with the shenanigans Is a full time Job.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 18:43:01
Thank you, Lisa.
I feel so humbled that my six-day-old daughter 1. got a shout-out on your blog, and 2. helped you identify something worth fighting for. I might be a bit biased, but I completely agree with you–she is worth fighting for…as are all our daughters. I hope to raise a passionate woman who is not afraid to hear her own voice. 
Feb 22, 2012 @ 20:54:12
I was hoping for a little more HUzZAh! Too…but we reach our TNT readership and hope that the trickle down theory works! I signed your petition,
Feb 22, 2012 @ 22:17:58
I’m glad you signed. I’m sure you have reached a lot of people, Jamie.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 21:01:25
Hmm, I will have to read the previous post, Lisa. I have been away from reading for a couple of weeks.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 22:16:48
I understand MJ.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 21:41:52
I can empathize with your feeling of not feeling heard as much as you want when you write from passion. I’m tired a lot lately because when I get into political discussions, I keep running into intractable opposition not only to women’s rights over their own bodies, but to the very idea of social justice. It always seems that I’m either ‘preaching to the choir’ or trying to communicate with people who just don’t care how oppressive their ideas are.
Not all of us can give our lives completely over to a cause, so I just keep signing petitions and trying to be heard.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 22:16:24
I know exactly how your feel. All we can do is our best, I guess.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 12:09:05
Hi! I did read your last post. It was very passionate and I found that it ecchoed my own frustrated voice. So much so that I now follow your blog. I’m sure your voice was heard by more people than you think.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 12:59:35
Thanks R.K. That’s good to know. I think what is also frustrating, though, is knowing that my one voice isn’t enough. We need more voices. More yells. More screams.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 13:26:25
I agree. We need to let them know women are tired of men thinking they hold domain over and we know nothing of our bodies. It’s downright egotistical and it’s been happening for centuries.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 13:27:54
ROAR!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 16:28:09
Read your post yesterday Lisa & I’m sorry I didn’t comment. I chose not to comment because I don’t live under the same government as you do – but that shouldn’t matter I now realize. If they start regulating women in the U.S., it won’t be long before Canada falls in behind. Although I would like to think we are a little more tolerant here in Canada than some of your right wingers, it could happen. I am part of the generation who listened to Gloria Steinhem. We need another leader to step forward so we can gather our resources & fight back!
Keep reminding us what is important!
Feb 25, 2012 @ 13:20:53
I think that it is time to stand up for human rights and women’s rights despite country boundaries. These are issues that affect all cultures, and if the US gives into the insanity then who will stand up for what really is right? Canada, maybe, but I don’t know.