WOMEN IN POSITION OF POWER

I believe that if we look at the women who are or will be in position of power over the next year or two, we should be able to understand and maybe aim for their level of understanding and growth. Belize needs strong women and we are the women that Belize has. So, look at others and learn that the path that is set before us is a path of challenge and dedication.



Michelle Obama sees racism, sexism in race
NEW YORK (UPI) -- Michelle Obama, the wife of presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama, said Wednesday racism and sexism have been evident in the campaign.

In an appearance on ABC's "The View," Obama, dressed in a black-and-white sundress, attempted to soften her image, talking about her daughters force her and her husband to put the political campaign aside and focus on them.

"And that's a good thing," she said.

Obama was escorted on stage by co-host Barbara Walters and told the show's other co-hosts: "I have to be greeted properly: fist-bump please. … "I'm not that hip. I got it from the young staff."

Asked whether she thought Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., was a victim of sexism by the press, Obama said: "People aren't used to strong women. Elements of racism and sexism -- that will go on. Hillary Clinton as she said she's created 18 million cracks on the (glass) ceiling and we have to keep pushing it and pushing it. She's taken the hits (so) my girls" won't have to.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

SELF ESTEEM

Have you ever though what it is like to have no self esteem? Well there are millions of people out there in the world who do not have a great or a good opinin of themselves. These people are faced with something that is very sad. They do not believe in themselves. Unfortunately this happens a lot in lower class citizens of the world.
So, how does one get to value themsleves and build self esteem?

First of all you have to believe in yourself. YOU HAVE TO LOVE YOURSELF. Once you can love yourself, you can believe in yourself and slowly, respect and pride for yourself will flow from deep within you.

Secondly, you have got to keep you head up. There is no use nor need for you to hang your head down everytime there is a problem. You have got to be brave and dance to the tune!

Thirdly, you have got to keep away from negative people. Yes, there are people who spend their lives thinking all the negative things that can be thought. These people are a danger to your life. Their negativity will spread to you and your aura will develop into one of negative vibes. This would then make you feel that you lack the will power to BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!

Love yourself and love those around you and this world will be one in which you can feel you have the right to be in it.

Set goals that you will work towards. As you accomplish them, set new goals so that there will always be something that you are aiming for.

Good luck on creating the NEW AND IMPROVED YOU!

Brenda Aurora Ysaguirre