Currently Reading: The Feminine Mystique.
Well, actually, I just picked it up at the bookstore the other day. And I am starting it tonight. It's an old book, having originally come out in the early 1960s.
You may ask, "Why are you reading a highly criticized feminist book about the women's movement? Haven't we evolved? Isn't it already known that women kick ass over men?"
Well, I like reading books that examine the role of women throughout different parts of history. Additionally, in the past year, I have found myself coming to a many-pronged fork in my life path. I am absolutely grateful for what I have... And I count myself extremely lucky (despite the depression it has brought) to have a large number of options blatantly available to me, without having to search for them.
But therein lies my problem. Too many options. How to pick the right path? People often tell me, "Just follow your dreams." But I don't know what my dreams are exactly. I have things I want to do... But prioritizing them and getting the timing correct? That's the hard part.
I am hoping by reading a number of books over the next few months, in addition to my yoga practice, will help me quiet my mind and choose a path. I've been coasting for the past year. And it is coming down to decision time.
And in case you were wondering, the variety of books I will be reading include:
- The Feminine Mystique
- What To Expect When You're Expecting (Just to give me more information.)
- Lucky Everyday
- Committed
Comments
i think everywoman should read second sex, feminine mystique and the female eunich. ITs good to understand how we arrived where we are, and what it was like before.
Laura