Women's Work | by Madisyn Taylor In the recent past, the term women's work has come to have a derogatory connotation. Women's work encompasses all the domestic chores that have historically been associated only with women--cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Whenever a person is limited to only certain kinds of work in a society, there is a need to break free from that work in order to inhabit a place of choice. However, when we choose to do women's work because we enjoy it, there is nothing degrading about it. There is an honor to it, and when done alone or in a group this work can be truly meaningful and fulfilling because the home is the foundation of security for all who live in it. The importance of tending the hearth that nurtures all who bask in its warmth cannot be overstated. In addition to being essential to the functioning of the world, women's work offers creative fulfillment, intimate interaction, and personal satisfaction. The more we become aware of the significance of this realm of labor, the more fulfilling it will be to those who do the work and those who benefit from it. A well-set table and a delicious, healthy meal can heal us on multiple levels. Clean, crisp sheets on a bed allow us to enter a deep slumber, inspiring a sense of safety and trust. Our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health all rest upon the smooth functioning of our homes. The gift of women's work, which still often comes from the hands of women, now also comes from fathers, husbands, and hired help. Whatever the source, our sincere gratitude upon receiving these treasures reminds us of the profound value of what is traditionally known as women's work. The more we acknowledge the tremendous importance of this work, the more we are able to do it with a sense of pride, never feeling for a moment that our efforts are less significant or meaningful than those working outside the home--on the contrary, it is this work that makes all other work possible. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Beth Alexander If you're ready to build up your strength and self-confidence without any running, jumping or jarring movements -- and if you want to leave your workouts feeling happy, healthy and accomplished -- look no further! I'm Beth Alexander, a personal trainer and bestselling DailyOM course creator--and trust me, I know what it feels like to avoid workouts because of fear of getting injured from high impact or "creative" exercises. Which is why it's so important for me to reassure you that you don't have to run, jump or do any over-the-top exercises to get great results in less time. I created this fitness course to be completely low-impact (which means you will never run or jump) and yet it's full of fun, highly effective exercises that target your entire body from head to toe. I've hand-picked my favorite low-impact cardio and strengthening moves for the core, booty, legs, and arms and compiled them into 21 different, easy-to-follow and super-effective, 30-minute workouts. I'm also including my favorite healthy lifestyle recipes, tips, and lots of empowering action steps to help you lean out, and look and feel amazing from the inside out. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. No-Squat Booty Workout 2. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 3. Release Yourself from Family Karma 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 6. Tone and Tighten Your Tummy 7. Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course 8. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 9. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 10. Overcoming Body Stiffness
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