Recognising International Women’s Day Honoring the Strength That Sustains the World
In our life we are all in contact with women, in fact our first contact was the minute we entered the womb. With this my mind you can say that women give life. Life is so precious that we need to value each moment we have. To value we need to utilize each moment to bring positivity, happiness, love and more peace in today’s world where people have forgotten the value of their lives.
International Women’s Day is not just a date on the calendar. It is a reminder. A reminder to recognise the contribution of women in our homes, workplaces, and communities. A reminder to appreciate their resilience, patience, and strength. And perhaps most importantly, a reminder to reflect on how we can become better human beings ourselves.
The importance of women in our lives cannot be overstated. Without their encouragement, sacrifice, and quiet determination, society would struggle to hold itself together. As the well-known saying goes, “Behind every successful man there is a woman.” In truth, behind every thriving family, organisation, and community, there are women who support, guide, and uplift.
One such inspirational figure was Dadi Janki, the former administrative head of the Brahma Kumaris. Known worldwide for her spiritual wisdom and clarity, Dadi Janki led countless individuals from confusion to clarity, from despair to hope. Her presence was known to transform the atmosphere of a room. She lived not for personal recognition, but to sustain and uplift others.
Dadi Janki often spoke of a future filled with hope. Despite being deeply aware of the selfishness and conflict affecting human relationships today, she remained unwaveringly optimistic. “In the winter, we foresee the spring,” she would say. Her vision was of a world where human potential is realised, where people give freely, and where peace becomes natural rather than rare.
In her view, such a future is possible. But it requires a change in consciousness. It requires us to rethink how we relate to one another.
On this International Women’s Day, it is worth reflecting on four qualities Dadi Janki believed were essential for healthy relationships and a healthier world:
Interdependency
True relationships are built on give-and-give, not take-and-take. Interdependency means that everyone contributes. Each person adds value. In contrast, co-dependent relationships often lead to imbalance and disappointment. When we shift from “What can I get?” to “What can I give?” harmony grows.
Flexibility
Healthy boundaries protect us, but they should not become rigid walls. When our values are strong, we can remain flexible in our responses. Flexibility allows understanding. It creates space for dialogue rather than conflict.
Caring
Real caring is not control. It is not interference. True care gives others room to grow. It allows them to make choices, even mistakes, and learn from them. Mistakes do not define us; they refine us. Genuine care supports without suffocating.
Self-Esteem
When we live in ego, we take things personally. We react quickly. We defend an image shaped by society and expectation. But when we reflect deeply and ask, “Who am I, truly?” we begin to discover inner peace, love, and wisdom. From this place of self-respect, our responses become calmer and more compassionate.
Women across the world demonstrate these qualities every day. They balance responsibility with empathy. They nurture while leading. They tolerate while teaching. They sacrifice while strengthening others.
International Women’s Day is an opportunity not only to celebrate women but also to learn from them. To recognise that their strength is not loud, yet it is powerful. Not always visible, yet deeply transformative.
As we honour the women in our lives, may we also commit to embodying the qualities they so often reflect patience, courage, flexibility, and love.
When we do that, we do more than celebrate a day. We help build the future they have always quietly worked towards.
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Om Shanthi
