Standing Up For You

In 2008 women still earn less than men do for performing the same work. Approximately twenty cents less per dollar according to a Chatelaine magazine report, March 2008. While I'm not disagreeing that there are still many gender based discriminations that exist for working women today, I do believe that it has more to do with our own internal beliefs and very little to do with men, human resource managers or some archaic conspiracy.Self worth is a sensitive topic for many women. Those that do reach beyond typical limitations and find success for themselves and their businesses are often viewed by others at having 'no self-worth issues.' And indeed, many successful business women don't have issues with their own self worth. And yet women collectively become jealous and resentful towards the successful ones, instead of embracing her success and learning from her.Some women, and all truly successful women entrepreneurs, know that the fact that they woke up this morning, breathing, grants them deserving of existence.I believe every person should have this core belief, and that by saying it clearly perhaps something will ignite in your own mind as you read this. You deserve to exist. You are worthy of existence. If you woke up this morning, consider it a miracle and be thankful for the day you have been given. For this simple act, this tiny miracle grants you permission to live, to experience life, joy and love.Take a stand for you and your life!