I don't know if I've read enough books to be called a feminist, but I do think that women, in general, are pretty great. They remain the primary group responsible for care-giving (infants, children, elderly), education (teachers, counselors), and service (waitstaff, housekeeping, cooking). I believe all of that practice, working with every manner of humanity, informs a collective feminine consciousness. Or, it all could be a load of hooey. Whatever your thoughts are on the subject of a collective feminine consciousness, I thought I would contemplate and share the lessons that I've learned from men. Kind of a libation for the masculine aspect of my creative life. Usually the lessons aren't explicit, rather the message is gleaned through a careful review of the situation. But some men have managed to break it down quite directly, which I can also appreciate. And so, Some Things I Learned From Men:
- Always, tell the truth.
- Avoid falling in love with an individual who loves drama or money more than people.
- Over prepare, then go with the flow.
- Don't base your budget on your salary.
- Be confident.
- When there's confusion, a lie is not far behind.
- It's a C-O-N-spiracy
- Dresses are a wonderful invention.
- Emails can be one word.
- Embrace the power of "No".
- Wear a belt.
- There are other fish in the sea.
- Women ARE better.
- Take care of your mother.
- Save some for later.
- Slow down.
- Take care of your body.
- It's not the answer, but the question that's most important.
- Keep your composure.
- It's not all about you.
- When getting to know someone, daytime dates are your best bet.
- At night, all cats are gray.
- Charm is secondary to compassion.
- You don't owe anyone, anything.
- It's a man's world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl.
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