Lesley Mukwada
Director at The Chemistry Solutions Company (M.Sc)
Originally published on August 8, 2023
Happy Women’s Day! Today I want to honour women for playing a crucial role in connecting and nurturing different aspects of society. Women often fulfil a wide range of roles, including caregivers, educators, professionals, leaders, and more. They contribute to the well-being, growth, and stability of families, communities, and the overall social fabric. Just as water exhibits different states—solid, liquid, and gas—women showcase remarkable flexibility and adaptability across various roles and circumstances. This analogy illustrates the diverse capacities of women to navigate different situations:
Solid State – Resilient Foundation: In its solid state as ice, water possesses strength and structure. Similarly, women often serve as the resilient foundation of families and communities. They provide stability, support, and unwavering strength, adapting to challenges while maintaining a solid presence that others can rely upon.
Liquid State – Adaptable Flow: When water turns into a liquid, it effortlessly adapts its shape to fit its container. Similarly, women demonstrate fluidity in adapting to changing roles and contexts. They possess the ability to smoothly transition from one responsibility to another, adjusting their actions and decisions to suit the needs of the moment.
Gas State – Expansive Transformation: As water evaporates into a gas, it expands to fill any available space. In a similar manner, women exhibit expansiveness in their roles, embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth. They have the capacity to transform and rise to new challenges, often breaking barriers and pushing boundaries. Water systems must adapt to changing environments, and women often display adaptability and resilience in their various roles, helping society navigate challenges.
Water is a fundamental element for all life forms. Women, through various roles, contribute to the well-being and sustenance of society. Water’s role in nature extends to nurturing growth, connecting, and unifying, and sustaining life. Just as water is essential for the growth of plants and ecosystems, women’s roles in caregiving, education, and support can foster the growth and development of individuals and communities. Water acts as a conduit, connecting different regions and ecosystems. Similarly, women may bridge divides and connect various sectors of society, contributing to collaboration and unity.
Just as water can shift between states based on external conditions, women exhibit a remarkable capacity to transform and adjust in response to their environments. Their ability to maintain a strong foundation, flow with changing circumstances, and expand their horizons showcases the incredible flexibility and adaptability that women bring to various spheres of life.
I have chosen to use a very simplistic metaphorical expression to describe the role of women in society, likening it to the powerful nature and role of water. I hope today you take a moment to honour the women in your life, and if you are a woman, take a moment and reflect on who you truly are!
Happy Women’s Day!
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