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- Achievement Deity
I have a male friend who has been learning about investment and financial management since his university days. His goal is to achieve the "Five Elements of Success" by the age of thirty: accumulating "money, house, car, spouse, and children." These definitions of success for a "successful man" are aspirations for many men, but they also come with sources of pressure.
Faced with these life pressures, a man's heart needs an outlet. The guardian of this emotional gateway is the "Achievement Deity." The presence of the Achievement Deity aims to transform the notion that life should not be driven solely by the "pressure to achieve." Instead, it should revolve around finding a sense of accomplishment in things that one truly enjoys.If you often feel burdened and weighed down, the aches and pains you experience might be the Achievement Deity reminding you to assess whether these burdens align with your genuine desires or if they are sacrifices made in pursuit of being part of the "winning group" in life.
Listening to the Achievement Deity involves reinterpreting the path to "achieving the Five Elements of Success": wealth could come from reading a good book; spending quality time with family may reveal that a cozy home is more fulfilling than a lavish mansion. These readily attainable feelings of accomplishment are blessings bestowed upon us by the Collaboration Deity.
- Collaboration Deity
If life were a game, "becoming a working woman" might be one of the most challenging levels. Women who assume caretaking roles often navigate a demanding workplace during the day, followed by handling household chores and tending to children after hours. Many endure chronic sleep deprivation, sacrificing self-care for the well-being of their families.
Beyond the domestic challenges, working women often confront unfriendly workplace norms. For instance, taking time off after childbirth can make it harder to find employment later, or the inability to work overtime might negatively affect salary and promotions. It's a constant struggle, both internally and externally.Numerous working women, dedicating themselves to both work and family, prompt the "Collaboration Deity," the guardian of balancing public and private domains, to step in. The Collaboration Deity's presence encourages sensitivity to one's limitations and empowers individuals to bravely express themselves and seek assistance.
When you feel overwhelmed by life's demands, it might be the Collaboration Deity reminding you that a mother is a family member, not a superhero. "Home" should be a shared responsibility, not solely the mother's burden. In the workplace, the Collaboration Deity emboldens people to voice their needs and utilize gender equality laws when facing unfriendly treatment, ensuring their rights are not overlooked.The Collaboration Deity often imparts the wisdom that these pressures shouldn't be romanticized as "sweet burdens." True sweetness lies in mutual consideration and support.
◉Authored by Taiwan Woman’s Center
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