Women's Work

[Women's Work]( The importance of tending the hearth that nurtures all who bask in its warmth, is a beautiful thing. In the recent past, the term “women’s work” has come to have a derogatory connotation. Women’s work encompasses all the domestic chores that have historically been associated only with women: cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Whenever a person is limited to only certain kinds of work in a society, there is a need to break free from that work in order to inhabit a place of choice. However, when we choose to do women’s work because we enjoy it, there is nothing degrading about it. There is an honor to it, and when done alone or in a group, this work can be truly meaningful and fulfilling because the home is the foundation of security for all who live in it. The importance of tending the hearth that nurtures all who bask in its warmth cannot be overstated. In addition to being essential to the functioning of the world, women’s work offers creative fulfillment, intimate interaction, and personal satisfaction. The more we become aware of the significance of this realm of labor, the more fulfilling it will be both to those who do the work and those who benefit from it. A well-set table and a delicious, healthy meal can heal us on multiple levels. Clean, crisp sheets on a bed allow us to enter a deep slumber, inspiring a sense of safety and trust. Our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health all rest upon the smooth functioning of our homes. The more we acknowledge the tremendous importance of this work, the more we are able to do it with a sense of pride, never feeling for a moment that our efforts are less significant or meaningful than those working outside the home. On the contrary, it is this work that makes all other work possible.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Parenting Anxious Kids]( by Emily Spurling Nobody is immune to worry and stress, and unfortunately that includes children. However, when those feelings are addressed and a child is given simple, mindful techniques, they are able to move through life with more ease and joy. In this highly beneficial 14-day course from holistic and meditation teacher, Emily Spurling, you will learn how to empower your child with practical, proven ways to live their life with inner calm. You’ll receive a comprehensive toolbox of expert strategies, meditations, and insightful art exercises that help children overcome anxiety and transform their fears. By the end of this course, your child will emerge more resilient and emotionally self-aware, with lasting effects that will serve them their entire life. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Yoga for Empaths]( 2. [Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 7. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 8. [A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back!]( 9. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 10. [You Are What You Think]( New Courses • [Be Ridiculously Happy in Your Relationship]( • [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( • [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}