A Woman's Worth ? Part 1

[Valencia Burch]

According to the American Heritage® Dictionary of English Language, worth is defined as the quality that renders something desirable, useful, or valuable.

Worth is an imputed right given at birth and is the initial responsibility of the caregiver. It is developed and nurtured or destroyed. A woman’s worth, when nourished properly is empowering to the beholder, but when neglected, destroys its host. It is most valuable when confidently owned.

So what defines a woman’s worth? No one thing. For her it is only the greatest thing she believes it to be and for others only what they perceive it to be. A woman’s worth generally is the delicate balance of how much of herself she owns minus how much of herself she gives away, which equals the sum of that woman’s worth in that specific situation or to that individual.

Negative results are generated from the same formula when she believes in too many of the thoughts and expectations that others desire for her. She tirelessly tries to keep up by borrowing to shop here, settling by dating him, killing herself slowly to eat here and doing anything to drive that. The package looks good with its inviting bow and shiny wrapper, but the box has been emptied.

It’s all endured for the brief and fleeting moments. It’s done for the show. She is seeking the instant gratification life has taught her to settle for and pursue, yet the reward is rarely more than finding herself overextended, financially unattractive and marinating in unhealthy relationships.


Excerpt taken from Stop Ho-N: the Redemption of a Woman's Worth copyright 2008 by Valencia Burch

[Valencia Burch]

Thank you to everyone for your support, encouragement and feedback. This was my first blog and the first time I exposed my books contents publicly. This really meant alot to me and I was glad to share it with you.

[Enoch Mubarak]

I can respect that.

[Mary Ann Duhart]

Very nicely stated. So many times we look at what we don't have and compare it to what others have not realizing what we have is within us. Great write. I must agree with all of your readers.

[Savannah J]

Excellent my sistah, excellent!

[Authoress Tamika Newhouse]

THIS WAS REALLY GREAT, WE COULD USE TALENT LIKE THIS AT AAMBC PUBLICATIONS

[B. Jay Gladwell]

Well said, Valencia!

Something to consider: Men should take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

[Author Darlena Taylor-Bonds]

i like this,you really broke it down into detail girl. Keep up the good work