{"id":152,"date":"2010-12-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-12-14T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/thequeenofmyself\/2010\/12\/the-more-queenly-i-become.html"},"modified":"2010-12-14T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-12-14T10:00:00","slug":"the-more-queenly-i-become","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/2010\/12\/the-more-queenly-i-become.html","title":{"rendered":"The More Queenly I Become"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another post in the series of pieces about women who stand firm in their sense of Self-worth.<\/p>\n

If you are such a woman, comfortable in your power, please tell me your story. And many thanks to those of you who answered the call.<\/i><\/p>\n

I took the question of confidence to the “Fans\/Likes” of The Queen of My Self Facebook page. Here are some of their responses:<\/i><\/p>\n

The more Queenly I become, the more I desire to be in the company of other Queens.
– The Queen of My Self<\/p>\n

Q.<\/font><\/b><\/font> Do you agree?<\/b><\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> I agree completely. Self-assured, self-confident women are so much easier to hang out with. They have much fewer hang-ups, and are more likely to share joy.
– Holly, AZ<\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> I used to be intimidated by confident women. But now I can see that my feeling was based on feeling inadequate myself. I was really motivated by jealousy. Now that I feel better about myself, I can honesty admire other women who have developed themselves.
– Sharone, WI<\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> I totally agree! I love it when my friends walk tall, confident that they are worthy. We keep reminding each other.
– Katherine, MD<\/p>\n

A.<\/font><\/b> I strongly agree. So many of us forget our worth. Perhaps we should also take the time to recognize not only our own worth, but remind others of theirs.
– Lorraine, PA<\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> Smart, capable, strong women will bring about the changes in society that we all want. We are those smart, capable, strong women!
– Louisa, KS<\/p>\n

A.<\/font><\/b> Absolutely!!!
– Jana, OR<\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> I was lucky to have a mother and aunts who were terrific role models of independent thinking, competent acting women who were secure in their confidence and self-esteem. I was so proud of them. And now, I am glad to say, I am proud of me!
– Blanca, CA<\/p>\n

A.<\/b><\/font> Confidence is very attractive in a woman.
– Jenissa, LA<\/p>\n

A. <\/b><\/font>There is a difference between being queenly and being a diva. The Queen is proud, but not arrogant.
– Bev, DC<\/p>\n

A. <\/b><\/font>QUEENS UNITE!
 – Alys, AK<\/p>\n

Q.<\/font><\/b> Is there a “trick” to “becoming” Queenly? I’m SURE NOT feelin’ it.
– Robin, NV<\/p>\n

A.<\/font><\/b> Dear Robin,
No, there is no trick to becoming a Queen. We each have to earn our crown and throne by actively engaging in the changes to which we aspire. I am not saying that it is easy. But, then, no one ever told me it would be easy. So I am not surprised and just keep plugging away! The feeling that you are the ruling sovereign of your own life will grow with each hurdle that you complete. Royal blessings.
xxQMD<\/p>\n

Q.<\/font><\/b> What about you? Are you a confident woman? What are your feelings about other confident women?<\/p>\n

Another post in the series of pieces about women who stand firm in their sense of Self-worth.<\/p>\n

If you are such a woman, comfortable in your power, please tell me your story. And many thanks to those of you who answered the call.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

***
The Queen welcomes questions concerning all issues of interest to women in their mature years. Send your inquiries to thequeenofmyself@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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