Yesterday morning I watched a clip showing Shonda Rhimes
presenting to Kerry Washington at the Women in Film awards and got goose bumps.
These two women are not only phenomenal; they are trailblazers and I totally
admire them. They are showing that women can work together and can flourish
together without one feeling like she has to trample over the other to get to
the light. Instead they recognize that they become the bridges upon which many
others may cross over into the light by beginning with themselves and showing
how it can be done. They recognize they are bridges for each other to cross
over into the light because they know there is enough light for us all and one
does not have to diminish the light of the other or not be the bridge for the
other to shine.
This is why Scandal, Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes
represent so much more than a show to me. They represent the sisterhood rising.
The sisterhood of togetherness, compassion and support and I just love how
they are slowly but surely changing the complexion and gender of television just by being who they are and
coming from a place of light.
I love that Kerry Washington said we all have one thing in
common and that is we come from a woman. Women are the bringers of life into this
world and yet we have historically taken a back seat to the way life unfolds
when we are essentially the vessel through which all human life comes. Through
which the human existence is made possible.
As a result, women have the innate ability to be compassionate,
supportive and constructive rather than destructive when we are true to our nature.
I also love that Shonda said, “When you are the only one,
people feel you have to represent everyone.” I understand that sentiment
totally having been one of the only ones in my industry for a while. I felt the
pressure of having to represent. Of having to uphold a certain standard because
I knew I was opening doors for many to follow. And many have followed and I am
totally proud of the trail I blazed. Now it is up to others to do the same and
for me to continue to do so.
Watching Shonda and Kerry was so refreshing because they are
both confident in her own light. Allowing the light to shine on the other when
necessary by stepping back and giving each other that space to radiate the light
from within. Almost as if they were dancing with each other. Stepping up when
needed and then stepping back when needed as well. I love hearing Kerry say,
“when we step up for ourselves, we create opportunities whether it is because
we inspire people or employ people or both. “ When we step up and own our own light
and let our voices be heard, it’s amazing what we can do.
So it is up to us to allow our voices to be heard by
uplifting each other and not tearing each other down. Not by pitting each other
against each other. Tearing each other’s hair out. Those roles are done. We
have evolved beyond that. Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes are prime examples
of how the sisterhood is meant to work.
And that is why I love Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington because
they represent so much more than the show. They represent the rising of the
sisterhood. The bonding of women like never before. They are changing the
complexion and gender of not only television but beyond because they are
allowing people to see women and people of colour from a totally different perspective.
From the perspective of love and light, compassion and the divine feminine
power.
As the mother of a daughter who wants to pursue a Performing
Arts career I am totally grateful to them both. Trailblazing for my daughter to
have the chance of all the possibility that may not have been available to her
had it not been for these two women breaking down barriers and setting new
trails by owning their own voices. By coming from a place of light. By being supportive
of each other. By understanding the roles they are playing and not taking them
for granted. By having the wherewithal to be. With gratitude, love and light to
Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington. Namaste
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