The Difference Between Being a Strong Woman and a Powerful Woman

Dear friends,

Despite popular belief, being a strong woman is not something we should be aiming for.

We deserve to be powerful women and there are key differences between the two:

A strong woman endures the status quo, a powerful woman pioneers the new.

A strong woman loves everyone while forgetting about herself, a powerful woman loves everyone with the overflow of love she feels for herself.

A strong woman mostly advocates for others, a powerful woman knows how to also advocate for herself.

A strong woman always gives, a powerful woman knows how to also receive.

A strong woman overrides her body’s needs, a powerful woman works with her body.

A strong woman fights her emotions, a powerful woman befriends her emotions.

A strong woman is afraid to rest, a powerful woman embraces rest.

A strong woman doesn’t think of her joy, a powerful woman lives in joy.

A strong woman is always on guard, a powerful woman is always assured.

A strong woman pushes and forces, a powerful woman flows and trusts.

A strong woman carries everything and everyone, a powerful woman surrenders everything and everyone.

A strong woman battles the critics, a powerful woman protects her peace.

A strong woman is busy surviving, a powerful woman enjoys thriving.

Like many women, I spent most of my life being a strong woman not because I wanted to be but because I had to be, and because I didn’t know it was possible to be any other way.

The transition from one to the other has not been an easy one in the world that we live in, but one that I wish for every strong woman out there to experience.

Together, we can create a world where women feel safe enough to not have to live in survival mode and be strong all the time,

A world where women can fully embody the power they have always had within them,

And a world that allows everyone to thrive.

Thank you all so much for being a part of this mission with me.

May you never have to be strong, may you always remember how powerful you are, and may you continue to thrive.

With love and gratitude,

Maliheh