I just came across a post at Creative Construction about a new film called Who Does She Think She Is? It’s about creative women and motherhood, and the choices that most mothers have, at one time or another, felt the pressure to make.
The film opens on October 17 – you can check out the screenings at Who Does She Think She Is? to see if it will be showing at a location near you. I had a little bit of trouble scrolling through the listings, but I don’t think there was a Canadian location listed. You can preorder the DVD, though, from the site.
Here’s the trailer:
This definitely looks like an interesting film to see.
Somewhere along the way, making yourself a priority has become, for many women, a sign of “selfishness”. My experience? When I care enough about myself to make “me” a priority, my happiness is reflected in the world around me – my husband, my children, my family and friends mirror the joy that I feel.
Sometimes, I look at my daughter, who’s 14, and I ask myself, Do I want her to grow up thinking her lot in life is to sacrifice her own needs and desires for those of others around her? The answer is always a very clear and resounding, “No, absolutely not.”
And I love who I am enough to have the same clear answer for myself.
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06/10/2008 at 4:38 pm Permalink
This trailer blows me away! I have signed up to host a home screening and hope to be able to do that soon.
Yay you for having that clear answer and spreading it to your daughter and beyond!
06/10/2008 at 9:08 pm Permalink
I think your daughter is really fortunate to have you as a mom, because it seems that society trains us in so many ways from so many directions to be self-denying. At least she’ll have you modeling something more healthy!
07/10/2008 at 12:26 am Permalink
That is SO true! It’s amazing, that even the modern mother still feels the pressure to sacrifice their own personal needs for their family. I know I feel guilty at times. Then again, if I was to sacrifice my creative outlet I wouldn’t be happy and that would reflect on the family.
The best way for children to learn how to be motivated, inspired and to strive to succeed is by watching their parents chase their own personal goals.
Well I’m off now to check out this movie! thanks for sharing it with us
07/10/2008 at 1:32 am Permalink
Hi Belle X:-)
i have just popped over from Connies blog and just wanted to THANKYOU so much for this post… so “THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!” i REALLY needed to hear this today X:-)
luv vicki (aka) nollyposh xox
07/10/2008 at 3:29 am Permalink
Thanks everyone. I’m glad this film speaks to you all!
It’s good to appreciate others, but it’s equally as good to appreciate yourself. It really does work that way – when you can make yourself a priority without guilt, it affects the people around you in very positive ways.
07/10/2008 at 9:58 pm Permalink
oooh i will go see it. and it is up to you to make time for you! it took me over 50 years to realise that, don’t wait that long.