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Show MyWeberMedia.com| October 20, 2020 | 05 en give,” Thompson said. “Each person has an individual path. Follow that path, follow your dreams and focus on the life that is in front of you.” My experience In my own short time of marriage, I have seen many of my family, friends and coworkers ask me about what my next step in life is. I think that regardless of what answer I give, they should be supportive. My path is my path, and it will not look the same as Lexie, Morgan, Jenn or any other woman. Our timeline is our own, and while I believe that God has a plan for me, others may not. We do not need to conform to fit someone else’s view. These women are women I look up to and have shown qualities that I admire. Do I look up to them because they fit my idea of perfect? No. Do I look up to them because, despite obstacles, they show resilience and have great faith? Absolutely. Being a woman is a high and noble calling in my eyes. There is not, and never will be, one correct way to be a woman. Watching my mother, aunts, family friends and my own friends, I have seen each one carve their own path, even if they felt pressure from others to change. I’ve seen moms raise their kids knowing how to handle their emotions more fully. I have seen women writing novels and helping others to think while they stayed home with their children. I have seen young women long for a different season, but push through and become stronger. I have seen working women run a business and juggle all life’s challenges at the same time. Changing the world should not look the same for everyone. How would the world around us change if we all looked and acted the same? Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com AUBREE ECKHARDT | The Signpost |