> > When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I
>created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you,
>woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man, because
>your nostrils are too delicate.
> >
> > I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly
>fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the
>creativity. From one bone, I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects
>man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and
>supports him, as you are meant to do.
> >
> > Around this one bone, I shaped you....... I modeled you. I created you
>perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet
>delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in
>man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the
>breath of life. The ribcage will allow itself to be broken before it will
>allow damage to
> > the heart. Support man as the rib cage supports the body.
> >
> > You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from
>his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside
>him and be held close to his side. > > You are special because you are an extension of me. Man represents my
>image, woman my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God.
> >
> > So man...treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In
>hurting her, you hurt me.
> >
> > What you do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your
>own heart; the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father. Woman,
>support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you.