My personal truism is to get my heels on and keep strutting forward. It means to never falter in what I am, and who I am as a woman for a moment, and keep moving forward. Often when women have weak moments, or are going through rough times, they either isolate themselves, or temporarily let themselves go. Not even for a moment should either of those circumstances occur, ever. I have seen it happen, and I have experienced it first hand. I vowed not to make that mistake again, simply for my personal well being. I am a lot stronger than that, even when I have felt weak. I know one way women have expressed strength throughout history is by looking how they feel, or how they want the world to think they feel. If you dress in a powerful way, whatever that means to whoever it is, people will see that and treat you accordingly. The rest just requires the woman to keep moving forward in life. Once she is armed with one of the greatest assets she has, her signature look, she can move forward with her other assets, her mind and attitude. On the other hand, 
Jenny Holzer used what was popular at the time to create art that appealed to people and spoke for itself. She has helped inspire a great many other works of art because of her originality.
I love your message in this post and your personal Truism. There are times I find myself isolated because of something going wrong or not like I wanted and that’s one of the things I’m trying to work on as I grow in to a stronger woman. I liked all of it and I will probably refer to this again if I need to, but very good work overall.
It’s hard not to retreat inward when we feel like the world is attacking us – fight or flight. I think neither is really weak though but you’re right that many seem to perceive this retreat as a sign of weakness. Eventually though we have to put on our heels or meaningful jewelry or favorite tie and just get out there and get going. This is the same for men, I’d argue. Although I wish I could have read your statement better in the photo I really like your sentiment.
Great message I get the same sinking feeling also as if the world is turning on you. It is difficult to not falter and lose track of who you are.
This is a good truism. It is very easy to to become reclusive. Keeping that positive attitude will take you a lot further in life.
Great job. I love the message I got from this. Positivity is always a good thing to have. It was sort of hard to read your paper but I zoomed in so I got it. Great post though!