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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: 4 Rules for Women's Self-Love and Growth
January 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice. Generally, the rhyme is part of a larger piece called "What People Are Made of" or "What the World Is Made Of." Other lines describe what babies, young men and women, sailors, soldiers, nurses, dads, moms, old men and women, and all people are made of. Iona and Peter Opie say that the first time this was written down was in a manuscript by the English poet Robert Southey (1774–1843). Southey added stanzas to the poem, and even though it is not mentioned in any of his other books or papers, it is usually thought to be his work.

The words to the nursery rhyme "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" from the 19th century can be taken in many different ways. Some people believe that the nursery rhyme is unfair to both boys and girls. There is also some uncertainty about what "snips and snails" means. In old forms, frogs, snakes, and snails were used instead of "snips and snails" to mean boys. In the earliest forms we know of, the first part of a boy's name is either "snips" or "snigs," which in Cumbrian means "little eel."

On the other hand, they also show that girls like being called "Sugar, spice and everything nice!"

People seem to be naturally drawn to the sweet taste of sugar. Even before the tingling flavor sends signals to the body, just thinking about how the sweetness will interact with the tongue makes the brain feel good. When you say that a girl or woman is "all sugar and spice," you mean that they are friendly and nice.

All Sugar and Spice

Little girls in the United States, especially in the South, learn to be nice from a young age. If you type "socialization of girls in America" into Google, you'll get more than 200,000,000 results. Girls are taught that helping others is important, that quiet voices are better, that Victorian manners are better, and that they should respect authority.

Women in this situation sometimes just sit and listen. Some people might think she does not care, doe not know what's going on, or is rude if she just sits there and listens. But sometimes this risk is worth it because it stops her from fighting with herself. When a woman on your staff is quiet during a conversation that needs her input, ask her directly what she thinks. You're telling her she can take part and making sure she knows she has a place at the table of leadership.

Sometimes, a woman will say what she wants to say. When she speaks up, some people might think she is bossy, pushy, or wants to be in charge. She is taking a chance by going against what she's been taught, which is that following rules is a sign of spiritual maturity.

4 RULES TO SELF-LOVE AND GROWTH FOR WOMEN

1. SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE

Take a time to reflect on the challenges, experiences, and growth that have formed you into the warrior you are today. Every circumstance can be viewed as a blessing if you choose to do so. Remember that it is not necessary to accomplish all of your goals in a single day; you will learn and grow so much more when you remain in the present and learn to take things one step at a time. Do not exhaust yourself and don't strive for perfection because it does not exist; doing your best is more than sufficient.

2. FOCUS ON YOUR PATH

If you look elsewhere for happiness, you will never find it where you are. It would be wrong not to mention the hard-fought battles that go on inside each of our stories, which we do not always see. Think about how far you have come on your journey so far. Your value comes from the bright, beautiful soul you have. We learn from everything we have been through and done, but mostly from the hard times. When you try to be a little better than you were yesterday, the results can change the game. It is all about how you think.

Remember that there is more than enough room for all of us to be great since we each bring something unique to the table. Help, inspire, and encourage the people around you to shine brightly, because when we are all together, we are like a sky full of stars.

3. EMBRACE THAT WHICH ENERGIZES YOU

If you have not yet discovered your passion or have no idea where your life is headed, do not worry. The best things occur when you least expect them, when you follow your heart, and when you view situations as having a silver lining and learning opportunities. Life is about exploring new experiences. You will immediately know when you have discovered the hobby that sparks a fire within you. As confusing as it is, it is a very magical thing. You are the only limitation!

4. BREATHE, YOU ARE DOING THE BEST YOU CAN

Take it one step at a time, be kind to yourself, and do everything with love. Celebrate how far you've come and develop a strong support network with family, friends, and others you respect and trust. You are adored inexplicably. No one is perfect, and we are all genuinely growing and learning as the days pass!

According to the profound words of Rupi Kaur, "You do not simply wake up and become the butterfly; growth is a process," and you're doing phenomenally well.

REFERENCES:

www.hercampus.com/school/queens-u/sugar-spice-and-everything-nice-about-you-a-guide-to-self-love-and-growth/

hopenetworkministries.org/2016/04/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice-thats-what-little-girls-are-made-of/

medium.com/narrative/modern-versions-of-sugar-spice-and-everything-nice-73cb7c5f4356

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