Together these two words examine the past or future within the framework of one possible scenario. Only…The word “only” examines one possibility…“The only thing that…” or “Only you…” If…The word “if” examines realities that have not actually happened (past) or which could happen (future)…“If I do this, then…” or “If I didn’t do that, then…” or “If only I could do more of…” Matriarchy is not about replacing the patriarchy, but about choosing to create a more equal and just world that values compassion, vulnerability, awareness and humanity. I’m consistently inspired by the magnitude of heart, mind, body and soul that these women are bringing to each person they engage with in the broader world. When I think of matriarchy, I think about all the amazing women who have come before me, who are with me today and who will join me in the future.
I imagine a world that is accepting of others and each person’s journey and practices compassion for those that are going through ups and downs. I imagine a world that is patient and kind. I imagine a world that prioritises awareness and vulnerability over ego. I imagine a world that is reflective, allows for multiple journeys and pathways. I imagine a world that is growth oriented and has a desire for building for self-awareness because the real growth work is internal, not external.
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I imagine a world that is full of questions. I imagine a world that is practical and realistic about financial value, cares about adding value and is deeply committed to solving big problems in a collaborative way. I imagine a world that harbours gratitude and one that focuses on discovery and exploration. I imagine a world that spends more time listening than judging or concocting an answer. I imagine a world which is focused on curiosity and holding space for uncertainty instead of driving for clear answers in a world that doesn’t truly happen.” I imagine a world that values true intuition that holds the knowledge we have accumulated in our past and current lives.
I imagine a world in which humility and servant leadership is valued. I imagine a world in which women are respected as much as their male counterparts. I imagine a world in which women strive for equality. I imagine a loving kindness that pervades all actions, words and thoughts. I imagine a wise, compassionate and balanced world. I also imagine a world of creativity, colour and self-expression. I imagine a world where there is accountability, ownership and responsibility. I imagine a world where daughters and sons are peers to their parents. When I imagine a world in which women take the lead… by Audrey Cheng We can not add, nor would we want to, to Audrey’s eloquent words as she most beautifully and poetically described what she imagined the world, in which women took the lead, to look like.Īnd so we present it again here in writing as this month’s blog. The depiction of coronary branches improved with the spiral flow tube (16.0 ± 4.8 vs 17.8 ± 4.4, p = 0.04).Ĭonclusion: The spiral flow tube increased the enhancement of coronary arteries and improved the visibility of distal segments in coronary CT angiography.We end off the first half of this year with the most wonderful reminder to continually strive towards a more balanced, peaceful and equanimous society.Īs we journeyed the topic of Matriarchy, we are reminded that many female-led cultures continue to exist in countries like China, Indonesia and India, where women are comfortable in leadership positions and actually assume these roles in their communities.Īs our inspiring speaker and female business leader, Audrey Cheng, pointed out, to her matriarchy meant being treated as an adult by her family, while being met where she was at in her life, with respect to age and phase of life. The SNR in the spiral tube group tended to be higher than the T-tube group and the difference was significant in distal segments (14.0 ± 2.9 vs 15.4 ± 4.1, p = 0.04). Results: The spiral flow tube significantly increased the average attenuation of proximal (413 ± 40 vs 438 ± 45 HU, p <0.005) and distal segments (403 ±46 vs 441 ± 46 HU, p<0.0001). To assess the visibility of distal segments, the number of coronary branches of 1 mm at their origin was counted. Coronary attenuation of proximal and distal segments were measured and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were calculated. The first 55 patients underwent coronary CT angiography with the conventional T-tube, while the last 55 patients used the novel spiral flow tube. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study consisted of 110 patients. Aim: To compare the enhancement and visibility of coronary arteries using the spiral flow tube with that of the T-tube during coronary CT angiography.