“God's Letter to a Woman 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 modelled 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 centre 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.
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