By Samantha McKenzie

They say a picture is worth a thousand words…this one is pure power.

It reminds me of the power of the feminine, to stand, to command, to bring the energy of the universe to service. She is the new type of leadership that the world awaits. She is what is necessary to take us to another level of living.

As I admired this photo, I stumbled upon many more that I’d like to share. These are the untold stories, the sister heroes who stood up when others could not. I salute each and everyone of you – near and afar – and thank you for your service to this world.

Silence dawns on Hampankatta as women protest against abuse (2013)

A woman sits in front of riot police blocking the road to protect protesters during the anti-government protest in Seoul, South Korea (2015)

And to all those who show off their tender power. We salute you. You are power. Period.

An anti goverment protester flashes a victory sign during the clashes between protestors and riot police on Taksim square in Istanbul on June 22, 2013. Turkish police used water cannon today to disperse thousands of demonstrators who had gathered anew in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)