The heroine must become a spiritual warrior. ... She must not discard nor give up what she has learned throughout her heroic quest, but learn to view her hard-earned skills and success not so much as a goal but as one part of the entire journey. She will begin to use these skills to work toward the larger quest of bringing people together, rather than her own individual gain. This is the sacred marriage of the feminine and masculine--when a woman can truly serve not only the needs of others but can value and be responsive to her own needs as well.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm… As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
Let us serve the world soulfully. The pay we will receive for our service will be in the currency of gratitude, God's gratitude, God the only gratitude.
Sri Chinmoy
Source: Arise! Awake! Thoughts of a Yogi, by Sri Chinmoy