Importance of Women & Friendships

I have just two women in my life who “get” me and I know would have my back in any circumstance and I theirs. There is nothing like it. I would not know what to do without these two great women and the strength they have given me in my worst times of need and have returned the favor, as well. These are the women who I want in my life. The women that show that sisterhood means so much more than blood lines!

In my life, friendships with women have been and are immensely valuable. Today, I am thinking on the importance of women’s friendships.

Throughout my life I have experienced the importance of having friendships with women. Talking,  laughing, growing stronger with each other... All very  important in your walk through life.  There are many studies that point to the health benefits of female friendships.

But you know female relationships are very difficult. We see this daily in our walk in life and even on social networks like facebook. I was thinking how sad it is when women resort to attacks in person and on social networks without really knowing the whole person or situation. Then I began to think in terms of women and how we interact. It has become such a problem for women just to get along without the ugliness coming out.

There was a point in my life where I didn't really trust many women. I didn't want to be bothered with them and their drama and nonsense. But life is different now. I am settled and content, and as I tune into my own gifts as a woman, I recognize those same gifts in other women. And, I am passionate about celebrating these gifts of sisterhood.

As I grew in me, I realized that jealousy is tacky. As I begin to celebrate the gifts of sisterhood I instead believe that we as women should admire each other's beauty and let it inspire us. Tearing each other down only shows others just how ugly a person you really are. It is  time to go out and celebrate how awesome you are by forming awesome connections with your female friends. Women we need to unite and make our relationships stronger. It's time to renew that bond with other women and make productive and loving sisterly connections.

We can not let ourselves become to busy to appreciate the encouragement, teaching, love and support that comes from relationships with other women. 

Be Blessed, Be Encouraged & Be a Blessing
Racquel