Unlikely Friends=Sisterhood
This past summer I had an opportunity to spend time with some wonderful women. Ok, it was more than that–I was invited to be part of a sisterhood. I wasn’t exactly sure how I would fit in.
true sisterhood
I do not have the best track records with establishing friendships. I lack confidence. After several failed attempts–I expect nothing and my expectations are met! I was really nervous, scared, and really didn’t know what to expect.
What I learned from being part of this wonderful group of women is that we are so similar even though they appear so different. If I had seen these women in the grocery store or passing by them in the library I would not have EVER put this group of women in the same room. These women were compassionate, encouraging, inspiring and thier honesty and transparency lifted me to a new place. They lifted each other up. I went from feeling scared and inadequate to feeling welcomed and honored.
I want to be like those women–my aspiration is to be as encouraging and inspiring as they were (in my everyday life and this blog)–they exuded peace and joy in a way that I have never experienced. They embraced each other even though they seemed so different. I could feel their love. I felt their wisdom.
When will I be like these women? So I asked. The answer that I was given is that I am evolving and I need to be patient and continue to learn and grow. I need to listen to my soul, I need to dance with my soul, I need to hear my soul sing and hum along. What awesome advice.
I do believe that I am a kindred spirit with those women. (I hope they feel the same way). I think about them often and pray for them–that they may continue to be themselves and encourage others just by being.
So now when I’m in the grocery store or the library I look at women and wonder . . . could they be part of my sisterhood? I am blessed with an awesome everyday friend–the beginnings of my own sisterhood. I’m looking forward to this new chapter of my life. To find peace and joy in just being me–how cool would that be?
What does a sisterhood mean to you? Is it important to you? Do you have your own sisterhood? Has your past friendships helped or hindered your want/need/desire/longing to be part of a sisterhood?
Be Blessed.
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sweet gift from the Lord…walking in sisterhood…I am healing from a very a painful fellowship split…torn my blood sister and i in two…plus the loss of the my closet friends for over 20 yrs…but God is so faithful…He comes to heal and really set us free…and I am learning again…relearning what friendship looks like…and with new eyes I see woman who may be so different from me…as so much the same…and I am patiently walking as I find sisterhood again. thanks for this post…blessings~
Thanks for stopping by–you are always welcome to be part of the sisterhood here. I know it’s not the same but we all need to start someplace.
Be Blessed in your search . . . God gives us what we need to make our soul sing.
I need my sister-friends. When we first moved here, I had no friends like that. Everyone was friendly enough, but they already had their own established sisterhoods. I felt like I couldn’t fit anywhere. I prayed for a friend, and God answered. It was a good lesson for me, to keep my own eyes open for someone who feels on the outside. I don’t want to get so plugged in to my own “group” that I forget that there are others wanting to belong somewhere.
We recently moved and I did not have a sisterhood back “home” like I have found here. I like it. Didn’t think I would–thought it was too girly–but now that I have a friend and I’m finding my purpose it is easier to find my sisterhood.
Be Blessed.
This is pretty much what I was talking about today. Amen for that sisterhood!!
So happy for you. Your writing warmed my heart today. I have the same desire to be a part of a sisterhood but also have not had great success with relationships. Maybe God will bless me as he did you one day soon.
Blessings to you.
(I actually wrote about sisterhood on my blog some time ago when it was on my heart in a big way)
Vicky,
I’m beginning to think that the sisterhood finds us–
Be Blessed.
Sisterhood…So necessary and often difficult to find. Glad you found yours. Thank you for this!
Found your post via Faith Filled Friday… I have been blessed with 3 sisters who I can talk with at any time. They are a huge encouragement to me, and 3 of the people I go to most for advice. God has definitely blessed me with them. :)
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I’m working on plugging in to a sisterhood. I just spent this past weekend at a conference with a new friend and I think we are going to grow to be close friends. Thanks for linking up with WIP!
Thanks for hosting! It is exciting to find new friends that “fit” where we are and hopefully will grow with us.
Be Blessed.