02-27-2008
Expand Your Circle
This weekend, I had the privilege to facilitate a women’s day of spiritual renewal. I was the one blessed as these beautiful souls shared their heart with one another. The love in the room overflowed, as did some sacramental tears. Women need each other! I can imagine the sacred exchange between Mary and Elizabeth greeting one another, both with baby in womb, “You too!” “I Know - me too!” As we share our stories, our brokenness, our hungers, our joys and sorrows; we are united in an intimate relational circle of love. These relationships go beyond the surface, or superficial, and ignite the indwelling of the spirit connecting us all. We need our sisters! Don’t get me wrong, we love you guys too, it’s not an ‘either’ / ‘or’, but rather a ‘both / and’. We just need our girl time, our sisters who cry with us! Males – if you have a significant female in your life – encourage her to fellowship with other women. It might be bunko, prayer group, bible study, a moms group, coffee, a retreat, or dinner with the girls. Please don’t make her feel guilty about it. Tell her to go~ encourage her! We are nicer to you when we get our girl fixes! The women in my life have picked me up and dusted me off. They have loved me when I felt unlovable. They have accepted me with all my imperfections and have reflected back to me the sacred gift of unconditional love. I am so thankful for my girls! We need to pass this message of sacred sisterhood on to our youth. When women talk about female friendships that are negative, hurtful, judgmental, or gossipy- then it’s time to Expand Your Circle! Sacred relationships should be enriching, nourishing, energizing and life-giving! They should build up, not tear down. I’m so thankful for my girls and the sacred sisterhood God has blessed us with! I love you! Your Sister in Christ, TammyYouTube Clip: Expand Your Circle by Tammy Amossonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8DzLntgUNQ
YouTube Clip: Dr. Randy Pausch: A must see on – The most important of life’s lessons!http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw
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