Building a Better Sisterhood

There is a bond between women that extends far beyond mere friendship. It’s an intimacy that links our hearts and souls. Words cannot adequately express the connection between us, and the relationships we have with our sister-friends fulfill a need that defies definition.

My female friends are treasures that bless me beyond my imagination. They have taught me how to open my heart, and have given me unconditional support during some of the darkest moments of my life. There is a power in this connection. It’s the power to build each other up. It's the power to give our sister wings when she has lost the strength to fly. I am a better person, a better woman because of them.

The world expects us to meet outrageous standards and excel at everything while we juggle the many different aspects of our lives. It’s a comfort to know that we can turn to our sisters and have their understanding and their acceptance; know that we are not alone in our struggles, large or small.

Each of us is unique and each of us has value. Our worth is inherent in our humanity and we are important because we are created by a loving God who cares for us no matter where we are in our journey. We can never let each other forget that. Not ever.

Our current culture seems to prefer to keep women at odds with one another. Sharing petty gossip, judging each other harshly according to superficial standards of beauty, and back-biting are things that are expected and accepted. Rather than seeing our sisters as allies, we have shows like BAD GIRLS where the violence and inappropriate behavior of young women is glorified. How about the REAL HOUSEWIVES franchise that promotes the curse-laden screaming matches and juvenile antics of grown women? Some of these women are the mothers of young girls.

The media and culture at large is not building women up in a positive and supportive way and there is no reason for this to continue. We deserve better.

Imagine if we could extend the positive power of our sister-friend relationships beyond individual connections. What if we shared this powerful and uplifting bond with women we’ve never met? What if we reached out to women who might be feeling alone, or who need to be reminded how important they are because the world has been kicking them around. What if a sister is just frazzled and needs to have her spirit lifted and her heart embraced by those who understand?

If we could expand our bonds across borders, across religious beliefs and beyond socioeconomic statuses, then we could have a positive impact on the lives of our sisters beyond our own backyard.

To build a better sisterhood, a more inclusive and impactful sisterhood, all we need to do is join forces, open our hearts, and be there for each other. This is about more than just sharing diet secrets or discussing the latest fashion, this is about ignoring the superficial and focusing on the meaningful. This is about being cheerleaders for each other on this journey called Life.

Join with me on this venture and help ensure that the women in our world aren’t overlooked, aren’t forgotten, or to left to suffer through the difficult moments of life on their own. The cashier at the grocery store could use a smile. The customer service rep on the phone would love to hear a kind word from someone who isn’t yelling at her. When you pass a sister on the street and she seems beaten, look into her eyes and remind her you’re cheering for her, praying that she finds the strength to continue.

If you want a cheerleader or need to hear some positive thoughts, give me a call and I’ll be there. If you need someone to pray for you, to listen to your broken heart, or to just share a glass of wine and the silence, let me know.

You’re my sister, and I love you.

If you’re on Facebook, please like my page HEART BOUND SISTERHOOD. Leave an encouraging word, post one of your favorite quotes, or just ask for support after a tough day. Together, let’s lift each other up and build a better sisterhood together. I can’t do this alone, I need help from my sisters.