WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
Women helping women. I have been at a woman’s club convention this past few days, and the central theme that surrounds me, is “Women helping Women.” It is so wonderful to be surrounded by 200 women who are all rooting for you, who are all willing to lend a helping hand, and who are all dedicated to serving their communities. It is wonderful to see women encouraging other women to step outside their comfort zone and take on leadership responsibilities. I have heard many comments throughout the convention, (yes I was eavesdropping) about how nice someone looks, how nice their hair style was, how their report was outstanding, how beautiful their singing voice was, or how organized and efficient someone was. You should have seen, the recipient of those comments, eyes light up.
Our words can make a profound and lasting impression on someone. Our actions, toward someone who is struggling, can be the turning point in their lives. Too often women are guilty of petty squabbles. We often let jealously, or spite, get in our way of reaching out to someone.
This next week, lets make a difference to someone. Try telling someone how important they are to you, and that you are so glad to call them your friend. Give compliments freely, and give out words of encouragement.
I will leave you with these words by Maya Angelou:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
Have a blessed Sunday.
I’ve only been following your blog for a short time but really look forward to it each day!
As a Past President of our local Junior Woman’s Club I know the power of our fellow gurls and what we can accomplish. It’s a heady thing. I also had that quote in my classroom for years. Keep up the great posts. Happy Mothers Day all:-)
You are so right about the compliments. I know that I have to be nicer to a girlfriend who is very complicated and it’s hard to give without receiving anything. But that is what I have to learn, giving without wanting something back! 🙂 thank you!
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Beautifully said. One of my favorite quotes. Happy Mother’s Day!
Julie from Michigan – you took the words right out of my mouth about the Tobymac “Speak Life” song.
Tania – thank you for your encouragement to all of us to share kind words with everyone. Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day Tania. I look forward to your post as much as my cup of coffee each morning. Your post today was beautiful.
Have a very happy mothers day to you and all you love.
And happy mothers/caretakers day to all of your followers too ?
So true !have a wonderful mothers day !by the way your hair looks fab and your sense of humor is over the top!
Happy Mother’s Day! I really enjoy your blog!
Yes happy Mother’s Day!
I don’t know as a single mom, without God and friends… How would make it!
Charm is deceptive
Beauty fleeting
But woman fears Lord is to be praised!
I love that quote, and thank you for this uplifting post! xo
-Patti
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