Sister Time

Last week I was lucky enough to have a “sister day”.  Since my sister Lisa has kids, the opportunities to have sister time are few and far between.  It was a wonderful f day filled with lunch, gabbing and the main event-a manicure and a pedicure. As delightful as all of the things we did were, the best part of our time together, was just being together. I savor the relationships that I have where I can truly by myself.

Don’t get me wrong, I do express myself authentically all day, every day.  It is the “sister” relationships where I can have the most fun, letting my hair down to blow in the wind.  I am lucky enough to have other “sisters” in my life, women that love me as I am no matter what. 
Spending time with Lisa last week reminded me how important it is to carve out time in my schedule to be with my soul sisters. The time I get to spend with these women, whether it is on the phone or in person feeds my spirit.  This is a special type of self-care, the kind that keeps on giving for days on end.

 Here is what each of my lovely sisters reminds me of:
1. Go with the flow. The best way to survive a busy life is to stay in the moment-thank you, Lisa!
2. Live your dreams. As the Universe presents opportunities, grab them and go-you can always readjust later—thank you, Bernadette!
3. You can do it. When you put your mind to something and move forward a little bit each day, you achieve what may have seemed unachievable – thank you, Sandra.
4. It is never too late. Even if your dream takes 5, 10, 20 years to manifest, if it is important enough to you, it will happen in divine order – thank you, Aunt Nancy.
5. Have fun with everything you do. There are a couple of sisters that remind me that I can choose to have fun with everything in my life—out with serious, in with fun! Thank you, Trish and Runa!
This list could go on for pages.  I would love to hear what you learn from your “sisters”!  Share with us, so we can enjoy the gifts of friendship with you!