Perspective, it's all a matter of how you see things.
Our relationships with other women are important; they help us to:
- gain a proper perspective through the experiences of others
- remember that others have experienced similar circumstances
- draw strength and encouragement from others to endure difficult times
- remind us to stop and breathe
- remind us that God is with us - holding us up, that the Holy Spirit is there for us and within us just as Jesus said.
Did you catch that word, "perspective"? It is a very important word.
Like many women, I make a "to do list" planning to complete it that day. Some days it's completed with time to spare, while other days the "to do list" spills over into tomorrow. On those
days it's easy to feel frustrated.
Have you noticed that every day that "to do list" gets longer and the amount time to accomplish it doesn't change? We each have 24 hours in a day and only 7 days in a week. We are responsible to balance so many things; it is easy to forget that we are important too.
Women today tickle the keys of the PC or laptop in search of answers to life's questions and I admit, there is much more information available to today's woman. But the emotional aspect that was once experienced is sadly missing. Technology can't feel, can't empathize.
How do I gain "perspective?" The answer, other women.
Other women are a rich resource
In time gone by it was part of the weekly routine for women to work together to make quilts or canning (putting up food they called it). They didn't realize the greatest contribution was their chatter.
With the demands of work, family and home responsibilities we find ourselves lacking time to spend with other women. Actually, we do not miss what has been absent for so very long.
So that is why women talk so much
Women sharing with each other was a resource more precious than gold or silver. Younger women asked questions and were guided by those with experience. Older women had opportunity to reminisce -memories that were often misplaced by the necessities of daily living.
Older women understood that what seemed important right now won't appear as important next week, next year or 10 years from now. We call it- perspective.
Things are different now; I don't need the "good old days"
I don't have time to spend with other women; I have enough to do-
I understand that we are all far too busy for a silly thing like spending time with other women - but things aren't going to improve. We each long for a normal day. With few exceptions, today craziness is the new normal.
You really do need to stop and breathe, take time out for you. I would encourage you to become part of a women's group - scrap booking, crocheting or golf whatever your interest may be.
If you can't physically be a part of a woman's group (I would encourage a Christian women's group because their view comes from their faith) a web site that encourages participation such as this one can help broaden your vision for a clearer understanding of your situation - a greater perspective.
We each benefit from sharing our difficulties and our triumphs. I don't know about you but there have been many times that my family didn't even want to hear about the things that excited me. Talk about bursting your bubble.
Which brings us back to the beginning -
The purpose for this web site:
I've had occasion to share several of my life stories over the years the comment is usually the same, "you should write a book!" It's difficult for me to find time to read a book and I can't imagine anyone taking the time to read it.
Rather than write a book, I share my life stories in these pages and offer encouragement to others on the journey and it's... F R E E!
You may never know just who your story may encourage or how many could learn from your experiences. Help strengthen and encourage us, share your story .
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We would appreciate knowing if something within this web site has encouraged you and to 
hear your story .
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