Invisible Bonds

 

 

 

"Almost any woman will tell you that

her friendships with other women

are among the most rewarding

relationships she has."

 

Carmen Renee Berry and Tamara Traeder

GIRLFRIENDS: Invisible Bonds, Enduring Ties

 

 

I have been vacationing in Florida for the last three weeks, basking in the sunshine, residing in a penthouse, and collecting sea shells.  There is nothing more mesmerizing than watching the gulf waves roll into shore.  Then again, there is regular sighting of the grace of dolphins whisking through the sea.

 

I have kept up with my writing, my reading, and other resources, but not one of these measures replace the nurturing bonds of a circle of women whom I meet once per week.  We have been meeting for seven years, experiencing crisis, joy, and wonderment.  The atmosphere created by these women is all embracing, private, and supportive.  Every week I return to this group as though I were entering the essence of my long awaited home. 

 

We create sacred space as we call in the Divine, Angels, Spiritual Guides, and anyone who is invested in our highest good.  We place names of those who are in need, communities in chaos, or those struggling with challenges into the energy of our gathering.  In the form of light our good wishes are distributed to those in need, to use as they see fit. 

 

Our circle of women generates light, for our individual selves, for others known and unknown, and for mother earth.  We sit quietly experiencing our light growing together, gaining strength, and silently filling us with calm, insight, and hope. 

 

We each have our own passion and individual intentions for our life to increase in personal or spiritual meaning.  During the week, any one of us can close our eyes and sense the energy and light of our circle.  With creative visualization we can join the invisible bonds that we have created throughout the years. 

 

Each one of us brings a different aspect to our circle.  When one person is not able to attend, their absence is always felt.  We hold them in place to complete our circle.  This is where we hold ourselves accountable for our progress or lack thereof through understanding our personal journey.   We are a witness to each others passion.  We are a presence during transformation from one experience to another.

 

This may all sound very lofty or what some might call "woo-woo", but indeed, it is what keeps me tethered to each day, every day.  This source brings better understanding to my yearnings and a greater sense of spiritual community.  It is where I experience a oneness with each person reflecting a different part of my self.  We are all mirrors to each other, nourishing and nurturing the road less traveled.