"The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love
that carry us when we're weak, and sing with us
when we are strong."
SARK
As women gather, they tend to save a space for someone who will not be attending. Although there is not a physical presence, the absent person continues to be threaded through conversations. There is a bond women enjoy, holding them close throughout differences of opinion, challenges, and the craziness of the world.
A circle of women offers a place where authentic voices and crazy expectations can be revealed without fear of judgment. (Laughter yes; ridicule no.) The circle becomes a safe haven where it is okay to be wrong and applauded upon positive completions.
If we gaze into the faces of our women friends, we can catch glimpses of our selves, reflections of our own stories, and the absence of right or wrong. Their very presence is woven into the tapestry of our unfolding stories. We are reminded of how each of us are different, yet connected in an invisible net of love.
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