My Sweet Sixteen
Do you have people in your life that support and inspire you? If not, I encourage you to seek them out. Surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting people is a gift, and can keep you moving forward in your life, no matter come what may. Even though I have several circles of great friends that support and love me, I have a few girlfriends that are parallel to mine in a few areas of life.
At the end of last year, one of my girlfriends recognized this, and invited me to join a mastermind group, with her and two other like-minded woman. I knew one of the gals and have always admired her, so I didn’t hesitate to say yes. My friend organized the group simply for accountability and support.
We started in January and we meet on a weekly basis, either in person or virtually for sixty minutes. We have named the group “Our Sweet Sixteen“….get it…2016….how cute is that? It is based in faith, fellowship and support for one another, and those that touch our lives. We have weekly prayer requests and make our personal commitments to ourselves for the upcoming week. Most importantly, we are each responsible for our own story.
We laugh, cry, encourage, validate, support and listen, and have come to realize any of our stories could easily be each other’s. Life throws everyone a curveball now and again, and it’s how we react that counts. Having someone in your corner makes things a bit easier.
Week to week we reveal our vulnerabilities in the beautiful, safe space we hold for each other. Understanding and encouragement fill the conversation, and laughter is peppered throughout. I know each week I can open my heart and speak my truth, without judgement, as peace and compassion is replicated for all.
Even though I feel blessed, you don’t need a mastermind group to receive this kind of encouragement, just surround yourself with people that support and believe in you.
To my Sweet Sixteen angels, thank you for your love and grace; a girl couldn’t ask for a better group to walk beside. My heart is full.
xoxox…..Sheryl