I had a wonderful weekend that was spent in sacred sisterhood retreat with two of my beautiful soul sisters. It was raining all weekend in Dallas/Ft. Worth so it was the perfect setting for staying inside creating, painting, and taking a sacred pause from our busy lives.
We shared our deepest, most intimate thoughts, feelings, lessons, hopes and dreams. We laughed and we cried. We held unconditional loving space for one another and we each felt safe, nurtured, seen, and heard.
It was a beautiful weekend of sacred sisterhood.
It was the perfect recipe for refilling our cups before we head into the busy, holiday season.
We all lead such busy lives and play so many roles – mother, grandmother, spouse, friend, caregiver, and business person – just to name a few. They are roles that we love and give us purpose, but they can leave us feeling tired and depleted of our energy.
I talk about the importance of self care rituals often. I believe that we all must incorporate them into our daily lives to help us keep our cups filled and to stay centered, grounded, and consciously connected to our Source.
I believe sisterhood retreats are in a league of their own when it comes to self care. There is something so powerful about removing ourselves from our roles and daily lives and surrounding ourselves with other beautiful women. It is the ultimate in self care. It is soul care.
I have seen women forgive themselves and release years of pain and shame in the presence of other loving women. I have seen women pour their grief out in sisterhood circles. I have had the great honor to witness and to experience my own deep healing while being held in sacred, sisterhood circle.
It is magic.
When was the last time you gave yourself the gift of a retreat in sacred sisterhood? I encourage you to do so at least once a year. If you don’t have a retreat scheduled in the near future, please find one that speaks to you or create one.
It doesn’t have to be an elaborate gathering at a remote location. You can hold a sacred sisterhood circle in your own home. The only requirement I suggest is that there be an agreement of confidentiality and that each sister comes with a loving, open, heart and be willing to hold sacred space for one another.
I can’t think of a more loving gift to give yourself. You will make heart connections with other women and walk away with your cup overflowing with love and gratitude. Retreats can help you gain a new perspective on your life and renew you sense of purpose. They can be life changing experiences.
Will you commit to giving yourself the beautiful gift of a sisterhood retreat? Even if it’s something you don’t schedule for several months out, just get a date on the calendar. You deserve it and you will be grateful that you gave yourself the sacred gift of sisterhood.
Love the beautiful rocks, Lyn they rock! I believe retreats are very important to reconnect within especially for empathic helpers. I value my alone time and time with my sister friends. Thanks for sharing. xx
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Lisa! Sisterhood is so important for empathic helpers. It’s such a beautiful thing!
Such great advice…”Even if it’s something you don’t schedule for several months out, just get a date on the calendar.” Sisterhood retreats are so important to our growth and well-being. I’ve got one planned for May and I can’t wait! Thanks for sharing Lyn!…LOVE the rocks:)
I’m happy to hear that you have a retreat planned with some of your soul sisters. I am such a believer in their power to refill our cups in wonderful ways. I’m glad you love the rocks. I shared in my comment to Kelley about the story of the rocks. It is a very special practice that the three of us share with our grandchildren to teach them about sharing love.
There is nothing more nurturing than creativity and spending time with your sister friends! I am so inspired by the beauty of the rocks and plan to include them in my self-nurturing practice! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love that you are inspired by the rocks, Kelley. My friend Kathy Kromer started a movement called #randomhearts several years ago where she painting hearts on rocks and left them in places for others to find. All three of us pictured in this post now create #randomhearts with our grandchildren. Our grandchildren love hiding them and then watching for people to discover them. It is such a special thing we share and teaches our grandchildren the power of spreading love.
I’ve done this in a variety of ways… from hosting ‘formal’ retreats for women to road trips with my girlfriends. You’re right — it’s wonderfully refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
That’s wonderful, Andrea. Obviously you “get” the value of sisterhood gatherings. Powerful stuff!
Lovely idea and reminder that it does not have to be an over the top moment; it is all about the moment that is so refeshingly enjoyable.
Thank you Natasha. It certainly doesn’t have to be an over the top gathering, just two sisters with open, loving hearts is all that’s required.
Lynn,
I totally agree! I’m going on a sacred sisterhood weekend trip in January with 4 friends I’ve known since my toddler days!! Thank You for this beautiful reminder and encouragement for soulful self care. XO
How fun for you, Jen! I have no doubt you and your sister friends will have an amazing time together. You ladies are truly sisters since your history takes you back to your toddler days! I look forward to hearing about your trip! Cheers! xo!
Love my girl time to re-energize my spirit. We have a girls brunch planned for this coming weekend!
I hope you enjoyed your brunch with your girls! Girl time is the best!