I am fortunate to be surrounded by empowered women, all day long. In one form or another, I am surrounded by these beautiful souls from all walks of my life.
The day starts with the empowered warriors from the gym. These women are newer to my life but just as treasured. Some I know by name, others by a simple smile, but we all have one thing in common: our commitment to sound bodies and minds. They take control of their destiny one work out at a time, sweating, laughing, bonding over our goal to be stronger. Whether they realize it or not, they have become more important to me over the past year, especially on days when I need that push to get to the gym; I know the empowered warriors will be there waiting, motivating me to be the best version of me.
The day continues with the empowered moms from the past twenty years of my life, women who have been brought into my life through my sons. Common interests have kept us intact as the boys have grown and moved on, and I am fortunate to rely on these women at any time of day, just a phone call or text away. Yes, we can be a bit cliché at times, playing tennis, having lunch, going on day trips to NYC, but the truth is at the end of the day we depend on one another. Long after the kids have gone, we still have each other to discuss with the worries of being a mom. After all, that is what bonded us empowered moms in the first place.
The day progresses with contact to the empowered relatives I am blessed to have as part of my family. A strong, kind, look-a-like mother who will listen to anything and everything I have to say for 55 years straight. She has offered fortuitous advice throughout my life, and sometimes she has offered no advice but chooses to listen instead. Both paths have served me well. A wonderful, sweet, share-your-room-with sister who has never, ever let me down. Fighting over closet space was our biggest issue; raising our children together was our greatest joy. A beautiful, adventurous, goddaughter-niece who is exploring the world one state and one country at a time. Not having a daughter of my own, she has easily been a stand-in with her compassion and kindness. These empowered beauties make my world complete.
The day often concludes with dinners or conversations with my most treasured empowered friends. They know me best because they know me the longest, and in personal ways no one else could possibly understand. There are no secrets, nothing too embarrassing to share. It’s all been laid out before as sorority sisters who were there to watch me blossom into the woman I’ve become; they loved me then, and they still love me now, in spite of the flaws I bring to the table. They have watched me stumble along the way, helped me get back up, and encouraged me to continue because they believe in me. It’s the crossing of paths, two young women excited to be teachers yet equally as excited to be moms. Two worlds colliding as we both make the same choice to stay home, but the bond has been sealed for life. Supporting each other through our darkest days, I am eternally grateful for her passion and insight. I would be lost without these empowered treasures who are the greatest gifts in my life.
I am thankful for many things, but today I am especially thankful for these empowered women who continue to inspire me, support me, and show me the way through small acts of kindness and grand gestures of friendship. I thank each and everyone of you for empowering me.
16 comments On Empowered Women
awesome!
I could not have done this without you. Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to take this endeavor. I also appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to put the finishing touch on this blog. Always grateful that you are my son.
gratitude is a beautiful expression, thank you for sharing
I am grateful that you took the time to read my post. I hope you are feeling empowered today!
Love this and blessed to have you to support me all of these years.
Ditto, my friend! It takes a village as my neighbor Sara always says!
Love this Jackie!! Congrats on your new adventure and I will see you bright and early tomorrow to start your day with a sweat!!!
Yes, yes you will! Thanks for taking the time to read this as so many of my mornings start with your inspiration!
beautifully expressed!!! you are a gift to all of us who are honored to call you friend-
Jackie this is beautiful and inspiring!!
Love reading your blog so far and I am looking forward to more! Pleased to be among those who sweat along with you at the gym. I think you sell yourself short. You mention your flaws a lot. Remember we are all bringing our flaws and our insecurities with us every day. Sometimes we might not even want to go to the workout for one reason or another. But one reason we do is because we know we will lift each other up. You are part of that lifting of others. Each day you bring your smile and positive attitude. you always have a kid word to offer. You always remember something about our families and ask after them. Looking forward to seeing you this morning to tell you all of this in person. But, in the meantime, Thank you for sharing this blog with all of us!!
Great piece Jackie!, look forward to next reading!!
There are very few empowered women in our world today but you seem to be lucky as all the women in your world are so.
I ENJOYED READING YOUR BLOG JACKIE. YOU’RE MOM AND DAD RAISED 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN WITH GOOD MORALS AND A REAL SENSE OF THE IMPORTANCE AND BEAUTY OF FAMILY. IT’S OBVIOUS THAT YOU ALSO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE A GOOD FAMILY LIFE OFFERS TO CHILDREN. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING MORE OF YOUR THOUGHTS. BEST WISHES TO YOU, JIM, AND YOUR SONS. BOB
Really great piece look forward to reading more.
You write beautifully and I’m so thankful our husbands are friends, so that we could meet so many years ago!! I love that you are doing this and look forward to reading more and more! 🙂
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