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| Found under public domain.photographer Beverly Joubert |
It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money
you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and
despair
weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done to feed
the children.
It doesn’t interest me who you know or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me
and not shrink back.
"The Invitation"
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Many years ago at a time when my life was unraveling, a traveling sister,
Venilla told me a story that sustained and inspired me. Today I share that
story with you.
"A very special tree is found growing
around the world. This tree is not found in forests. It is not surrounded by
many other trees. This tree grows alone. Its silhouette stands strongly against
the horizon. Despite a lack of surrounding close kin, this tree shows
remarkable resilience and strength. Strong and independent, it survives
draught, hurricanes, extremes of climate. It provides shelter, food, shade, refuge for
animals. It cleans the air and returns life sustaining oxygen.
What is the secret to the survival
and strength of this tree? Its ROOTS...Under the ground out of sight, this tree
has a massive extensive connection with other trees. This strength of connection provides tremendous
strength and ability to survive and THRIVE.
There is a global sisterhood of
women like this tree. Strong and independent they have lived through their
share of storms. Also at a root level, they are connected with other sisters
around the world. If you find yourself anywhere in the world in their presence.
Ask and they will share ... housing, food, child care. Whatever they
have will be offered generously."
Over the last ten years I have learned to value kindness over competence. I have learned to ask. I have learned to receive. I have been grateful for the support generously shared by my sisters.
How have you been supported by or
able to support a sister?
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