gratitude
I have amazing friends. I have walked with these five women through so much over the past (almost) 20 years. I would not be who I am today without them. This past week, we took an amazing trip together, because we almost lost one of us.
It became a MUST DO.
The fear last year brought, has been nothing but gratitude this year. I am so grateful for the unwavering love and support I know each of these ladies holds for me. If I need them, they have been and always will be there for me.
In a world where many women do not feel the connection of other women, I have it.
How lucky am I?
Actually I don’t think I realized just how amazing this connection is until AFTER I got home from my trip. I was asked why we went, and what did we go for. The reaction I got from others was WOW, that is amazing. “I wish I had someone to go on a trip like that with”. While sitting in the hot tub after the hike below, we decided every even year- we will gather. If you can’t make it, that is okay, but we will get together every other year. We have to make the plan now, otherwise it will be another 20 years and we may actually not be all six of us.
What a retreat this was; away from our children, partners, jobs, houses and everyday expectations. I was reminded of the power of feminine connection and retreating with likeminded women. I felt the power of what we can do together. I know we can move mountains.
I also see the need for restoration and retreat. Within the next week or so, I will be introducing a new retreat that my personal retreat inspired! We need time and space.
We, as feminine beings need RESTORATION.
I know just what to include and it is going to be fabulous. The women on this trip were craving rest. Seriously, some slept for hours uninterrupted for the first time in months. I know I came back with a new space in my heart that feels deeply fulfilled.
This weeks A Door Within:
Who are the women of your life?
Tomorrow is unknown. If tomorrow never came, who would you travel with today?
What is your restoration?
What does your body need to connect with other women?
If you were able to get away for one week, with your oldest friends, where would you go?
With gratitude for the women who support me each and everyday,
♥ Ashley
