It has come to my attention that some people may be wondering what makes me think I am capable of starting a women's publication. How it is exactly that I think I am wise enough to be able to 'offer advice' or 'tell other women how to do things' in such a public forum? I must be egomaniacal; thinking that my intelligence and personal path has been such that I am in a position to offer counsel to anyone.
That isn't the point of Real Woman on the Run Magazine. Nor is it remotely what I have set out to do.
This path we walk as women is a shared journey. Regardless of our age, the color of our skin, the amount of money we make (or our spouse makes), the size of house we live in, the kind of car we drive. Personal beliefs may be different but the fundamental journey is the same.
We are born. We grow. We learn. We live. We create. We hurt. We give. We nurture. We build. We age. We share. We love. We die.
It's called life. The human experience is a rich and ripe and beautiful collection of all those things.
We all do them, have done them or will do them. If you haven't done them yet, there is a damn good chance that you will! There is no choice about it.
Some of us are acutely aware of our experiences. Others keep the blinders on; they don't want to talk about 'it', they don't want to share 'it' and they definately don't want anyone else to know about 'it'. Still others think only other people do 'it'.
The 'it' of course, is LIFE.
Life is made up of good choices, bad choices, losses, gains, addictions, illnesses, births, deaths, joys, sufferings, struggles, celebrations, ups and downs. We all have our own life experiences. Our own perspective.
That is what I am interested in recognizing, sharing and celebrating.
We all have a unique perspective about life. We all have stories we could share. We all want to gain more knowledge, live bigger, love more deeply, grow in spirit - whether we are aware of it or not. It is what the human experience is all about.
I want women's stories.
I want knowledge.
I want positivity and strength.
I want to spread it around.
I want all women to feel like someone SOMEwhere 'gets' them. Somebody that doesn't pass judgement on where they are at in their life, where they are going or where they have been.
I see the women around me who are running households, raising families, running companies, heading up businesses, making a difference through volunteering and being leaders in their communities. I also see the ones that are hanging on by the skin of their teeth, trying so hard just to keep up with it all.
Life is a shared journey. Sharing stories is a way of connecting with others and healing our own hearts. Your story may shine a light on something that is troubling me. Your ideas may be something I never thought to try before. Your experience may inspire someone else to not give up. My story may be so embarrassing you don't feel so bad about yours anymore.
I am genuinely interested in bringing women's stories together. To inspire and to be inspired.
Women are powerful. I see it all around and think that it is worth recognizing and celebrating.
It's just my opinion.
That isn't the point of Real Woman on the Run Magazine. Nor is it remotely what I have set out to do.
This path we walk as women is a shared journey. Regardless of our age, the color of our skin, the amount of money we make (or our spouse makes), the size of house we live in, the kind of car we drive. Personal beliefs may be different but the fundamental journey is the same.
We are born. We grow. We learn. We live. We create. We hurt. We give. We nurture. We build. We age. We share. We love. We die.
It's called life. The human experience is a rich and ripe and beautiful collection of all those things.
We all do them, have done them or will do them. If you haven't done them yet, there is a damn good chance that you will! There is no choice about it.
Some of us are acutely aware of our experiences. Others keep the blinders on; they don't want to talk about 'it', they don't want to share 'it' and they definately don't want anyone else to know about 'it'. Still others think only other people do 'it'.
The 'it' of course, is LIFE.
Life is made up of good choices, bad choices, losses, gains, addictions, illnesses, births, deaths, joys, sufferings, struggles, celebrations, ups and downs. We all have our own life experiences. Our own perspective.
That is what I am interested in recognizing, sharing and celebrating.
We all have a unique perspective about life. We all have stories we could share. We all want to gain more knowledge, live bigger, love more deeply, grow in spirit - whether we are aware of it or not. It is what the human experience is all about.
I want women's stories.
I want knowledge.
I want positivity and strength.
I want to spread it around.
I want all women to feel like someone SOMEwhere 'gets' them. Somebody that doesn't pass judgement on where they are at in their life, where they are going or where they have been.
I see the women around me who are running households, raising families, running companies, heading up businesses, making a difference through volunteering and being leaders in their communities. I also see the ones that are hanging on by the skin of their teeth, trying so hard just to keep up with it all.
Life is a shared journey. Sharing stories is a way of connecting with others and healing our own hearts. Your story may shine a light on something that is troubling me. Your ideas may be something I never thought to try before. Your experience may inspire someone else to not give up. My story may be so embarrassing you don't feel so bad about yours anymore.
I am genuinely interested in bringing women's stories together. To inspire and to be inspired.
Women are powerful. I see it all around and think that it is worth recognizing and celebrating.
It's just my opinion.