Tag Archives: strength

Different Flowers From the Same Garden

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Real Women

“She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who … Continue reading →

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Great Achievements

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Real Women

Our greatness is often measured by our accomplishments. It starts when we are young as we are recognized for achievements like bringing home good grades, being a star athlete on the school team and winning a trophy, doing good deeds … Continue reading →

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Undeniable

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Real Women

The best way to see a Real Woman’s strength is to put her in a situation where she is not comfortable.  Actually, “seeing” the strength is not the right term here, because I’m not talking about physical muscles.  I’m talking … Continue reading →

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Just Pile It On

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Real Women

There are plenty of feel-good quotes out there that speak to the strength of women… that we were created as strong beings so we could endure child birth…that we have emotional strength for our children and spouses…that we can be … Continue reading →

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Soft Spots in our Armor

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Real Women

I have witnessed, and experienced, a few common traits among Real Women who have reached a certain level of maturity.  (Notice I didn’t say advanced age.)  There is a strength, resilience and calmness under pressure that develops over time.  If … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Real Women

I remember as a child, my mother told me that the older you get, the faster time flies.  Of course, as a young girl, I thought this sounded crazy.  How could my days go any faster?  Now that I’m older, … Continue reading →

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Tilt Mode

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Real Women

I realize there is a strong irony in my timing of this post.  A mere 5 days since my vacation and my last post regarding deleting mind pollution, and the fact it is Valentine’s Day and I should be talking … Continue reading →

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Who’s Amazing?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Real Women

In this month’s issue of one of the magazines I receive, there are short profiles of the winners of a contest for beautiful “real” women over a certain age.  Yes, the women are pretty enough to be models.  And yes, … Continue reading →

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Chivalry, I Still Like You

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Real Women

As a child of the 70’s and a young woman of the 80’s, I grew up hearing about equality and women’s rights.  The momentum that had begun in the 50’s and 60’s was now coming to life in very noticeable … Continue reading →

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Awe and Inspiration

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Real Women

We are all in the grips of Olympic fever.   Millions of us tune in at every chance we get to catch the next event and to follow our teams, be amazed, and to keep track of medal counts. Never … Continue reading →

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