The Circle is Open, but Never Broken

I never had a lot of close girlfriends growing up.
Teammates, yes.  And tons of acquaintances in small-town living.
Two brothers and a generally awkward, in-between tomboy and grunge phase...
Usually one or two close friend(s) at a time.
Aside from my mother, never more than that, in terms of women that I could count on.

This pattern repeated itself throughout my twenties and well into my thirties.

I find so many women that are afraid of each others' power.  I'm saddened by it, and honestly, have just avoided the situation, socially-speaking.

But now.  
NOW there is a shift.  
This year has brought with it an abundance of strong women that I admire.
That I want to learn with.
That I want to learn FROM. 
Not competing with one another... 
Not trying to stifle the others to lift themselves higher... 
Just strong, creative, passionate women supporting each other.  
Talking to each other.  
Laughing and crying together.

 

Healers
Witches
Goddesses
Priestesses

Wow.

Finally.

I'm comfy.

That's right; comfortable.

And I don't mean the kind of comfortable that we need to move beyond...  
Like lazy or scared or stuck 
(although my evening will involve pajama pants and red wine).

I mean I feel comfortable in my own skin.

Finally.

For the Love of Lonely

I hate Lonely.

I hate when Lonely shows up
Because I actually Love Alone.

I crave the Freedom
But sometimes I miss Connection

Lonely creeps in
And I want to push away from Alone

I don't want someone JUST
To have someone

I want the Real
So I'll wait for the Good Good.

And now I'll welcome Lonely
I'll be her friend
We can have a tea party 
Me and Lonely and Alone

Lonely reminds me  
That when the Real arrives
I can risk it ALL.

I like really old pickup trucks.
I like guys with beards and gals with messy hair.
I like eating and drinking outside.
I like people that climb mountains.
I like coffee and books.
I like yoga.
I like getting tattoos and going to the movies.
I like taking naps with dogs and cats.
I like music that I can dance to, and people who aren't afraid to dance with me.
I like riding beach cruisers around town.
I like puzzles and red wine.
I like sitting around the fire.
I like cuddling.
I like smart.
I like curious.
I like lists.
I like badass women that listen to their intuition and follow their dreams.
I like men that are so strong, they aren't afraid to be compassionate and really...  Real.
I like people who give me permission to be exactly as I am.