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It Takes A Good Woman To Know One: TToT Women’s Edition

June 28, 2014 By momcafe 50 Comments

Ten Things of Thankful: Women’s Edition

I have had the privilege of knowing countless women throughout my life. Not just in passing while superficially connecting through a fleeting event or circumstance, but truly experiencing who they are through deep conversations that revel in truth and trust. I am constantly amazed with the blessings from each relationship that has developed along my journey, as every single woman has had a lasting impact on my life, my heart, my perspective. I marvel at their strength and tenacity, their insight and their wisdom, their gifts and uniqueness.

All women are a celebration of inspiration.

There is a profound unity that encapsulates who we are, as women. We can be defined in ways that may separate us- as we all have various roles within our lives, and we all come from different backgrounds and cultures that direct our different paths. Our differences can stretch far and wide and beyond and beneath our commonality.

And yet? Our true identity of being a woman is the core with which we have common ground. There are traits all women possess that bind us all together in a sisterhood that we can rejoice and honor within each other. Lets embrace it together, shall we?

1. We are strong survivors. I have yet to meet a woman who hasn’t endured one or more hardships in her life. And I continue to be astounded by witnessing women rise through the wreckage. Women have the ability to ignite a fierce raw guttural courage from within them to survive, despite the broken and bruised debris and carnage scattered all around.

2. We are unique. Every woman has gifts they are graced with that create a colorful masterpiece of who they are. Each woman shines with a different light. Every woman creates her significance with her extraordinary perspective, talents, skills and beliefs.

3. We are passionate people. Women have a vast and voracious mysterious swirl of emotion that burns for something, someone, some cause or some mission. This fire inspires and propels us forward with a fierceness that is unbridled and birthed from this place.

4. We each have a story. This profound truth is what can ignite a fire of compassion and respect among one another. Every woman has her own life experience, and from it she can share with hopes to heal and offer sustenance to others who perhaps have similar stories. We must claim it and honor it as we become empowered through its voice.

5. We have each other. When we embrace our differences and honor our separate paths, there is this intersection that binds us together and recognizes that we are a powerful union. There is nothing more potent than women who nurture and nourish each other. There is comfort in solidarity.

6. We are dreamers. With our passion, our stories, our gifts and our strength… we paint the landscape of our future with an unrestrained fervor. We know how to dream big.  And we will commit to our vision and pursue it with an unfaltering zeal.

7. We are compassionate creatures. Where there are wounded and weak, we respond. We reach. It’s our innate impulse to help those in need, to save those who are lost and to embrace those who hurt. Our hearts swell for the broken.

8. We have integrity. Every single woman has some form of authentic self-respect. Within the framework of who we are, there lies a spirit of veracity and nobility for good. And when battles erupt that threaten our safety, our passion, or our dignity… the warrior in us will rise to the call to fight for our truth.

9. We are relational beings. Women thrive on camaraderie and connecting with others. We find fulfillment in nourishing exchanges that validate our emotions, and our identity. We seek such attachments because they fill us with encouragement, inspiration, and belonging.

10. We are beautiful. Every woman has a mark of beauty, a trace of elegance, and a light that illuminates our very existence. We are captivating, exalting, rich with treasures adorned with a radiance all our own.

Let us remember these things, for we are crafted alike and we should relish each other with the admiration we so deserve. One light is bright, but our collective colors together is simply stunning…

 

It Takes A Good Woman To Know One

 

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Comments

  1. Janine Huldie says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:23 am

    I love this TToT and truly reminds me of my grandmother, who would always say, “Let one man have a baby and the human race, would die out!” She was totally the ultimate feminist even before that time and for that and so many reasons, I do agree woman are amazing, especially you!!! 🙂

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  2. Sarah says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    A great post from a great woman!

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  3. Alexa says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I LOVE this post Chris! It had me smiling the whole time and I just wanted to pump my fist and say “heck yeah!” More women need to be reminded of this!

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  4. Stephanie @ Hugs, Kisses and Snot says

    June 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Rawwwwwrrrrrrr!!!!! I am woman! I love this list! Sharing this w/ the amazing women in my life.

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  5. Karmen says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Beautiful!

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  6. Considerer says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Beautifully written, and certainly a list I can relate most of to most of the women I know 🙂

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  7. Val Newman says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    What an inspirational, uplifting post. I cherish the many women in my life who have helped me grow, supported and shared with me. I want every one of them to read this. It is beautiful. I liked, tweeted, g+’d and I’m going to share it on Facebook.

    Val

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  8. Katie @ Pick Any Two says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    I’ve been thinking so much lately about the need for women to come together, unite, and support one another. So of course I loved this!

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  9. michelle @ this little light says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    This post made me well up. So thankful for the GREAT woman who wrote it! Hope you’re having an amazing weekend, sweets!

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  10. Tamara says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    This is so beautiful and so true. We all have such stories and I don’t know a woman who hasn’t endured a hardship ore hardships.

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  11. Kristi says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    What a lovely, unifying post!

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  12. Dyanne @ I Want Backsies says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    This is spot on, Chris! As for #1, I don’t think you realize you have that gift until you need it.

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  13. Kim says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I love your take on the 10 things of thankful!!!

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  14. Jen says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:55 am

    This is beautiful – makes me proud to be a woman. I have many wonderful wonderful women in my life to be thankful for too.

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  15. another jennifer says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Yes! I really love the last line of this post, Chris. Together we are so strong. #5 is keeping me strong right now. We need a phone conversation soon!

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  16. Lisa @ The Meaning of Me says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:27 am

    As the others before me have already said, a great post, Chris. There is such strength and beauty to be shared among women and all too often we divide and don’t draw on that.

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  17. May says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:30 am

    Fabulous. You have captured the wonder of womanhood so well.

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  18. Rochelle says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:31 am

    Every now and then I need a reminder of why women are different, special…and why we can bond even without meeting face to face.
    This was one of those times and this was the post that did just that.
    xo

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  19. Melissa says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:06 am

    So beautifully written, and all so true! You make my heart smile!!

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  20. Laurie says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    What a great post. You are so right, we each have s story. I marvel at the grace and wisdom that arises in most women who encounter situations they neither wanted or asked for. I am honored to know them and count them as friends.

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  21. Marcia says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Beautiful truth! Thank you for sharing your amazing insight! Love you!

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  22. My Inner Chick says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    ***the warrior in us will rise to the call to fight for our truth.***

    I love that sentence.

    I believe that GOD placed Strong Women in my life to be encouraged, inspired, hopeful.

    To know I’m not ALONE.

    You. Inspire. Me. Chris.

    Kick Ass Powerful Message. XXXXXXXXX LOVE from MN.

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  23. Melissa Senecal says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Bravo and very well said!! Women are a sisterhood! Even if we don’t want to admit it, we all represent the wonder that is womanhood!!

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  24. Amber Day Hicks says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    LOVE This beautiful post & I LOVE YOU SSSF!!!!! XOXO. ~A~

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  25. Don says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Lovely post. Women are pretty amazing, but y’all can be a little bit loony as well. Is that by design?

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  26. thedoseofreality says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this…I feel like so often the media and other women tear each other down by focusing so much on our differences, but this list perfectly captures the good in women. So well said my friend. :)-Ashley

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  27. zoe says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    🙂

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  28. Tracie says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    This is so very beautiful! I kind of want to print it out and read it every day.

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  29. Emily says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    First of all, thank you SO much for tagging me with this post – I am truly honored and very touched that you thought of me while writing this. As for that list, you were spot on with every single one of those. I do know without a doubt, that I could not have made it through this past year without the women in my life — both in person as well as online (and yes that includes you my dear!) because of their support, compassion, and everything else you listed here…thank you again – beautiful post!! xo

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  30. Kathy Radigan says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:46 am

    What a lovely post! I too am tired of the media portraying women as being unable to work together. I think that is what a lot of people want us to believe because when we all come together we can move mountains, and that kind of power can be scary!

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  31. Alison says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:01 am

    You are fabulous, and all things good, Chris! xoxo

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  32. Kristi Campbell says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I adore you and thank you so much. I agree that women give one another power and words and support and the all of it. Huge big time. I send you so much love and support and thankfulness. <3

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  33. Sandy Ramsey says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:19 am

    This is gorgeous and spot on! You are a wonder among wonders, my friend!

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  34. Manal The Go Go Girl says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:41 am

    So beautiful and so true! Love you!

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  35. Angie says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:46 am

    I love everything you write. You truly have a gift. One of the first things I loved about you, aside from the fact that your as much of a goofball as I am, is how you are constantly saying things to “build up” other women, even strangers. I would see how much your words would affect them, in a positive way of course, and have been following your example.
    Miss you & your sweet kidlets!!!!

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  36. Marcia @Menopausal Mother says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:47 am

    This is so beautiful, just like you, my friend.

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  37. Meredith says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Chris, this is beautiful and true. Especially the part about women being survivors resonates deeply. I’ve found that so often the deepest connections are with those who have grown through their struggles. Thank you for sharing.

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  38. Dana says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Such truths you have written, and I am honored to be included in your community of women. It’s amazing what a woman can do, and even more amazing what they can do together. Love you Chris!

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  39. Lori Wildenberg says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    So good to appreciate and be thankful for those women God places in our lives. I am thankful for YOU!

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  40. Tricia says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Passionate, compassionate people with a story: that’s all my favorite women right there.

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  41. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this post and you!!

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  42. Tammy says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Beautifully written
    Perfectly true
    Absolutely poignant

    The whole time I read this my thoughts were with the many women who don’t know these beautiful truths about themselves. My reading and nodding turned to praying and crying for these women.

    I am so blessed to have so many loving, involved women as my circle of friends. You have held me when I’m fallen and championed me when I’m soaring. You all know who you are (cough, cough…ladies group girlies)

    Thank you, Chris, for putting the words to who we are and what we have – even when we don’t realize it.

    Love
    LOVE

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  43. The Dose of Reality says

    June 30, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Beautiful, Chris!! I love it when we women support one another! That’s the way it should be. You rock, my sweet friend!! XOXO –Lisa

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  44. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    This is truly beautiful Chris, and I saw your FB post at a time where I needed a little lift. Thank you. YOU are amazing!

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  45. Rorybore says

    June 30, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    oh my gosh… I love this so much. I suddenly want to hug not just myself, but every woman I meet!! I need this on a fridge magnet, bookmark or maybe even inscribed on my walls so I have the daily reminder of how wonderful…..and wonderfully made we are! <3

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  46. Cathy Chester says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I know we barely know each other but in a way we do. You are an amazing woman, and by writing this extraordinary post that is even more evident.

    Thank you for tagging me in your post. That means more to me than you know.

    Women must unite and show each other the way, lifting and supporting each other however we can. You are doing that, and I am proud to know you!

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  47. Bianca @ Rant Rave Crave says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Thank you! Very uplifting to hear on my back to reality from vacation blahs!

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  48. Andrea says

    July 1, 2014 at 3:58 am

    Thanks so much for including me in this post. So true and uplifting and just what I needed to hear.

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  49. jill says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:05 am

    Love this and you! Your writing always makes me smile. And, this is one of my favorite link ups!

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    • momcafe says

      November 10, 2014 at 3:13 am

      It’s a fantastic link up Jill!!! And I am really glad my writing makes you smile, my friend. 🙂 These women? AMAZING.

      Reply

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