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Week 2:
I am beyond excited to write this post. Mainly, because I was overjoyed with the response I received.  For this week I decided to encourage the women I work with at the city. So, I chose to send them each an encouraging note. Every note looked the same but each note was personalized.  


I had no idea how much those simple words would mean to each of them. I took the time to tell them just how special they are to me, and how much I value them. These are women I work with everyday, but for the first time I realized I don't tell them how important they are often enough. I realized I take them for granted.
This realization struck me at my core. I began to think about so many missed opportunities to encourage these women and other women. I began to think about our society, we have forgotten about sisterhood. Instead of empowering and encouraging we have become haters. We shouldn't hate Jane because she’s prettier, smarter, or more successful… Instead we should congratulate her for all of her accomplishments and for looking good while achieving them.
Now, imagine a society of women who encourage and empower each other instead of hating and rejecting one another. Imagine what could happen if we encourage each other to have self respect and to actually act like ladies. What if we could encourage each other it’s okay to have standards and self worth? Do you think fewer women would be crack whores, or strippers, or prostitutes? Maybe, more women would be actually mothers, educators, or doctors. Do you think if we had more women acting like ladies our society would have more men acting like gentlemen? Maybe, this ripple affect would lead to more honest men, less dead beat dads, and maybe just maybe,  chivalry would makes its come back.  
So, to all you women out there who need encouragement today. I say to you, you don’t have to be an airbrushed size zero to matter. You just have to be the woman God created you to be, because He already loves you no matter your size, weight, hair color, or skin color. You’re perfect in his eyes because you are made in His image.
I encourage each of you to encourage another woman today. Whether it’s your mother, sister, cousin, aunt, co-worker, or best friend, take the time to let her know she is beautiful. I promise a simple card goes a long way.
 
The attitudes in the offices I work in changed today because of those cards. For some of those women it might have been the first time in a long time, someone has taken a moment to thank them. I didn’t do anything extravagant but I think after what I witnessed today, I might send cards more often. It brought me pure joy to see these women glow with excitement, to see their grins, and for some their tears. I wanted each of them to know today that no matter what happens they are beautiful and they are loved. I am forever blessed to have these women mentors in my life and after today I am forever changed.
 
Whatever happens today… Remember you are and always will be beautiful!

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