We all have a personal narrative that continues to evolve. Listening to other stories helps us learn more about ourselves and each other. One of the fascinating results of creating our blog, HerMentorCenter.com, has been discovering that women from all over the world are now our readers. They come from Thailand, UK, India, Ukraine, Taiwan, Egypt, Germany, Sweden, Greece, Croatia, Lebanon, Finland, Pakistan, Canada, Italy, Tunisia, Brazil, Philippines, Ecuador, Tanzania, Portugal, Kenya, Venezuela, Belgium, Ecuador, Hungary, Ireland, Ukraine, Israel to name a few.
What is the commonality that attracts women from all over the world? The Internet and world wide use of computers has enabled us to connect in ways never imagined even ten years ago.
It’s apparent that no matter where we live, we’re interested in relationships, self reflection, resolving family problems. And we are curious about thoughts and ideas that can enhance our well-being. We have common needs and interests and are looking for information and connection. And this is a safe place to find your voice.
We can support and learn from each other – how to take good care of our families, communicate better, become more resilient. We’ve all had to learn how to be flexible in order to meet our own needs as we carry out all our other family and work responsibilities.
The concept of women from different ends of the earth learning from each other is exciting. The threads that connect us from various countries and cultures have been apparent when traveling in developing countries.
Hospitality is a part of Moroccan culture and we spent an evening with our guide and his family. Traditionally men take to the streets and women are in charge of the home. Although Fouzia has a Ph.D. in languages, she sees her job as raising their daughters. And she holds the power in the family. Despite the language barrier, women speak a universal body language. And underneath the traditional clothes, Fouzia was very much like you and I – working hard, concerned about her children and parents, loving her family.
The universal truths shared by women everywhere contribute to our feeling connected. An example of this, and in full disclosure – this post was written in collaboration with my sister from Canada who is visiting me in California. The thought of one woman in Dayton, Ohio and another in Marrakesh, Morocco reading the same information about family relationships and hopefully finding it valuable is mind boggling.
