Women's Week - To Honor and Feed the Whole Woman
The celebration of women’s week was anchored by this scripture:
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
- Ephesians 2:10 (NTL).
In my opinion, Black women historically seem to get everything handled on the "to do "list with the quiet, subtle strength of a hurricane's eye. We, women, will often accomplish these tasks by neglecting our self-needs.
The goal of the week was to honor and "feed" the whole woman. We addressed our financial responsibilities in April, financial literacy month, with tips on couponing at local stores. We learned about depression from a registered dietitian, who has a diagnosis of depression and incorporates healthy eating habits to manage her illness. Dr. Jones showed us some tools to help assess if we were growing in life or doing things hindering our development.
And on Saturday, we came together for fellowship fitness as we line dance together. Lastly, Reverend Dr. McQueen Williams wrapped up the week with an uplifting message: We are not a mess; we are masterpieces.
Taking care of ourselves first was the overall takeaway from our Women's Week experiences. We also discovered how much we missed camaraderie with each other and how important it was to be in fellowship. The growth will continue, and our fellowship will continue in our mid/post-pandemic world.
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