Sharing

Throughout our lives we share so much. Unfortunately, people tend to be very particular about who and what we share. Sometimes, this can be good and sometimes it can be bad. Particular if we have wisdom and knowledge to share that can help others and/or prevent them from making the same mistakes. Several years ago, I can remember a former co-worker that did not tell us that she was having problems and was on the verge of losing her house. The stress was affecting her job, work performance and family life. One night as we worked after hours, she broke down and let it out. The irony, we worked at a bank….I didn’t know what to do, but I knew she was a valued employee. I picked up the phone and called a VP and asked for assistance for this employee with a great track record. By taking action, I was able to get this employee the assistance she needed to save her home, job and family. It was not for any type of reward, it was for the sheer fact that I wanted to share whatever power I could to help someone in need. Once this was done, this employee talked to other African-American employees about asking for assistance and trusting people. I know it is very difficult to share and trust, but life is too short to live on island by yourself and/or keep things to yourself. During these uncertain times, we hear so much about asking for help, talking to creditors, talking to mortgage lenders, etc. We all need help and we all can help someone else. It is like kindergarten, “it is not over until everyone gets there milk and cookies. We have to help each other survive or else we are not going to be too successful in the end.

This blog is here to share our myriad of experiences. Some good, some bad and some downright funny. Whatever the stories, experience and knowledge that we impart, we do it with love. Love of life, love of family, love of friends and true love of the Sisterhood. We ask that you come along for the ride. Feel free to love, laugh, share and learn from our home grown wisdom. It may not be all right, but it is all ours.

Peace and love,

Sandals

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