Women by nature are communal, nurturing and tribal. Challenges require groups to quickly define strengths and weaknesses and allows each person the opportunity to step up into their strengths to be productive. In this way each person is valued and needed. They have a revered place in the tribe. As human beings we seek this out in groups. When we are well led, tended to, cared for, given safety and security, loyalty is created. Loyalty becomes more embedded after each challenging event.
I am honored to have founded the Women’s Heritage Walk. My role has been to create the challenge and develop an environment which allows for each person to find their contribution.
We all have much more in common than the ways in which we differ. Struggles, adversity and pride know no boundaries. This awareness is also a benefit of training for and completing challenges.
So go for it……….whatever it is and if you are lucky enough to have a ‘tribe’ any adversity will be easier to overcome……if not find your circle of social and emotional support. It enhances your life tremendously.