We can all benefit from our Sisterhood. A “sister” might be a related sister, a friend, best friend, your mother or even your mother in law….could even be your hairdresser or work colleague. It’s someone that you have a special bond with, someone that motivates, inspires, supports or cheers you on when you need it not. 

Our team at Four Sisters have collated our favourite top 10 sisterhood quotes that define sisterhood for us.

All women can benefit from the power of Sisterhood.

1. “Sisters are like flowers in the garden of life, they bring beauty and joy wherever they grow.”- Louisa May Alcott

2. “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” Isadora James

3. “Sisters make the best friends in the world.” Marilyn Monroe

4. “A sister is a forever friend, a lifelong companion, and a constant source of love and inspiration.” Maya Angelou

5. "A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves —a special kind of double." Toni Morrison

6. “Sisters are like stars, you may not always see them, but you know they’re always there.” Unknown

7. “A sister is a dearest friend, a closest enemy, and an angel at the time of need.” Debasish Mridha

8. "Sisters are for sharing laughter and wiping tears." Unknown

9. “For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather.” – Christina Rossetti

10. A sister is a forever friend. Unknown

"A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves —a special kind of double." Toni Morrison

We often reach out to our sisterhood to share their stories, their learnings and reflections, here’s one on The Road to Courage from Natalie Heslop.

STEP 1: MOMENTS OF RESPITE

The days of keeping busy are over…

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, once said: “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”

We need moments of respite or time out! Moments when we can centre ourselves, reflect, renew, and recharge.

It can take the form of simply having five minutes of guided meditation, enjoying an afternoon cup of tea, or even playing your favourite music and don’t forget the joy in having a dance in front of the mirror.

A break every 30 – 60 minutes is typically suggested, especially for people who spend most of their day sitting or are otherwise inactive for a significant portion of the day.

To further expand on those moments of respite, heart-based or “being present” experiences help centre ourselves and “fill our bucket”.  For instance, taking a walk-in nature with a friend can lead to a lasting memory of the shared experience, even if the conversation or activity was not exactly memorable.

STEP 2: MOMENTS OF COURAGE 

Now that we have mastered moments of time out we’re ready to create moments of courage: try stepping outside your comfort zone and taking risks, setting goals, and working towards them, and surrounding yourself with supportive people who encourage you to be your best self.

 These moments can bring us back to our true selves, allowing us to remember our strength and resilience.

Remind yourself of who you are.

Life can only become memorable when we step into our heart space and act on our true impulses.

Whilst sipping on a cup of tea or wine ;) reading these words, give yourself the opportunity to savour the essence of who you truly are. 

Identify your strengths, conquer any fears and make a conscious decision to create more moments of respite and courage in your daily life. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. 

- Natalie Heslop