As 2020 seems to dive deeper into chaos, now more than ever, the world needs more cowgirls. The world needs more women who greet you with a firm handshake and a warm smile. We need more women who invite a dear friend or perfect stranger over for coffee, welcoming them just the same. We need more women who love those around them, no matter what they look like or their political beliefs. We need more women in the business of making lifelong friendships, instead of acquaintances. The world needs those who look at the job at hand, roll up their sleeves, and work hard to ensure it’s done right. We need more women who can be extremely proud of what they have accomplished, but humble at the same time. We need more women who seek to surround themselves with others to build them up, instead of tearing others down. We need more women who aspire to do the right thing and trust in God for success, instead of chasing a title or other worldly things. The world needs more cowgirl grit to use trials and tribulations as movtiation, not a lifelong crutch. We need more women who aren’t afraid to run full speed towards their goals, even if they aren’t sitting just right. We need more women to trust in those who help them along the way, no matter how scary that might be. The world needs more women we want our daughters, sisters, and mothers to look up to for something besides a perfect bikini body. The world needs more women who celebrate their uniqueness and aspire to be unapologetically themselves. We need more women who aren’t afraid to break boundaries and not fit into a certain box. We need more women to aspire to learn each day, no matter their age. The world needs more women who can be a doctor, musician, seamstress, baker, and cowgirl all in the same day if they need to. We need more women to wake up each morning and choose to actively seek the good out of that day, no matter the circumstances. We need more women whose first instinct is to find the good in people, instead of assuming the opposite. The world needs more women who will stand strong in their morals and beliefs, even when it may go against those around them. We need more women that can listen to others and have meaningful discussion even when they may disagree with that person. The world needs more women who would rather saddle up and go see the world around them, than look at a screen to see it. We need more women who appreciate the little things, and let go of the things that shouldn’t matter. We need more women who are so focused on their own happiness, it’s infectious to those who know them. The world needs more women who are kind, thoughtful, and strong at the core of their being. We need more women who are true to themselves and follow what their dreams are, instead of the ones instilled in them by those close to them. We need more women who want to share their thoughts, ideas, and day to day dealings with others, instead of only the highlight reel. The world needs more women who are more afraid of never trying, than trying and failing. We need more women who can remain understanding and compassionate if they are chosen runner-up, that will celebrate their hard work regardless. We need more women who aren’t afraid to put in the time and hard work it takes to be successful, instead of expecting greatness immediately. The world NEEDS more cowgirls. And when I say cowgirl, I don’t mean necessarily that you have to be in boots, wranglers, and own a horse. Being a cowgirl starts with what is in your heart and shows in your spirit as you go about life. A cowgirl is someone who is sensitive, determined, and grounded all simultaneously. We can all take something away from the way cowgirls conduct themselves and live their lives freely. Whether you are reading this right now in the middle of a pasture in Nebraska or as you walk down the busy streets of Los Angeles. The world needs more cowgirls, and not just the ones tending to our nation’s livestock.
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