Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine Issue 03 | July 2016 | Page 22

Sisters;

The Best Of Friends

Years ago, my sister sent me an incredible out of the blue gift; not one for giving presents, she gave me a delightful gem. “Sisters are the best (and sometimes most irritating) of friends,” is a sweet little book filled with fun quotes about what a sister can mean to each of us. In the next few paragraphs, I’ll use some of those fun quotes to reflect on my sister and the relationship we share.

“They are always willing to give you advice. Whether you want it or not.” Oh, how this applies! My dear sister, who often lovingly advises me to get out of the house will ask, “How many days has it been

again?” I work from home and find that time can zip right past me. I also tend to be introverted, so I limit my entrance and shining in the extroverted world, happily returning to my sweet abode.

I truly enjoy that “She sees nothing even slightly odd about being your harshest critic, and also your biggest supporter.” My sister’s latest rant involves my eight-hour chocolate craving. She might have this to say,“Just a small piece is all that you need, you’ve been working on releasing the stress weight.”

My sister is a pillar of

strength and encouragement for me, and I could not imagine life without her consistently standing beside me, and reminding me to “Just tell your ego to be quiet!” (Now why haven’t I thought of that?).

My sister is one of a kind, and I love her. From my perspective, just as each sister relationship is different and unique in its own beautiful way. No one’s opinion about how a sister relationship should or shouldn’t be, really has an impact on me or my relationship. From my perspective, love is love although everyone may have a different view of love. In my

By Natasha Botkin