“When we live in alignment with who we are and how we want to live, we will attract and find like-minded individuals.”
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If we could all just pause for a moment, look up from our phones and become aware of each other.
To remember deep down we are all beautifully connected.
There could be more peace.
Love this story!
Women Surround Crying Mom
February 12, 2018
This wonderful story was posted on Facebook by Beth Bornstein Dunnington who took part in an unforgettable moment at the Los Angeles International Airport last year.
“Something extraordinary at LAX today… (writing this on the plane). I was at the gate, waiting to get on my plane to Portland. Flights to two different cities were boarding on either side of the Portland fight. A toddler who looked to be eighteen or so months old was having a total meltdown, running between the seats, kicking and screaming, then lying on the ground, refusing to board the plane (which was not going to Portland). His young mom, who was clearly pregnant and traveling alone with her son, became completely overwhelmed… she couldn’t pick him up because he was so upset, he kept running away from her, then lying down on the ground, kicking and screaming again. The mother finally sat down on the floor and put her head in her hands, with her kid next to her still having a meltdown, and started crying.
Then, this gorgeous thing (I’m crying just writing this)… the women in the terminal, there must have been six or seven of us, not women who knew each other, approached and surrounded her and the little boy and we knelt down and formed a circle around them. I sang ‘The Itsy Bitsy Spider’ to the little boy… one woman had an orange that she peeled, one woman had a little toy in her bag that she let the toddler play with, another woman gave the mom a bottle of water. Someone else helped the mom get the kid’s sippy cup out of her bag and give it to him. It was so gorgeous, there was no discussion and no one knew anyone else, but we were able to calm them both down, and she got her child on the plane. Only women approached.
After they went through the door we all went back to our separate seats and didn’t talk about it… we were strangers, gathering to solve something. It occurred to me that a circle of women, with a mission, can save the world. I will never forget that moment.”
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
A wonderful story, Karen. I wish there were more women in positions of leadership. I think we have a different approach to problem solving than men, and it can be more effective at times. Xox
I agree Lori, we do. Next year I am looking to start a women’s circle and create a space where women can re-learn how to nurture themselves and others. 🌈💕
This is beautiful, Karen. Thank you for offering it as an important reminder of what is possible when we work together…in community…together. 🙏🏻💕
Yes so many possibilities and gifts when we work together. Thank you Carrie 💕
What a beautiful story, Karen. Thank you for sharing it. It made my morning.
It really moved me too. Thank you 😊
Beautiful. Heartwarming. Powerful.
As young mothers, we’ve all been there. It’s okay to reveal our vulnerability. Raising kids is tough work and responsibility. We can’t do it all on our own.
Thanks for sharing, Karen ❤
I think that’s the message which was so powerful here Rosaliene; we can’t do it all on our own, and to allow ourselves to receive from others. 🙏🏻💕
Beautiful story and thank you for sharing this, Karen 😀
We can work together and help each other, when we wish to.
I agree Irene. It was a beautiful reminder we can 💚💕
A heart-warming post. I was most touched by the ending, when the women went back to their seats and never talked about it. They were all different and yet each of them had the same spontaneous reaction to the situation.
It was beautiful how they were drawn to help I agree! A special moment and reminder to us. 💕🌈
Ah! Karen…this immediately brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful…such truth. We can do anything when we come together!
❤
We can Lorrie! Thank you 💕
women can
where men
cannot 🙂
Yes! 👏💚 Indigenous cultures as you know David, understand this.
What a lovely story! Thank you for sharing Karen…wonderful what a unified response can do to right a challenging situation.
Yes it was a beautiful example. Thank you Suz 💕💚
Simply moving. Thanks for sharing. We all hold so much healing power…
We really do. Thank you Vicki 💚💕🌈
No one but a woman could understand her plight at that moment. Here is shown the true equality between men and women. It is an affinity for another who shares either of our particular unique likenesses.
-Alan
Yes so true Alan. Thank you 🙏🏻🌈
Beautiful story. It gives us hope and faith in humanity. ❤
I agree Carol. That’s what I thought too. 🙏🏻💕
What a wonderful story of love. Thanks for sharing.❤️
It is. Thanks Ali 💚💕