I’m so grateful for the women who have influenced my life. I’m trying to find the right word to describe what I want to say — maybe it’s belief, or confidence, or trust. It’s the lesson that what you’re doing is worthwhile and that it’s going to work. It’s not a relentless “keep going,” but more a gentle “you’re heading in the right direction.”
Women often say this quietly—through their perseverance more than their words—and I find that deeply inspiring. I hope it’s something I can pass on to my kids.