Category Archives: Best Friends

The Power of Female Stories

Posted on October 30, 2012 by ShastaGFC

There is the passing along of information.  And then there’s the telling of stories. Both methods can both convey words, details, and content; but one has more power to bond us in our humanity, help us feel seen, and move … Continue reading →

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How to Find a Best Friend

Posted on October 19, 2012 by ShastaGFC

In teaching the 5 Circles of Connectedness last night for a room full of women, I was reminded again how seeing the varying spread of our different types of friends can prove so insightful.  There are countless friendship principles that … Continue reading →

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Three Friendship Inspirations from a 7-Year Old

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ShastaGFC

It has been a record 22 days since I’ve blogged!  I guess you can’t complain you’re ever getting too many e-mails from me!    My excuse for my negligence is two-fold: First, I sent off the complete draft of my book … Continue reading →

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My Annual GirlFriend Group: The Benefits of Long Distance Friendships!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Tomorrow morning I fly out to San Antonio for my Annual SoCal Girls Weekend. SO EXCITED! We used to all live in Southern California (hence why I still refer to us as the SoCal group!) where we would get together … Continue reading →

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The Role of Female Friendships on March 8: International Women’s Day

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Tomorrow is March 8, International Women’s Day. Started in the early 1900′s, now dozens of countries from Afghanistan to Zambia celebrate this international holiday to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. I’ve written before about my awakening … Continue reading →

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Frientimacy: The Intimacy of Friends

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ShastaGFC

This is a posting that was originally posted April 26, 2010 on my former blog. Because I’ve been writing more about Frientimacy, I wanted to re-port this illustration of how it’s played out in my life. ________________________ Sitting in that … Continue reading →

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Let “Best Friend” Refer to Quality, Not Quantity.

Posted on October 11, 2011 by ShastaGFC

One of my neighbor friends from childhood saw my post on Facebook about my recent TV interview on women’s friendship. Watching it reminded her of a time when we were kids where she had been in tears as a result … Continue reading →

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Healthy Friendship: How to Be the Best Friend Possible

Posted on September 22, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  Today I’m hosting two posts: one from a therapist highlighting four qualities of emotionally safe … Continue reading →

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What I Wish I Knew Then About Friendship… by Cherie Burbach

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  I’m honored to host this posting by Cherie Burbach, one of the most prolific writers … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Girlfriends, by Danielle LaPorte

Posted on September 1, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  We launch our guest blogs with Danielle LaPorte of White Hot Truth (bio at the … Continue reading →

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