subject: Discover The 6 Benefits Of All-women Travel [print this page] The act of connecting is particularly powerful for women as we instinctively discover common links and purposes with the people that we meet. Women are now increasingly recognizing the benefits of connecting and traveling with each other.
1) Women connecting with other women fills emotional gaps, allowing her to live better. According to a UCLA report, a natural hormone in the body called "Oxytocin" is released as part of the stress responses in a woman. When women engage and connect with each other in "tending and befriending" behavior, studies suggest that women's bodies release more Oxytocin, which further counters stress and produces a calming effect.
2) All women travel provides valuable support. Recording insights into a journal while traveling enables us to anchor our thoughts. However, being able to share these thoughts with other women can form the beginning of a gradual unfolding. For women, this can mean finding practical solutions to problems or gaining valuable support when changing life directions at pivotal moments.
3) All women travel encourages women to re-connect with the "Self". The development of a greater sensitivity to the struggles of human beings in our travels helps us to put our own lives into perspective. For women traveling together, this provides a perfect backdrop for the re-connection with the Self and others.
4) All women travel is inspiring. Without the limitations of our day to day lives, travel allows our minds to wander free and explore without boundaries, fueling our imagination. Unobstructed by past experiences or present limitations, being in the company of like-minded women can lead to powerful brainstorming and sources of inspiration.
5) When women travel together they gain a sense of being a part of a greater whole. Travel encourages a sense of unity with all beings everywhere, making us feel that we all share in the same destiny. For women who may be single, or are going through a separation or divorce, this sense of being a part of something greater can greatly reduce feelings of isolation.
6) All women travel gives women permission to indulge themselves without guilt. As the prime nurturers of the family, and often juggling careers, it is important for women to recharge their batteries regularly and find that much needed balance in their busy lives.
As women, we tend to downplay the importance of friendships with other women, perhaps viewing it as more of an indulgence. And yet the nurturing, strength and support that it can provide us in our everyday lives suggests that it is vital for our well being. Setting the time aside to travel with like-minded women is an ideal way to bring about a balance of mind, body and spirit, and bring more energy and positivity back into our family life and relationships.
