Ha ha!
As we were checking in to make sure our "Writer's Group" was still meeting today, one of our members referred to our group as the "Literary Guild".
I like it!
Somehow the word, "GUILD" sounds distinguished, educated, refined.
Here is the definition of "guild"...
noun
1.in medieval times, a union of men in the same craft or trade to uphold standards and protect the member
2. any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interest.
Here is the definition of "group"...
noun
1. a number of persons or things gathered closely together and forming a recognizable unit; cluster; aggregation; band: a group of houses
2.a collection of objects or figures forming a design or part of a design, as in a work of art
3.a number of persons or things classified together because of common characteristics, community of interests, etc.
Not very exciting, huh.
When I compare the two definitions, I prefer "GUILD" by far!
We definitely are a union of women working on a similar craft, upholding standards and protecting each other...can't help but like the word "medieval" used in this definition!
vs...
a number of persons or THINGS gathered closely together, a cluster, a collection, etc!
One of the coolest parts of today was seeing all of our different personalities and how they all play out in our writing, speaking and each of our contributions to this GUILD!!!!
There is "T", the NEW Grandma, who is a combo Choleric/Sanguine.
She is insightful and wise. I love her East Coast little accent, although I doubt she will admit to having one!
There is "S", the poet, who does know it! She is a Melancholy to the Max!
Her life experience and sense of humor adds so much to our group. She was an English Major in school and paints vivid pictures with her wonderful words!
There is "L", the Choleric-Sanguine/Phlegmatic. (This is just MY perspective, as we have never verbally said that "L" has Phleg characteristics, but I think there is a portion.
She is passionate and deep (phleg), thoughtful and expressive (phleg)!
Then there is "ME", the Sanguine/Choleric.
I am loud, outgoing, energetic and I love to laugh...which is what we do when we are together!
My maltese, lovingly called, "Lil the Pill", who's real name is Lilly, chose to sit in the backyard after the cackling started!
I love the accountability and encouragement we get from each other.
We have all agreed that together, we have helped each other take little steps towards our goals.
I love that we learn from each other!
I love that we inspire each other!
But what I love MOST, is that these ladies
LOVE the LORD,
LOVE to LAUGH and we are
LEARNING to LEAN on God and on each other.
What a fabulous blessing each of you are in my life!
<3
Philippians 1:3
I thank my God every time I remember you.
