ANCHORING THOUGHTS

In my opinion, summer is one of the happiest times of the year. The long days allow for more time to enjoy our days, whether they’re spent having fun in the sun, doing activities we love, taking time off to relax, traveling to new places, or just making memories with friends and family. Summer always feels like one of the liveliest times of the year, no matter how you spend it.

Summer is also the perfect season for Sisterhood! Whether it be over shared hobbies, trips taken together, or just staying connected via social media, summertime is a wonderful time to connect with or strengthen our relationships with Sisters near and far. In this issue, we share how Sisters across the country are making memories together. After you check out their stories, I encourage you to reach out to three sisters - ones you see often or, even better, ones you don’t - and make a plan to connect during the rest of the summer.

This issue of The Anchor is also a celebration of our individuality as women. In this issue, we also highlight 8 Taus to Know and share how they embody our core values in different aspects of their lives. While we all share the same values, each of us defines excellence in our own way. Connecting with Sisters and sharing stories of how we each define and embody graciousness, respect, intellect, connections, and excellence can inspire new ideas for you to try in your life or community.

Before fall semesters start and everyday routines resume, my hope for you is that this summer is one full of Sisterhood, self-reflection, and celebration.

Julia Mann Beta Mu 2017/Salisbury Editor, The Anchor

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