Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? (Marianne Williamson)


Powerful quote, uh? On Saturday my youngest and I had a movie/pizza day. The movie Akeelah and The Bee was being shown on the Disney Channel and we watched it. That is where I got the quote. It is said in the movie twice so you can't miss it but for some reason it stuck with me over the weekend. How many times a day do we say something negative about ourselves? I am to fat, I am to thin, I am ugly, I can't do this or I can't do that? How often do we spend more time on the negatives instead of the positives about ourselves? It is easy to talk about how we should feel about our life but how easy is to talk about how we should feel about us as individuals. It is as if society has set this standard that if we feel positive about ourselves we are considered vain. But are we not human beings that are unique, special and awesome? Are we all the same? No. Shouldn't we be able to talk positively about ourselves without being considered a vain individual? Yes.

Why is it when a woman is assertive and confident they are considered a bitch? Is that not positive traits in an individual? Assertiveness gets you somewhere and confidence gives you the ability to get there. How come as women we have to feel negatively about ourselves to be what society has come to make us believe we should be? Just because you are not a size 3 does not mean you are not special. We let the way we look on the outside affect how we feel on the inside.

Who are we not to be what God made us to be? Maybe God did not want you to be a size 3. Who are we to question who we are? Why are we afraid to do what our heart desires? How come we let fear of failure keep us from trying new things? Why is " I don't think I can do that" a reason to never try? Who are you not to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous. Show me the rule book that says we cannot be. You ARE unique, special and awesome. You HAVE the right to be those things. It does not matter how you look, what your IQ is or even what your circumstances are in life. Embrace you. Embrace your intelligence. Embrace your talent, Embrace your fabulousness. Embrace your Awsomeness. There is purpose in your life. You are here for a reason. Life's circumstances are there to teach you something. Do not let fear steal your light. Shine bright for others and teach them to embrace who they are. Be powerful beyond measure. But most of all do not be afraid to be who you are. You are exactly how you are supposed to be. Beautiful, intelligent, amazing, special and unique. You only live once and life can be taken in the blink of an eye. Spend your time showing the world who you are and be proud of it!

B.D.S.

B.D.S.