photo originally uploaded to flickr by HeatherLouise I love this thought that Patti Digh left on twitter last week ...
"what would happen if you showed up as you are"
Think of the possibilities, of the opportunities, of the bliss of just being who you are and taking chances with that. It isn't about others accepting us as we are...it's about us accepting ourselves for who we are, as we are.
What does it mean to you? What would happen if you showed up as you are?
What does it mean to you? What would happen if you showed up as you are?
12 comments:
Very thought provoking!
I dreamed about you last night and we were on vaca together acting so silly and just having a blast. We just might have to do that one day!!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
I hope I was behaving myself in your dream!!! ;)
And yes, a vaca with you would be a scream...we could eat kibble and suck matches and drink cock-a-tails and laugh and laugh and laugh....it could happen!!!! *I'll let you know when my bracelet arrives!!
I think, after 60 years on this earth, I am learning to be myself. FINALLY. No one to please (parents, bosses). I have the greatest hubby in the world who seems to enjoy who I really am. So -- here I am! :D :D
I am trying...some days I get it and I am totally me. Other day, I haven't got a clue who this chick who is tagging along for the ride is ! One of the greatest joys of Blogland for me is that I feel brave enough to be me in every post. I love Myself so much in Blogland. And I love Myself in the Real world when I spill over as my real self there...
Off to go for lunch with a dear friend who loves me because I am Me ! Yippee !
"Feet on ground, heart in hand, facing forward, be yourself" These are words I live bye. They are from my (still all time) favorite Jann Arden song. I only started feeling comfortable showing up as I am in my mid forties. I think I show up as myself on most days now. I was a late bloomer but now I have the confidence to just be me and not worry about what others will think.
wow. incredible post, resounding words.
Love that quote!
A very good reminder.
I show up as me most days. I just wish I could show as me in my art work each time.
My mother and this culture seemed to be telling me to "always make a good impression". But I finally figured out that an impression is only a feeble copy and I wanted to be real. It's so rewarding to come out from behind the mask!
Great post, Sherry Lee.
I may have to make 100 copies of this quote and staple them to the walls of my house!
I think I show up as me, except for my hair coloring and make-up. Every now and then I consider letting my hair go natural but I doubt I'll ever walk out the door without mascara. But that's superficial. Your message is more about the spirit. I get that and love the thought. Thank you for the reminder!
Very good reading!
Another cancer warrior
I used to know how to be me in my other normal world...then I found cancer changes your normal into something that isn't you and it's hard to find YOU again.. But I will!
Alli xx
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