“Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem,
Sing a mumble-gumble song,
Whistle through your comb.
Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.”
― Shel Silverstein
Do you ever feel different? I know how it feels to stick out...to be tall with big feet. Unfortunately, being "me" didn't feel good in middle school. I was often bullied by males and I lacked self-esteem. I found strength when I played sports, that was an outlet where I could stick out in a good way. I often slouched next to boys, to be less-tall. Isn't it funny that being tall is seen as a strength?! It's unfortunate that bullying still goes on today.
Through the years I've developed an attitude of fearlessness. I'm still scared of many things, but I'm certainly not afraid of being ME. I've changed a lot in respects of maturity and knowledge, but I am still the same silly person as I was in my youth. This attributes to an amazing family that has always kept humor in our forefront. This attributes to great friends that always compliment me as a person and never try to change me. And finally, a great husband, that is fearfully and wonderfully made, that puts up with my short-comings and brings out my strengths. These are the people you need to surround yourself with on earth.
Sharon Jaynes says, "I believe the dream to be beautiful is not cultural, but at the very core of womanhood. John Eldredge, in his book Wild at Heart, describes three longings that lie at the heart of every man: a battle to fight, a beauty to rescue, and adventure to live. He also ventures to say that women have three longings of the heart as well: to be fought for, to share in an adventure, and to have her beauty unveiled."
He
also ventures to say that women have three longings of the heart as
well: to be fought for, to share in an adventure, and to have her beauty
unveiled. - See more at:
http://www.1160hope.com/devotionals/11712671/#sthash.V8V0BT6y.dpuf
When did the pressures develop in women, to be chased or do the chasing, or to be "rescued"? I am not a damsel in distress, much like fairy-tales present. We are magnificent creatures made uniquely & wonderfully by God. On that note, let's take a comedic break with Jim Gaffigan talking about how amazing women are!
“But truly, women are amazing. Think about it this way: a woman can grow a baby inside her body. Then a woman can deliver the baby through her body. Then, by some miracle, a woman can feed a baby with her body. When you compare that to the male’s contribution to life, it’s kind of embarrassing, really.”
― Jim Gaffigan, Dad Is Fat
Back on a more serious note... be the masterpiece you were created to be! Don't compare yourself! We are all bigger & better than the bully we went up against and we're stronger than we think.
What is one feature of your magnificent being that you are most thankful for today?
I'm thankful for my long legs, to run fast! ROAR!
I
believe the dream to be beautiful is not cultural, but at the very core
of womanhood. John Eldredge, in his book Wild at Heart, describes three
longings that lie at the heart of every man: a battle to fight, a
beauty to rescue, an adventure to live. - See more at:
http://www.1160hope.com/devotionals/11712671/#sthash.V8V0BT6y.dpuf
