INspiration in the most unlikely likely place....

My lovely students teach me SO much all day ere' day...thanks to you all!!

Sometimes when we take the word "adult" to seriously and forget our role as learners - we HAVE to get blindsided right UPSIDE the head - so we don't miss out on an opportunity to change our own lives.  This weekend I was blindsided...I learned, I was inspired, and now it's time for ACTION...I want to changes people's lives!!

And THANK YOU to REACH Communications, Inc!! You all are INCREDIBLE!

Here's what I learned...

1. When people try to CONvince you of things, they could be "CONning" you to think you aren't good enough (pay attention people).  Whether it's because of your looks, weight, talent, and/or whatever else...just think about Oprah's story.  No one thought she would be successful...Riiiight....

- I feel like I created something in my mind where I belive I must feel pain in order to truly understand those who live their lives marginalized and oppressed.  I've learned, and agree that that isn't the bomb.com!  Why can't I feel and think I'm AMAZING and still understand those struggles and even help inspire and move people to ACTION?? 

2. In life, if you don't make decisions/choices for yourself, someone else will.  No question.  To sit and be stagnant in ones internal and external complaints creates a cycle of unhappiness and leads NOwhere.

- I hate conflict so much that many times, I don't think about what I want - I've taught myself not to feel... so to avoid conflict.  But among others, my students have taught me a little conflict is good and healthy.  It's okay to make decisions.  Letting others make decisions for you SUCKS.  By doing this, you are constantly telling yourself and others that you are not worthy...this implicit message will MESS YOU UP.  Don't do it people...don't do it...

3. Others aren't responsible for giving you compliments.  If you can't fully love yourself, NO one will be able to love you.  Sounds simple...but ahhhh...

- So it's no surprise, I have self-esteem issues.  And until this weekend, I allowed myself the bitterness and frustration of self-hatred because I didn't feel like other's recognized my greatness.  What I discovered is I don't recognize my greatness, so how can others?  I am learning to give myself compliments.  I should EXPECT myself to do so...and so should you. :) 

4. Love not blood makes family.

- Sometimes those closest to us, are the most toxic for us...love yourself so you aren't blinded by those who fake the funk.