I’m Not

It never fails.

A new opportunity arises.  Or a new adventure.  A new season of life.  A new experience.

And we instantly go into a myriad of excuses as to why we can’t do it.  Why we aren’t good enough.  Why we are going to fail.

I’m not smart enough.

I’m not fast enough.

I’m not thin enough for a bikini.

I’m not a good enough writer.

I’m not fast enough.

I’m not good at math.

I’m not organized enough.

I’m not creative.

I’m not really funny.

I’m not really a great cook.

I’m not a good mom.

I’m not a good wife.

I’m not strong enough.

Why?

Why do we instantly focus on what we aren’t…..instead of what we are?

I approached Callie the other day about participating in the local FashionABLE fashion show.  Her immediate response was “Yes.  I FOR SURE definitely want to do that.  I am going to be the best model for them.”

At what point do we lose that?  That self assurance?  That confidence that we are incredible, majestic, beautiful and fierce beings?

So today, let’s choose to step back into that.  I’m choosing to focus on what I am…..instead of what I’m not.

I am a fighter.

I am resilient.

I am someone with a very joyful laugh.

I am tenacious.

I am statuesque.

I am caring.

I am a problem solver.

I am an advocate.

I am a game changer.

I am a thought leader.

I am athletic.

I am someone who dances for the sheer joy of it.

I am someone who loves reading.

I am a present and hands on mama.

I am sarcastic as hell.

I am someone who gets things done.

I am a mama……laying down the foundation for my daughter to grow up believing that she is powerful, brave, beautiful, and can do all things.