Jack and Jill of America member and her daughter Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities. Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.
Oscar Fashions, Lessons and Angelina Jolie
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I may never have Angelina Jolie’s money. I may never have her notoriety. And I know that I will never sleep with Brad Pitt.However, after watching the Oscars I have decided that I am committed to trying to acquire her confidence.
A lot of people mocked Angelina after the awards.But I was in awe. I admired her style. And I thought she was completely bad ass.
That night she looked into the camera, cocked her right leg and said to all of us, “I am Angelina. Y’all better recognize!” And I had a serious case of confidence envy.
Sometimes I worry that my style, manner of communicating, and ideas might make others uncomfortable. When that feeling comes over me, I retreat. I become a little more quiet. I become a little smaller. I become a little less of who I am.
I have achieved some success, but this practice of “shrinking” has interfered with me living my best life. I have done this at work. I have done this in social situations. And I know that I did it when I was in front of Donald Trump during my “Apprentice” tryouts in 2006. That’s I was never on the show.
Angelina seems to embrace who she is.However, I think that there are other women out there like me.
I am not the only woman who is sabotaging her success by failing to embrace the fullness of who she is. For a lot of us, sometimes it is easier to blend in that it is to shine.
But I no longer want easy. I want to be strong. I want to be bold. I want the confidence embodied by Angelina the night of the Oscars. She didn’t stutter. She didn’t stumble. And she didn’t shrink.
I was inspired.
I may never be on the red carpet or present at the Oscars.However, during my next presentation, I may just stick my right leg out!
I'm a shrinking Violet myself but through blogging and posting pictures of myself I become bolder and more accepting of who I am everyday.
I just think about the Marianne Williamson quote "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world." and go for it!
KiaD said…
What a great post! I often feel the same way about downplaying my true self so that others are comfortable. Professional women do that far too much to avoid being labeled a B###h but all it does it keep us from living life to the fullest. Hats off to you for recognizing your inner Angelina and vowing to let her shine. Powerful ladies--stick your legs out!
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I'm a shrinking Violet myself but through blogging and posting pictures of myself I become bolder and more accepting of who I am everyday.
I just think about the Marianne Williamson quote "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world." and go for it!