Mom celebrating the Halloween spirit Halloween is a season of fun, costumes , and candy . Indeed, it has become a favorite of mine. The kids get excited about their costumes, and spending the evening visiting neighbors and receiving candy in response to their declaration of, " Trick or Treat "! All around the country, neighbors open their doors and give candy to anyone who shows up seeking it. Upon reflection, it is a beautiful tradition that embodies the generosity of the human spirit. I was talking to someone yesterday and commented about how much I have grown to enjoy it and wished that it could last for more than one night.
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!