Hey, it's me.....Myself
There was a time when I tried to fit into a mold. I compared myself to Jane, Jess and Jen and in doing that it made me feel not quite right. I thought something was lacking, I thought I wasn’t doing something right. I thought this and that….all negative about what I am and what I could be.
You know those Janes, Jess and Jens had no idea the pedestal of comparison I was giving to them. They had no idea because like everyone, we are wrapped up in own lives. The only person all that comparisons was influencing was me. It beat me down, it stole my confidence and it prevented me from stepping up to be the person I was made to be. Myself.
And it wasn’t just the Janes and Jens, it was also a lot of my closest family and friends. They got used to the Marion that tried to conform, the Marion that wants to quietly fit in. When I stoped trying to be my false self, It wasn’t exactly met with a lot of loving support. And I understand why. It was a change, it was different and it scared them. Not because I was crazy different or anything but in general, when something else in our circle of life changes that triggers panic. They got nervous because that meant things were different and that scared them. #fearoftheunfamiliar.
Wanna know what tho, they got over it an embraced this new me-ness.
So this change. You wanna know what I did right? Well, all I can say is that it wasn’t overnight at all. More like a slow progression. At first it was a change in little choices, then they added up. I cleaned up my diet and got my body well. In doing so I was able to connect and listen to my body more. I then I focused inward, connecting to my mind. Journaling to get my thoughts out, reading and building my knowledge and questioning my actions. Having uplifting words fill my inner monologue. After a while, I was followed my own lead cuz when you start to feel better, well you wanna keep that train moving! Until one day I was showing up different!! I realized I am no longer that person that cares about how I am perceived by Jane or Jess or anyone else for that matter because I am living my true self.
God, thank you for this because it is the greatest gift of all. Thank you for allowing me to have the courage and strength to seek this out, for guiding me along. For sticking with the hardship because this was not easy. Also, Thank you for Arbonne for giving me the push I needed. Showing me a peek into what my life could be if I just took a chance on myself. I am so thankful for the day I said yes to the Arbonne opportunity. I never knew selling health and wellness products would have lead me down this road at all. Sorta amazing if you think about it, the power an opportunity gives. You just have to give yourself the chance.
So Why am I sharing this with you? Well, because I want to be a person that helps other people see their true greatness. To guide them to see their full potential. I know that there are lots of people out there in the world. People just like I was for so long. Quietly hiding. Quietly suffering and struggling. Lost and confused. I’m sharing because I was there, I know what it’s like and I know how you can turn it all around.
Are you someone who wants to start taking more chances? Are you looking for more? Are you living a life that is no longer serving you? I’d love to tell you more about how we can make it whatever your heart dreams it to be, because you have the ability.