I was my daughter’s age when this picture was taken and can remember my exact thoughts. I wished the skirt was longer, that it would hide my ‘jiggly’ legs. Seriously? Beauty seems so much clearer in the rear view. Seeing this as a grand opportunity to speak truth into my own 17-year-old daughter...
You are absolutely beautiful.
You are made absolutely perfect.
Your beauty is so uniquely yours...OWN IT.
You have been blessed with an arsenal of gifts that are completely unique to you.
Stand tall, smile even more.
You may not be the world’s best athlete, but get out there
and whoop it up.
Don’t let sabotaging thoughts hold you back from having fun.
Fear is only applicable with bears and fire. (and maybe big spiders…and snakes).
Don’t let fear stop you…something fabulous is right on the
other side.
You are not defined by your shape, your hair, your skin,
your smile.
You are not defined by the boy…the one that does not
appreciate your gift, your sparkle.
You
are not defined by your grades, your friends, your family, your history, or your
mistakes.
You are defined by how you treat people, so be kind always.
Don’t let anyone, not even your own cluttered mind tell you
that you are unworthy.
Don’t linger too long with people that drain your
happy.
Surround yourself with positive people.
It’ll all work out, so don’t worry so much.
Every single day is a fresh chance to learn and grow.
Don’t let disappointment make you jaded or bitter.
Don’t compare yourself to others…they have their own demons.
If you don’t like something about yourself, change it. You are not made of stone.
And most importantly, know that you are so very loved. Let yourself be filled to the brim with love
and let it filter every thought, every sight, every response, every word you
release into the world and onto yourself.
Anything less is sub-par, rusty, fruitless, a noisy gong. Don't allow yourself to only see beauty in the rear view…it's been around you all along,
my love.
xo
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