It is interesting to me when your parents really step in to help out. The biggest resistance my Mom made to any decision (other then school choices) was when I told her we were getting a dog. Now, my Mom has great confidence in the importance of learning experiences and having to go through them on your own. This includes being acountable for all of your decisions. Although putting a dog into the situation is putting another beings life into play. She knew I didn't have the time or the help to properly care for a dog, let alone living in the city with limited healthy play space.
I love my parents. They have really stuck through it with me. Given me space. Helped me when they were able. I always knew I had a safe place to go, to get away from it all. And please, can we have lasagna when I visit....again? ;)
The extraordinary thing I have learnt over the years is my own strength through this, the 'learn on your own' way. Strength is something you have to find to truely believe in.
Through this I learned to risk. Risk my heart. Risk being wrong. Risk being really good. Risk being a woman with a strong voice. All of these risks are worth taking and yes, they are scary.
A have a quote (always) "Do something your future self would be proud of". I have used that mantra for many decisions I have made. This is not something I just came up with but something I learned to do by making decisions and looking back, being proud of what I did.
When you come to a decision, a point in your life when you need to find the courage to do something. Think about that quote. What will you be proud of? What is the risk? Will it cause others to respect you (remember, this does not necessarily mean 'like' you)?
These things have helped me grow into the person I am today....I chose to decide who I was. Stopped being confused or misled.
I decided to believe in my ability to lead. I decided to be happy and spread happiness to those around me. I decided not to judge or hold grudges. I decided to forgive quickly but not to trust easily. I decided to tell the truth at all times (and believe me, my family/friends will tell you this is definitely the case, whether good or bad). I decided to place the greatest value on my family and my friends. Life is about the people you share it with and the experiences that you have. My family is my backbone and they expect me to do well and to be gracious. My friends are my reason for living and they expect me to be there with unconditional support, love, motivation, and fun. I decided not to take things too seriously. I decided to be healthy - take care of my mind and body. Be honest. Be afraid. Be brave. Be strong.
"It takes a voice to inspire, not just a thought.
An action to change, not just an idea"
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