Sure, sometimes it’s not instantaneous. Sometimes it takes time and dedication. But if you envision it – it will happen.
As women, we feel this innate responsibility to please everyone. Like something hardcoded into our DNA. But pleasing everyone is an impossible path; a never-ending circle that leaves us feeling gutted. Empty. Exhausted.
The word failure rings in our head over and over. Day in and day out. But sis it’s time to put it down. Stop measuring. Stop looking over at her paper and keep your eyes on your own.
So, you didn’t get it all done today. So, you burnt the casserole that no one was going to eat anyway and cried in the bathroom. WHO CARES. I know … gasp! What will people think?
Come on sis. What will people think? They’ll think you’re normal. They’ll look at you and say thank you sweet Lord, I am not the only one.
We’ve got to stop hiding. We’ve got to stop faking it and telling ourselves we can’t.
Do you know what I want? I want the moms with laundry piles and toys all over the floor. The moms with day-old sippy’s rolling around in the car. Moms who just peeled a soggy Cheerio from this mornings breakfast out of their hair and crushed that meeting like a boss. Moms with spit up on their clothes and day three dry shampoo.
I want YOU sis. You’re my people. In all of your real and messy.
I don’t care if you are a size 2 or size 22. If you are CEO of a company or a stay at home mom raising five awesome kiddos. You’re perfect as you are. Stop saying you can’t. Stop glancing over at someone else’s paper and start looking at your own; and while you’re at it – write these words down.
I CAN.
