Celebrate You!

There are a few things I want to say. I think they are important.
First, I just want to mention that if one lives their life outside "their box"they take a lot of hits--punches. And what I know for sure, what I feel good about is that I, for one, have been rolling with the punches. But while I roll, my stomach still hurts from the punch. Rolling doesn't stop the initial hurt it just gets you away from the prolonged pain faster!
And speaking about taking hits, I have taken many on this next topic. I am blessed that I learned a valuable lesson a long time ago. It became apparent to me that I needed to celebrate myself and my life. If I didn't do it, no one would. Women need to learn this. We have been programed to believe that celebrating oneself is wrong: conceited, selfish, narcissistic. Women are allowed to celebrate their "man" or partner and their children but not themselves. I take umbrage with this age-old, never talked about societal message. To celebrate oneself liberates one to celebrate the beauty in everyone.
So when people say I think I'm all that and more....well, yes I do, as a matter of fact. I am all that and more and proud of it!

Me, age 2, Vancouver, BC

So, to all of my sisters in the world, celebrate You, show your beauty to the world, you're worth it. If you don't do it, no one will.