"After being bombarded with images and ideas of what a woman should be, a strong woman is one who can look at herself in the mirror and say, 'I prefer this.'" Doctoral student Erin Clair, as quoted in What Makes a Strong Woman? 101 Insights from Some Remarkable Women by Helene Lerner. 

Good morning! What a wonderful quote to celebrate our diversity and uniqueness! If you stick with the crayon analogy, there will always be crayons you "favor" over others (I'm a periwinkle fan myself), but each crayon has its purpose and its time--and each crayon adds color to the world in its own unique way.

We are the same--we each have our purpose, our time, and our ability to add color to the world. While it is important to discover our own uniqueness and what we can offer to the world, it is equally important to respect those we meet and what they bring to this world.
We live in a society that can be quick to label and judge. Labeling and judging ourselves or others quickly destroys possibility. If we replaced labeling with compliments and judging with support, what a wonderful world this would be.

Your Turn:
While we can't change the way everyone else thinks, we can change our own thinking. Strive to replace labeling with compliments and judging with support as you go about your days.

Your Affirmation:
I release labeling and judging...and use compliments and encouragement instead.

 

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel

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