Be.You.tiful

I have my coffee cup in front of me.
Ready to pour a little bit of my heart and thoughts out at you.

Back in the day...

If I had to sit down and listen to someone tell me what I should or shouldn't do,
 I would've rolled my eyes and pretended to listen.

You know what I would have wanted to hear?

Nothing.

I would have wanted that person to

Prove It.

Prove to me that "this too shall pass".

Tell me that I went through crap from the time I was 5 until I was 13 for a reason.

Tell me that God allowed things to happen to make me a stronger person.

Tell me that the people I think are my foundation really aren't.

Tell me that I won't find that base, that foundation, until I get married and have a family of my own.

Tell me not to do whatever guys tell me to...in bed.

Tell me to hold on to that virginity for someone special - someone who actually loves me, not the guy that'll stop talking to me the next day.

Remind me that the words that come out of my mouth are important, but that my true gift is writing.

Make me write everyday - force me.

And when I complain about what I can't do because I'm not good enough - tell me I am good enough.

All. The. Time.
Show me that I'm beautiful by carrying yourself with confidence and pride.

Tell me that God strengthens my every move.

Teach me about His Love early on....because darn it! It would've made things a lot easier.

Actually, don't tell me.

Show me...by your example.

Do it in a way that will teach me to be proud to be a woman. 

Show me how to be a warrior.

Teach me to stand up for myself.

Lead me to the mirror and make me recite:

I am beautifully made.  I am a gorgeous woman.  I can do anything.
 Yes, that's what I would've liked.

I wouldn't have rolled my eyes at that.

What I would want you to read here today is this:

Make sure you are encouraged everyday.
Believe in yourself when no one else will.

Make sure you inspire yourself to do more than you think you can.

Empower yourself and those around you by being an example.

Be You.  Really, it's that easy.

That's all it takes.

It took me a long time to figure it out. 

Don't roll your eyes at me.