Yes, I AM AWESOME!
I have only just recently reached that conclusion, having grown up.
It’s taken a while. There’s been many bumps and lumps along the way.
Being a doormat (aka ‘nice’) suited me not at all. Having others wipe their muddy boots all over me was just too tiresome.
Life’s busy-ness got in the way too. I mean to say, who has the time to invest energy into being
awesome when there’s shitty nappies to change, vomit to clean up, work to go to. Not to mention
university studies fitted into the ‘spare time’ in there somewhere. Oh – and the cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, cooking, date nights, sleep (what’s that?) …..
Oh my God! How on earth did I manage all that ?! It’s no wonder there was no time left over for being awesome.
Now that I’ve grown up, I have found out that there are such things as
Red and Purple Hatters for those of us daring enough to stand out in the crowd.
Me? I don’t need to belong to a Society. Having grown up to be awesome all by myself
I wear my wrinkles, lumps and bumps with grace and comfort.
Alas, I have had to forego the stilettos – but no granny shoes for me!
Along the way, I have learnt too, the importance of being kind to myself and others.
Asia from One Willow Apothecaries addressed this very issue – and she’s not even as grown up as me yet! According to the rules, she has yet to graduate to purple and red, hence the lavender and pink.
I urge you to grow up and be awesome too – you’ll love it !
© Raili Tanska
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Great post! You are awesome and I am too! 😉
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Yes !!
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Thank you, awesome Lisa!
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You are certainly awesome, from tip to toe 🙂 I love been kind to myself. It’s important.
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Just keep on being kind and awesome, Jacquie 🙂
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That’s so fabulous that you’ve come to that conclusion!! Yippee!!
jodie
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YAY !!!
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Reblogged this on joyful2beeblogs and commented:
I like the way this blogger thinks! Thank you, Soulgifts!Ie
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That is so awesome – thank you !!!!
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You are welcome. I think everyone should read it! That’s why I shared it.😆
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I’m honoured
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Lovely post! The most powerful and beautiful realization of all is to simply being comfortable in our own Being.
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You’re absolutely right 🙂
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It’s realising that awesomeness, Raili. I may as well just say I am as well, and get on with being it! 😀
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True that – I could make you an honorary Purple Hat member 🙂
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Yay! 😀
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Love it! Have you ever read the poem “When I Am Old I Will Wear Purple?” I have my little poster propped up on a desk chair in my “library!” Reminds me of you every day! 😀
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That is awesome. Can’t say I have come across that poem. Will have hunt it down now – and post it as a follow up 🙂
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Oh yes! Do! Btw, Harula over at Words That Serve (https://wordsthatserve.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/wednesday-writers-well/) is starting a new Wednesday feature. She teaches creative writing. Thought you might like to check it out since you’re leaking inspiration. 😉
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Thanks for both – leaking, huh ?!
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Well you’re OBVIOUSLY still inspired though you’re running low on ideas. 😉 Leaking is better than being out of… 🙂
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So true – I hope the leak will turn into a flood soon 🙂
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WooHoo…here’s to our awesomeness!!!!!!!!
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Yippeee !!!!!!!!
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😊😊😊
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I have always had Peter Pam syndrome since I was a child. Still have it. Life is scary. 🙃🙃
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Don’t let it scare you !!
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I’m still waiting to grow up. Hope it never happens!
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Same here – I just pretend 🙂
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Fabulous! How wonderful that you can own and celebrate your awesomeness! And you know, there’s plenty to go round so don’t hold back – because when we shine we give others permission to do the same! Brightly coloured (red and purple!) blessings, Harula xxx
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And the very same to you , Harula 🙂 There’s enough for everyone !
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Love that you have taken back your power! You go girl! 🙂
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yay !!
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Awesome having everything together and on top of your shoulders
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Indeed Noah. Thank you for reading and commenting. May your day be awesome !
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