You Are... Enough

“You are enough, just as you are. Each emotion you feel, everything in your life, everything you do or do not do… where you are and who you are right now is enough. It is perfect. You are perfect enough.” –Melanie Jade.

Well, it’s the end of the month, and the end of a journey. But, I hope you will all realize that these words are simply that; just words. They become a part of your life, though, when you accept the understanding that you are what these words say you are. And, beyond just that, who you are is in fact, enough.

You never need to feel like who you are, what you feel or believe isn’t important or valuable. You are exactly who you need to be right this very moment. And, if there’s anything I hope you gain from this month, it’s that you are enough.

Thank you so much for joining me this month. I encourage you to remember exactly who you are, stand firmly on it, and don’t let anyone or anything waver you from that understanding.

You Are Enough!!!!!!!

“You are a beautiful creation… perfectly imperfect… a work in progress… you have everything you need to fulfill your purpose… don’t dilute yourself for any person or any reason… you are enough… be unapologetically you.” –Steve Maraboli

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You Are... Someone's Reason to Smile

“A smile is the universal welcome.”-Max Eastman

Over the past month, I hope you’ve gained a new sense of confidence in everything that you are. Sometimes, one of the best ways to brighten my day is the knowledge that other people are thinking of me or are blessed by who I am. You all may feel that way at times as well. I hope that today you can remember that you are the reason for someone’s smile. Even when you feel less than perfect, I encourage you to remember that somewhere, someone is smiling because they know you and have blessed, simply by you being you.

Today’s message may be short, but it may be one of the most important messages of this month. I hope you never lose your smile, because it is contagious!

You Are Someone’s Reason to Smile.

 “If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.”-Proverb

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You Are... Making a Difference

“Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does.”  ~William James

I’m sure we’ve all felt invisible; like whom we are and what we do doesn’t mean anything and has no affect on the world. I certainly know I’ve felt that way. I’ve felt that way this week. But, today I hope you’ll realize that you aren’t invisible and who you are and what you do affect everything in your world.  Now, I know that it’s easier written than understood; but, once you notice the effect you have on others, you’ll begin to realize the difference you can make.

Think about the people you look up to. Do you watch what they do? Do their words and actions affect the level of respect you have for them? Now, think about the possibility of people in your life, even those you merely see every day, watching you in the same way you watch the people you look up to. The people you interact with—whether that be seeing them, talking to them, mingling through the internet or some other form—are watching what you do, and listening intently to what you say. The things you say and do will affect the level of respect others have for you.

Knowing that you affect everyone around you with your words and actions should not be thought of as too big of a responsibility. I hope that you all will get excited at the opportunity to influence your world, even if it’s only one person or one thing.

You are making a difference.

“The world is not interested in what we do for a living. What they are interested in is what we have to offer freely - hope, strength, love and the power to make a difference! ” - Sasha Azevedo

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You Are... Special

“Life becomes precious and more special to us when we look for the little everyday miracles and get excited about the privileges of simply being human.” –Tim Hansel

I must say I almost didn’t write about being special. I felt like it was a bit cliché and overused, almost to the point of being meaningless. But, when I found this quote, I realized that being special is nothing more than accepting who you are, as you are, right this very moment. As the world becomes so dependent on the status quo, expectation of who and what people should be becomes disproportioned to the point that we forget to simply be us.

Today, take some time to remember just who you are, because whatever that is, is truly special.

You Are Special.

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You Are... Worthy

“Accept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. You will not feel free to move toward it; you will feel you are not deserving.” ~Maxwell Maltz

All this month, I’ve written about who you are; beautiful, smart, talented, etc. But, these words mean nothing unless you believe you are worthy. For example, you may be told every day by many people that you are beautiful; but, unless you can realize every day that you deserve the compliment, the words are but lost in space.

As you think about all the words I’ve written about this month, remember that they are only words until you believe that you are what they say you are. Realize who you are, believe in it fully, and it will not fail you. Because, you are worthy.

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You Are... Purposeful

“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.”-Helen Keller

We are all created with specific abilities. When we utilize these gifts in a worthy fashion, we are fulfilling our purpose. Why else are we here, if not for a purpose?

You may feel like you have no abilities worth sharing. I encourage you to think about some of the words I’ve written about this month. Think about your kindness, strength, humor, bravery, power, determination, etc. As you discover who you are, do not keep it to yourself! When you share who you are and what you can do with those around you, your purpose is realized.

You are purposeful.

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You Are... Determined

“If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.”-Mike Ditka

I believe so strongly that we are all talented and capable of accomplishing amazing things. However, I also believe that success is only achievable for those who are knocked down and always get back up. Determination is the foundation of realizing exactly who you are and all you can do.

Those who are determined to be great will never fall short of it. Are you so determined to be the best you possible? I challenge you to persevere beyond all trials and you will not fall short of your dreams.

You are determined.

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