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Embracing Awesome
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Embracing Awesome |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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I am one of those for whom taking a compliment has taken many years of practice. I had a voice inside my head that echoed each kind word with, “They wouldn’t say that if they knew what a loser you are.” I could not see myself in their words. Over the years I began to see more of their appreciation, and hear less echoes. But it wasn’t until one person, who was an awesome woman in her own right, made me look her in the eye as she insisted I was awesome, that I believed. That acknowledgement set off a chain reaction of thoughts that ever so kindly changed my perception of me. I had no idea just how heavy those echoes were, until they were gone. I finally had a concept that in my mind was not diminished by human weaknesses. Awesome is not synonymous with perfection. It does not have to be bestowed upon you, we are all born awesome. Taking on your own sense of awesomeness, gives you a greater ability to appreciate the awesomeness of others. The shift was subtle, but the sense of lightness was unmistakable. I embraced it. And it embraced me. LGR©10/20/17 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Awesome is as awesome does, And you do it very, very well ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
quote:...and so it is with love, Lori Rhoden. Well said.  ...just bein' Bluesy |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
How sweet Jerry! You make it hard to stay humble. That was an awesome comment by the way. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bluesy, What a thoughtful comment and so true too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. ~L |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lori, I applaud you. You shared a profound realization ... and I thank you. A |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Welcome to the circle of awesomeness! In case you need reminding...you're AWESOME! ~L |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I'm smiling while sending hugs, many of us have felt that very same way at times in our lives....it's nice to know, you love who is inside you. (smile) |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I may be a little late in the game for getting on the like me train, but better late than never! Thanks LeeJ! ~L |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
Great message within this one Lori Belle We are all awesome and special in our own way ~ Much enjoyed ~ Alana |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes we are all born especially awesome! Perfectly imperfect human beings. I keep forgetting and have to remind myself. But it really has improved my attitude. ~L |
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