I spent most of my life telling her she was ugly. .
I grew up thinking (and being told) that by thinking I was beautiful I would be vain, superficial and “too big for my britches “. .
I never saw her beauty. I always compared her to others and told her she wasn’t good enough. She wasn’t pretty, skinny enough, her skin was ugly, pores too big, legs to big, blemishes, tummy hanging over too much.... and I could go on.. basically that she wasn’t enough.
“If you conquer your fear you will fly “- Oprah
NOW I know this isn’t true. NOW I know that those people that told me as a little girl that I was fat and ugly were uncomfortable in their own skin, had issues of their own and projected them on me. They were doing the best they could, I FORGIVE them and take my power back.
I am changing my story and you can to. All it takes is awareness and the courage to look those beliefs/fears in the eyes and say enough! It will come up over and over again, but every time you catch yourself it starts to dissolve, let go, and not feel as “real” any more.
Part of our journey of finding our true greatness is redefining our past and giving ourselves the love we know we deserved but never received as a child. This takes courage and bravery... and lots of it!
xoxo Lisa
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