Are you defined by your shoe size? Does it tell the
world you are a good person? A success? A good mom? A good daughter? Supportive
partner? Fabulous manager? Stellar employee?
You wear a size 9. I wear a 7. Will you have a better
day than me? Are you worthy of a larger salary? Are you a better daughter? A
worse mom? I read that Shaq wears a 22 or 23. What does that mean about him? Is
he a better citizen than both of us? Other than knowing your size so you can
purchase a pair of shoes that fits correctly, does your shoe size matter? Do all
of your hopes and dreams depend on the size of your shoe?
OK, this sounds crazy, right? It does, when foot size
and shoes are the example.
So, if I agree that this is crazy, then what is the
point? Every day, many of us we define our mood, whether it will be a good day
or a bad day, if we are a success, a good
mom/daughter/partner/employee/neighbor/friend, worthy of a better
job/car/vacation/alone-time on something as inconsequential as shoe size. Maybe
we judge ourselves on weight...down one pound = good day/good mom/good manager!
Up a pound = bad day/bad employee/bad partner. Or maybe we judge ourselves on a
job title or salary, yet knowing deep down that we are better educated, work
harder, and are a better leader than people who make more money and have better
titles than we do.
So, take a good look at yourself in the mirror. Focus
on the strong, independent, hard-working, caring individual you are and all the
good that you do for humanity. You are a good
mom/daughter/friend/colleague/partner/neighbor and deserve all the best in life,
not because of your weight, salary, or shoe size, but because you care enough
about people to listen to their woes, cheer their victories, and give of
yourself.
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