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For Girls that Sparkle
“I’m sorry. I hope I’m not coming across as too bossy.”
I heard myself apologizing again when I gave my honest opinion on a situation.
What was going here? This was very unlike me. I have strong opinions and I’m someone who believes in getting it done with action and not talking. I’m not one who will keep apologizing for who she is and begging for validation.
However, something felt different in this situation.
After some thought, I came to the painful conclusion that I didn’t think I can show up as my authentic self and still be loved, valued, appreciated, and respected when I wanted it to count.
I was still telling myself the story that what others see as assets in me, I still count as liabilities in my personal life.
I came to the place where I exposed the lie, changed the story I was telling myself through my actions, and vowed to continue to sparkle because that sparkle isn’t all about me. It’s to serve a greater purpose.
For Girls That Sparkle
What does it mean to be a girl who sparkles?
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of Sparkle is:
1a: to throw out sparks
b: to give off or reflect bright moving points of light
c: to perform brilliantly
