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Blog / Self / Tasha / February 20, 2014 / 8 Comments

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Be Yourself

I have a daughter that marches to the beat of her own drum.  She is comfortable being herself and I love that about her. I am sure you know a child like this. Better yet, you probably have one of your own!

One of my daughter’s strongest characteristics is she doesn’t care about what others think of her. She is who she is.

Since she could walk, she would dress herself. Her outfits were….something unusual. She would layer multiple items and don’t be surprised to see her come down in candy cane tights, maroon leotard, pink tutu and brown sweater to dance class. Just today, she put on a pink and white exercise shirt, a dark turquoise flowery pioneer dress, and green stretchy pants complete with side pony and poke-a-dot bow (she insisted on doing her own hair). I think you get my point.

And as fate would have it, I just finished reading Star Girl, a story about a young girl who isn’t afraid to be herself.  Immediately I thought of Clara. I am pretty sure there is a lesson in all this… for me anyway. It can be summed up in a common phrase; in fact I can imagine my mom saying it to me right now.

 Be YOURSELF- Don’t be afraid to be who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin. Don’t worry about what others’ think. What matters is how you feel about yourself.

This is often easier said than done especially when childhood fades and teenage years suck self-esteem and confidence. If I could go back and tell my 16 yr. old self that I don’t need to change myself to please others, that I don’t need to worry about what other’s think about me because I am capable of everything, I think life would have been a little easier. Honestly, it is the unique traits about myself that make me who I am. It is what makes me great!

I was thinking about all the things that make me who I am…

I LOVE mint ice-cream!

I shop at second hand stores (super addicting)!

I secretly want to be a congresswoman!

I want to travel to all 50 states and all 7 continents!- I have a gypsy heart

I struggle with Change!

I watch old movies!

I get aggressive when I play basketball!

I march to my own drum and that’s okay. God made us all unique.

Thank goodness or life would be just plain. I learned a great lesson from Clara today, never be afraid to be Myself!

So tell me (in a one liner) what you have learned from your unique children? 

-Tasha

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About Tasha

Tasha was born and bred in the mountains of Wyoming where she grew up fishing in creeks and snow machining in winter. She headed up to Idaho to attend college and graduated with her Bachelors in Elementary Education. In 2002 she said “I do” to the man of her dreams. They have been married for twelve years with four kids to boot. A few years ago, her family decided to follow inspiration and move out East. She now feels that the wild of the West and the splendor of the East run through her veins and she can finally claim that she is a Southern Girl. She is passionate about literature, reading the news, cooking, organizing, and traveling. Tasha fills her days volunteering at school and her evenings discussing the latest Wall Street Journal headline with her husband. She has the gift of gab and never lacks for words. Her friends and family are her greatest joy!

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Comments

  1. Lindsey says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Take time to enjoy life

    Reply
  2. Samantha says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    It’s ok to have an imaginary Dragon instead of an imaginary friend. Lol

    Reply
    • Lindsey says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Ha! Isn’t that so true!:-) Sounds like your kids are good at being themselves too:-) I love it!

      Reply
    • Tasha says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Awesome…dragons are way better! There would never be a dull moment! I like the way she thinks.

      Reply
  3. nicole says

    February 21, 2014 at 1:30 am

    To breath ….to remember what matters most

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    • Lindsey says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Sometimes I do better than others at remembering to breath, but life is soooo much better when I remember that and don’t sweat the small stuff….which most stuff is pretty small:-)

      Reply
  4. Grandpa Madsen says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:28 am

    This is not a one liner, As I’ve watched each of my children grow into the person they are today. Each are very different in their own way but are very much the same when it comes to being great parents (people) with good values. What makes me a good person is that I married a lady that is and has always been my rock which help me each and everyday. With that we have built a home with a solid foundation with good principals and Love. My children are who they are because of that foundation which they were raised with and they have built upon that. It’s hard to express how I fill about my children and grandchildren in a one liner. I couldn’t not be happier with them and I grateful they’re so different but have the same values.
    Love Dad / Grandpa

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  5. Tasha says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:38 am

    Thanks Dad! You and mom were the foundation we needed to become who we are! Love you!

    Reply

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