"At 20, I would have been like: 'Don't they like me? Was it my hair?" At 41, I think the things that define me... are a lot more than those kind of petty things."--Melissa McCarthy, of Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids
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At 54 I am now defined by my
At 54 I am now defined by my attitude. I know if I wake up with a positive attitude I will have a better day. No matter what comes if I remain upbeat anything can be taken care. Take a deep breath, hold on and know that as Scarlett would say "tomorrow is another day". I used to worry and stress and after all most things would work out, at least things I have control over. Smile, laugh and believe in tomorrow. Happiness comes from within and sometimes you can change others by just having a positive attitude.
I used to think it was my
I used to think it was my kids. Now that i am 42 and the first of 3 are graduating this June. I feel it is changing. I have always spoken what is on my mind... sometime good and then sometimes it is not. people really dont want to hear what you have to say if you dont agree with them. So i think that is what defines me. I dont care if i agree with you but i will try to understand why you feel that way. But be carefull you might not like what i say.. lol.. ;}
I asked this very question on
I asked this very question on my blog. People were only allowed to use one reason like, my kids define me or the way I treat people define's me. It was so interesting to see what answers people gave. To read the article and see what people thought, please see this link. http://searchingforthehappiness.wordpress.com
Who I am as a woman, mother
Who I am as a woman, mother and wife defines me.
It's funny how things change
It's funny how things change as we get older. When we are younger we worry about what other people may say or think about us. As we mature, we tend to think less of these things. And to be content with the imperfections that we have. And also to be happy with ourselfs and our health.
When I was young I use to
When I was young I use to worry about being to skinny. I was always small, but it bothered me at times. No boobs not butt, just long legs and long hair. So I started using it to my advantage. I played basket ball tried out for cheerleader, ran track. I feel being a go getter defines me. I never quit.
What defines me is my
What defines me is my appreciation for life and my blessings. My family, my spiritually and my being as a daughter, wife and mother and above all as a mortal human being. The knowledge that this world is just a passing through and not permanent so in the short time I have here, I need to make the best with what I have each and every day.
The ability to understand and
The ability to understand and apply contentment with who I am, what I am not, and the courage to pursue what I will become (while not completely disarming the qualities I currently possess).
Just being myself and
Just being myself and accepting me for who I am as a person at my age.
What defines you? My
What defines you? My background and environment in the early years are the beginnings of what really defines me. Then nurturing and exposure combined with our genetic make up inherited over thousands of years is what builds our character, develops your integrity and gives you that aura or charismatic personality.
My behavior can be explained through patterns: I am a curiosity dabbler. When I find something that interests me, I pursue that something with aggressive interest until I feel I’ve completely and utterly dissected, understood, and therefore “conquered” or at least tried. This is evidenced by the studious and constant annotation and quoting of whatever subject I happen to be studying or pursuing. I am simply curious!
Linda
This past 3 years have been
This past 3 years have been quite tragic..a house fire, a lost love due to cancer, a major move, my Mom and best friend passed away with cancer and now I face my own cancer scare. I gave eulogies and made them proud. I am a single Mom of three with a very full time job. I heard 'you are the strongest woman I know' more than I have cared to hear - crisis and tragedy were defining me as I moved from one crisis to the next without the chance to mourn, heal or even understand where I was in the mourning process. What I learned through it all is that crisis and tragedy do not define me but good character always matters - it is how you rise through it all and what you do with the experience. Today I mourn, I cry, I remember, I do the work each day and feel a little stronger each day. What defines me is the ability to ask for help there is more power in asking and not having to do it alone. I sent an email to my 12 closest friends (yes lucky me to have so many) reaching out and asking for help - one resounding message became clear...what took you so long! So today I ask for help and I have walking, talking, sharing, shoulders, listening and I am surrounding by love and beauty. What defines me is that I can be me and not have to do any of this alone - asking for help is hard but incredible. Thanks to my ladies for waiting patiently on me.
the fact i can smile each day
the fact i can smile each day and take a moment to breathe no matter what curve-balls we face in our family and my husband can look at me and still see the sparkle in my eyes of pure happiness - even if i am completely exhusted.
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