Often imitated, Never duplicated

"Often imitated, Never duplicated, the one and only me !!! "

There is something different about me lately. My self confidence is growing stronger each day. That is a huge thing for me. It is something that I find incredibly liberating.

Recently the realization hit me that I am my own worst critic. My way of treating others was the exact opposite of how I treat myself. Other people could have flaws and make mistakes and I was supportive of them. That same attitude did not apply to me I could not and would not forgive nor support myself when I did not live up to my own expectations.

Never once have I claimed or desired to be "perfect" Yet I hated myself for being imperfect. Now things are changing, I find myself celebrating my imperfections. Feeling good that I am not like any other woman that you will ever meet. It takes no effort, intelligence or inventiveness to follow blindly in the footsteps of another. Yow will get to your destination, but not gain anything from the journey. For myself I prefer to blaze a trail and see where it takes me.