Funny thing. Inherent in the concept of Shine is a dash of adversity.
Shining, by definition, is distinguishing yourself from others. One of the ways we do that is by excelling despite life's adversities.
I am reminded of this sentiment every time I see a beautiful actress on t.v. and think to myself, "I could look like that too if my job was to be beautiful."
Instead I wallow in self pity recanting all the reasons why her life is easier than mine: "Poor Me. I have two small kids and I work full time. She probably has a full time nanny. I bet if I employed a trainer, a personal chef and a fashion consultant I could look like that too."
With so much to lament over, I could not resist using today's post to celebrate National Get Over It Day. Perfectly scheduled half way between Valentine's Day and April Fool's Day, this holiday is an invitation to finally let go of failed relationships, fears, anxieties, bad habits, disappointments, embarrassing experiences, and insecurities - all of which are responsible for our feelings of self pity.
Tonight at dinner my family will have some fun with this holiday. I am planning a Pity Party.
I have already made hats out of old newspapers. Poor us, no festive party hats. A local florist agreed to give me a bouquet of wilted flowers. Poor me. No fresh flowers. I baked a chocolate cake, but of course it came out burned and lopsided. I'm looking for a violinist to roam our dining room while playing the song, "My Heart Bleeds For You," but alas no one is available.
Poor me.
I'd love more ideas for my Pity Party, but you probably won't share any. Maybe if you won't do that, you can at least tell me what pitiful thing you need to get over on National Get Over it Day.
Unless you're over it, that is.
Shining off until tomorrow.