Self Love Project 2018 | Day 20

Acting from a Place of Personal Security

Issa Rae isn’t the only awkward black girl who has been insecure. I’ve been that girl many times in various situations, and I can’t guarantee that I won’t ever be that girl again.

I’ve been the girl who called up a friend to ask them “what are you going to wear?” just so I wouldn’t look “out of place”. I can recall times when I’ve failed to acknowledge or have even downplayed my accomplishments.

But if only for today, my actions reflected a woman who is very secure in who she is.

Messy hair.
No makeup.
Mismatched outfit.

I don’t know what people saw, don’t care either. I know who I am, I know what I have to offer to this world, and me looking how I look today doesn’t take away from me being a damn good person.

My actions reflected today’s affirmation: I act from a place of personal security.

When You Are Secure

When you are secure with who you are:

Positive self-talk increases.
Comparison ceases.
Fear decreases.
You know what peace is.

I think that just about sums up where I am in my life right now.

I hold my head up high when I walk, speak to people who don’t speak to me (you’re gonna get this ‘good morning’ sir/ma’am!), and worry about myself (read: mind my business) while still being able to care for and about others.

Personal security allows for one to be comfortable being uncomfortable and guess what? It’s time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, fam! Act from your heart – the core of who you are. Be loving, be confident, and be fearless! Be you!

Self Care

Since it’s suppose to snow all day tomorrow, I treated the family to happy hour at one of our favorite restaurants. Good food and drinks for half the price we would normally have to pay – that’s self care!

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