When Self-Pity Comes Knockin'...

Sometimes during the HollerDay Season that loathsome Self-Pity likes to come knocking thangs like my confidence around. Self-pity is the best scam artist in the world. It takes advantage of the shortened days and lonnngg cold nights. It denies truths about you and plays on your doubts and fears. For example: I know that it takes great strength and resilience to move to a new city to build a completely new life and support system. But self-pity denies that and tells me that millions of others have moved from another country entirely, started successful businesses and even have the energy and discipline to work-out regularly!

Then I look at some of the famous sistahs who are admired by many and remind myself that even with their support teams and make up artists they struggle just like I do: their weight goes up and down, they have trouble with their romantic relationships and they have to continue to fight to stay on top of their careers - sometimes the media has the nerve to say they're washed up. Shoooot! At least I don't have paparazzi and the media blasting my fears, doubts and failures for all to see. You only get to know what I choose to post on my blogs;-). I only have Self-Pity to duck & dodge! So, when Self-Pity comes huffin' & puffin' at my door I look at these sistahs and remind myself to GET UP & continue to DO MY THANG! I'm doing JUST FINE & I'm in GOOD Company!



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