Competition is a rush, its excitement, it makes you forget
about everything else, it is both exhausting and rejuvenating at the same time.
It requires the type of single-mindedness that is able to take any pain away.
But, at this juncture of my life,
I will not compete.
In this fast world of constant tug of war, I will force
myself to slow down to experience my moments. I will stop comparing myself to
others who can run faster, look slimmer, bake yummier, and parent calmer. I
will always try to learn from them, but I will remain to be myself, embracing my
imperfections and allowing time to fine-tune the rough edges, while working on
personal goals, one day at a time. I believe this approach will make me a
better person, a better wife, and a better parent.
I will not push my daughter to compete.
I will rejoice at my daughter’s accomplishments, encourage bravery,
and praise effort, but I will not get stuck measuring her to others. I will
continue to teach her how to be kind, how to be truly happy on the inside, and
how to work hard. I will nurture her interests, I will speak frankly and openly
about “the facts of real life”. I believe this will do more for her future than
development of a competitive nature, or any “push for success”.
Those are my thoughts of the day…
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