Pat Anderson Today

Zig Ziglar says,

“You will make a lousy anybody else, but you will be the best “you” in existence.”

My daughter has been struggling these past few days with feelings of inadequacy. She has a group of vibrant, fun-loving friends and yet there are times feels she doesn’t measure up. (She does measure up - those inevitable times of insecurity that set in for a teenage girl!) I have reminded her several times in the last while that all she needs to do is be the best “Person” she can be - that’s it! Don’t try to be someone else. They won’t like you that way!

It was a good reminder for myself. Am I being the best person I can be? Do I let myself slip into times of disappointment? Do I allow myself a pity-party every once-in-awhile? Do I show respect to the people closest to me? (Another reminder we’ve been issuing in our household lately!)

When I allow myself to function at less than my best I am not giving the people in my life what they need. They need my very best. They need joy, fun, caring, empathy, a listener, someone to relax with….. Most of all they need me to smile at them and tell them I love them. I have the ability to make my home a wonderful place to be.

What do the people in your life need from you?
What do you need from yourself - to be the best person you can be?

Let me assure you: We love you as the person you are. You have much to give to others. You have a lot to contribute to making this world a better place. Let your true light shine and fill the world with joy! Be the best YOU!

Create a Great Day!
Pat