I never thought I’d be a mom to a daughter. I always assumed I’d only have boys. I have what some might call a blunt personality, and with a house full of males, I thought this would make them have a certain respect for strong-willed women.
But for me that day changed when I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was so soft and new and mine. I wasn’t, and am still not sure how my pointed personality will shape her, but each day I’m learning more about myself and her perception of the world through me.
Daily I work to show her how to be strong, brave, and fearless while also teaching her that inner beauty is more important than what’s on the outside, kindness to others makes her powerful, and loving with her whole heart will bring her pure joy. While I try and show her these things, I also take my own disposition in to account and have to remind myself to show and not just think about what I am trying to teach her.
I want her inner voice to tell her to persevere and take life’s challenges head on. I want it to say, “Don’t be scared.” Most importantly, I want it to tell her to give her all and have no regrets.
But how will she get there if I don’t embody and model that kind of thinking for her? Who is going to teach her to be proud of her abilities and stand up for herself? Me…I’m the answer, and you are the answer too.
So, I work to change my internal dialogue to be more positive. I watch my actions and my words. I surround myself with people who are honest and respectful because she notices every interaction. I try every day to encourage her to attempt new things, to teach her to love her body and to show her that she can be anything she chooses to be because I believe in her.
These conscious decisions make me a better, more aware person, and for that I am forever grateful. Because of her I’m a better me.
I see myself as the type of woman you describe yourself as, but I have two boys 🙂
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