There are years
and times in one’s life that change automatically. It’s like a magic wand waved
across one’s head and it finally dawns on a person that she or he has the power
to control their life. Before then, one believes their life is control by others
and circumstance. Sometimes people never grow out of that mindset. They become
prisoners in their own mind.
Luckily, I have
finally realized I have the potential to change my life. It’s not going to be
easy. I need some super strength as I
will get disappointed again and again. People will discourage me from my
dreams. Although it will be a test and a challenge to prove my destiny, all I
have to say are the magic words, “I can do it.” Like Harry Potter doing battle
with Voldemort, things will get dark but eventually I will win the battle!
So what led me
to this conclusion, it all comes down to respect. I need to respect people, but
they need to respect me too. They need to pay attention to my feelings and
needs. Using guilt and scare tactics are not the answer and will only hurt me
more. If someone truly cares about me, I feel they need to express it in a
dignify way.
I say no more to
people who try to belittle me. Like the Lion in The Wizard of Oz, I need courage and stand up to people and not be
afraid. I need to walk down the Yellow Brick Road and see all the wonderment
and thrills this world has to offer. It may get a little scary but the rainbow
is just right ahead!
And just to
think,at 43 I’m starting to become the woman I was meant to be!
