“Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you got, and fix it along the way…”
~Paul Arden
~Paul Arden
Happy Thankful Thursday beautiful hearts! As I reflect on this quote I can't help but think of being a freshman in high school and trying out for the Speech and Debate team. As a newly floundering freshman, I had the confidence of a fruit fly. I remember my high school principal welcoming us to our new school with a speech that went a little something like this, "You don't matter, and you are less than a barnacle on the belly of blue whale." Wow...that speech was enough to make me want to be invisible for the next four years. I avoided social situations at all costs. My voice was hushed and mumbly, my posture slouched and very unsure. My teeth were tracked with braces and my hair was recovering for a decade of perm burn.
I remember walking into Miss Helmick's room after school. She had a stool in the front of the room and asked me to take a seat. I could feel my palms instantly begin to sweat, and my legs felt weak. As I scooted up onto the stool, she asked me to read a piece of prose that she had prepared. I swallowed and felt like I might be able to muster out a squeak audible enough for the chalkboard to hear me.
I carefully situated the paper in front of my face, hoping it would shield me from direct eye contact. As I proceeded with my head down, she thoughtfully stopped me and asked me to lower the paper. My cheeks instantly turned fire engine red. "What am I doing here I thought to myself?"
Fast forward to my Junior year and I ended up competing at State in Prose and Poetry. My experience on the Speech and Debate team was an invaluable tool that I have translated into various roles throughout my life. I love being up in front of a room and sharing information with others. I think one of my biggest passions is sharing knowledge and inspiration. How about you? I have moments of not feeling 'ready' or not being 'prepared enough,' but those moments are often overshadowed with excitement and joy!
I'm so grateful for my experience on the Speech Team. My exposure and involvement with public speaking has allowed me to jump into situations and really participate with life. I love people. I get so excited when I'm given the opportunity to participate in inspiring others. Today I am grateful for the awkward freshman who struggled with confidence and finding her voice. I could have very easily darted from my first tryout with Miss Helmick, but I put in the time and have benefited on many levels.
As you move through your day, I invite you to look how far you've come. Maybe you're not where you'd ultimately like to end up, but as long as you are putting yourself out there and trying, you'll get there! You are brilliant darling, so go make it happen!
May You Sweetly Seek,
In Gratitude:)
Sarah
I remember walking into Miss Helmick's room after school. She had a stool in the front of the room and asked me to take a seat. I could feel my palms instantly begin to sweat, and my legs felt weak. As I scooted up onto the stool, she asked me to read a piece of prose that she had prepared. I swallowed and felt like I might be able to muster out a squeak audible enough for the chalkboard to hear me.
I carefully situated the paper in front of my face, hoping it would shield me from direct eye contact. As I proceeded with my head down, she thoughtfully stopped me and asked me to lower the paper. My cheeks instantly turned fire engine red. "What am I doing here I thought to myself?"
Fast forward to my Junior year and I ended up competing at State in Prose and Poetry. My experience on the Speech and Debate team was an invaluable tool that I have translated into various roles throughout my life. I love being up in front of a room and sharing information with others. I think one of my biggest passions is sharing knowledge and inspiration. How about you? I have moments of not feeling 'ready' or not being 'prepared enough,' but those moments are often overshadowed with excitement and joy!
I'm so grateful for my experience on the Speech Team. My exposure and involvement with public speaking has allowed me to jump into situations and really participate with life. I love people. I get so excited when I'm given the opportunity to participate in inspiring others. Today I am grateful for the awkward freshman who struggled with confidence and finding her voice. I could have very easily darted from my first tryout with Miss Helmick, but I put in the time and have benefited on many levels.
As you move through your day, I invite you to look how far you've come. Maybe you're not where you'd ultimately like to end up, but as long as you are putting yourself out there and trying, you'll get there! You are brilliant darling, so go make it happen!
May You Sweetly Seek,
In Gratitude:)
Sarah
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