I am imperfect, and I’m enough

Through a series of miracles, some of which I explained in my last post, I decided to take Brene Brown’s e-course on Brene’s book “The Gifts of Imperfection”. I am usually not a TV watcher. I just don’t have the time. That’s probably why I haven’t ever watched Oprah. This e-course is partnered with Oprah Winfrey, and yesterday, listening to her words, I was touched deeply.
The point of the class is basically to love and accept yourself for who you are, imperfections and all. It is, in fact, our imperfections that make us unique, and give us the most to offer.
Oprah talked about being a news caster at the beginning, and trying to act and say everything like Barbara Walters. Without reading a script prior to her presentation, she mispronounced the word Canada, and said caNAHda. She cracked herself up. She decided she could never be Barbara Walters– only Barbara can. Oprah decided that she would have to be – Oprah– and look where it’s got her.
This is my pledge that I don’t want to be like anybody else. I want to be me – the best Lindy Kerby I can be. I’m going to start making time for myself. I have so many goals and aspirations, and they are important and okay. I’m going to plan more time for them. I won’t be afraid to show the real me. So you might start seeing a little more of that real me.
See these glasses in the picture? I don’t really like them. I had to wear glasses when I was young and was SO glad when the doctor said I only had to wear them when I read. I stopped wearing them entirely. Now I have to wear them again. I have been afraid of letting people see the me with glasses. Well, here they are– I’m just going to have to get use to them, and love them.
The Gifts of Imperfection– yes, imperfections make us imperfect, but they also make us who we are. I’m not going to be so afraid to let the real me show. I’ll try to share the things I learn along the way, so maybe you can gain something as well. I’m planning to enjoy the journey. I hope you will too.