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Friday, April 17, 2009
Where Is That Girl With Braces and Big Smile?
Have you ever received old photos via Facebook that a childhood friends have scanned and posted after visiting their parents over the holidays? With the growing popularity of social networking sites (and the fact that I am hooked on them), I now have visual reminders of what I was like as a child. I look at those pictures, and wonder if that little girl with a long braid down her back still exists, before all those to-do lists, pending decisions, and "shoulds" in my life. Does she still live somewhere, smiling, content, joyful, and creative?
Okay, while people may still see me as that person today, I sometimes wonder where she is when my mind is filled with doubt, worry, and concern for my 401K. At those times I need to remind myself that people love me most when I am truly myself. I recall that I received awards in the past when I was my true self, and that I failed when I was trying to be someone else. Some examples come to mind.
In college, I won an award for 'Enthusiasm and Leadership in Student Activities.' I loved leading groups for a beneficial purpose, such as Habitat for Humanity. And, when Villanova University bestowed the title of Homecoming Queen, I was delighted because it recognized my participation in activities that I loved to do.
Simultaneously when I missed getting offers for jobs where I'd spend hours on data analysis and creating Excel spreadsheets, I learned that providence was making explicitly clear, this was not my sweet spot.
As I walk around today, I look at my options and try to match them up with things that would bring out the best from that little girl with the long braid. After all, we share the same breath, and the core of each of us is still the same.
As some of you know, I am exploring the prospect of promote my yoga career in London in the film and television industry. I will be finishing the edits to the DVDs for a fitness channel in the UK and moving toward creating a children's yoga television series.
I'm staying true to the essence of that girl with the long braid in the picture taken over 20 years ago. London beckons to the person who finds reward when she is truly herself. I look forward to seeing what the universe offers on that side of the pond and I'll be sure to keep you updated via Facebook ☺.
Posted by Ingrid on 04/17 at 10:41 AM
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Yay Ingrid!
Very inspiring.
Stay true to the essence of that girl with the long braid in the picture taken over 20 years ago.
A great, honest blog.
Thanks for sharing your reflections as you navigate through these new waters.
xoxo
Tabby
Posted by on 04/20 at 05:43 PM
I like this store.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Posted by Nick on 12/10 at 10:51 PM
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