There was a time when I did not have a great self image, to say the least. Even though I had many people around me, mostly family that would always tell me what I was capable of, the great qualities I possessed and what they saw in me, it didn't seem to matter. Others around me saw a lion and when I looked in the mirror, I saw a kitten, who would be eaten alive if he dared to step out into the jungle of life. I stayed away from challenges and possible failures, simply because of what I saw, or didn't see. People who are as thin as a rail starve themselves because they think they are fat. People who get strait A's call themselves stupid. And, a 5' 3" man made it to the NBA and a man who's name is often used as a verb meaning "genius", was once thought to be mentally retarded. Positive reinforcement from others can be a huge support , for sure. Although, ultimately it's what we see in ourselves that matters. If what you see is not moving you forward and allowing your dreams to unfold, then choose to see something else. We are all lions, truly. If you don't see it...look again...what do you see?
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