I Don't Need A Measuring Tape Anymore


I have written about Mastin Kip from The Daily Love before and how he writes a blog that inspires me to be a better version of myself daily.  I was reading through some quotes and I came across this one by Mastin that rang very true for me.  How often have I thought I wanted to be more like this person or more like that person... when what I need to do is stop measuring myself against other people.  We all have different challenges and some of us are really good at hiding it to the world.  I don't necessarily think that hiding is a good thing, I am sure it comes out in other ways in their lives... something that doesn't show outwardly. 

I then read the above quote and I felt how if I could wake up each morning as a child does, excited to go to school or play.  Whatever the day held, I was excited for the most part... I lost a lot of that over the years.  I can get it back though, all I have to do is wake up in the right mindset and start looking for things that excite me, things that give me feelings of passion... That way I will stop measuring myself against others, than I can become the best me...

I want to forgive myself when I don't measure up to what or where I think I should be.  This doesn't mean that I'm not going to practice excellence in whatever I put my heart into... it means that I am not going to put myself down if it takes me bit longer to achieve all my goals.  It is not about how quick you attain a goal, for me it is more about showing myself that I won't give up on myself and I will be loving with myself. 

Basically I don't need a measuring tape anymore...

I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future

6 comments :

  1. I strive to be a better version of me. Measuring tapes are for new suits, and garden plots.

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  2. This is such a great post! I really like the part about regaining the excitement we had as a child. I do remember that feeling as a child of just being ready to start my day and do things that were of interest to me without worrying about what anyone else was doing or thinking.

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  3. It's so remarkable that you've basically made peace with yourself. I wish I'd be there now, instead of allowing my demons to lead my life.
    Thanks for such a refreshing, inspiring post, Launna!

    Hugs

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  4. Thank you for your comment Rick... I agree with you totally about measuring tapes :)

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  5. Thanks Daisy, I loved that feeling as a child, I was just happy to get up and play... or whatever else came along :)

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  6. Awe thank you Petro... I work on making peace with myself on a daily basis... it is never easy but I keep trying:)

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