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Take a Dip Into Self-Reflection: I Am a Swan

5/29/2014

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Swans look calm, beautiful, and poised... BUT underneath it all they're paddling like hell trying to look good and get it right! They are known to have fierce temperaments and extremely strong wings that make for swift actions when either threatened or passionately motivated to fight or take flight. 

Vulnerability is the swan's kryptonite and often times the hardest emotion for them to display on the surface. They are also considered sophisticated, gentle, and noble creatures linked to those in their lives that have imprinted on their hearts. Yup... that's me! My own personal profile, my inner animal spirit, and the reflection I see staring back at me from the water below. 

As the youngest of three siblings (with two older brothers) I took a lot of pride in bringing home straight A's, going to band camp (yeah I played the flute), getting the most awards in school for perfect attendance, and gaining acceptance and admiration from my family and friends. The outer appearance of my swan like persona used to be so much more important to me in my 20's when I aimed to have the nicest car, make as much money as possible, and portray perfection in both my personal and professional life. Mistakes used to drive me crazy and constructive criticism used to make me stay up burning the midnight oil wondering how it couldn't possibly have been me... definitely A CONSPIRACY! Don' worry I'm not kidding myself with this blog, I still try to look good and get it right...

BUT I have gotten a lot better about embracing my imperfections perfectly.
 
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Although I am arguably one of the most stubborn of all the kids in my family my DIPS underneath the surface (with my rear end exposed) have taught me a few things along the way and given me valuable perspectives.The most valuable lessons that I have learned have come from all the RIGHT MISTAKES I have made in my life. Every fight I have been in, failed marriages or relationships, and the bankruptcy that followed have ultimately shown me VULNERABILITY is not a sign of weakness, that relationships have no DRIVERS MANUAL, and the tangible things in my life never brought me as much happiness as the PEOPLE in my life do.

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Looking up from underneath, from inside of you, what do you see? What animal do you most resemble, what is in your reflection? What have your DIPS taught you and how have you let them serve you in your life?

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