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Thought for today
None of my friends have Alopecia, yet all do have one thing in common: SELF-DOUBT. It occurred to me that we worry about how the world will respond to our hairless heads, while they are worrying about their big bums, pimples, blotchy skin, etc etc. We have a unique condition but the problem we have - namely, self-doubt - is common to all.
Here was my advice to her, and it applies to us Alopecians too:
Think of yourself as an amazing gift to the world. Think of what you are and all you have to offer.
Your clothes, figure, hair, make-up, nails, accessories are all the elaborate gift-wrapping. Yes, it's amazing to receive a beautifully wrapped gift, but how disappointing when it's something cheap and tacky once opened.
I'd rather be the unbelievable gift, wrapped in newspaper.
Nuf Said!
Forget about looking in the mirror and rather look inward and see the unique and miraculaous person you are. We Alopecians don't have "gift wrap" and it is a blessing - we are forced each and every day to live authentically and work on making sure the package is unbelievable.
Have a fantastic day!
Here was my advice to her, and it applies to us Alopecians too:
Think of yourself as an amazing gift to the world. Think of what you are and all you have to offer.
Your clothes, figure, hair, make-up, nails, accessories are all the elaborate gift-wrapping. Yes, it's amazing to receive a beautifully wrapped gift, but how disappointing when it's something cheap and tacky once opened.
I'd rather be the unbelievable gift, wrapped in newspaper.
Nuf Said!
Forget about looking in the mirror and rather look inward and see the unique and miraculaous person you are. We Alopecians don't have "gift wrap" and it is a blessing - we are forced each and every day to live authentically and work on making sure the package is unbelievable.
Have a fantastic day!
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Comment by Ade on July 22, 2010 at 8:03am
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so true - thanks Michelle!
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Comment by Christa M. on July 22, 2010 at 9:05am
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Thank you, Michelle for your positive blog, I love the idea.
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Comment by Norm on July 22, 2010 at 1:01pm
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Hiya Michelle - that's very well put! I've been saying something similar in discussion/blog responses for a while now, but you said it better - there's something wrong with EVERYONE! (apart from me, obviously. Ahem.)
...Actually, I've just had a look in the mirror, and I think I LIKE myself as cheap and tacky. Had no complaints so far, anyway.... ;)
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Comment by Tracey Tiznor on July 22, 2010 at 1:18pm
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Norm ,You have my favorite gift ........humor
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Why, thank you kindly, Ma'am (you'll have to imagine me affecting a Deep South accent here).... so good to know I can manage to tickle your fancy ;)
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Comment by whitney rose on July 22, 2010 at 3:12pm
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thanks beyond words.
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Comment by Mary on July 22, 2010 at 7:04pm
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Very nice, Michelle!
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Comment by Scaredandhopeful on July 27, 2010 at 8:19am
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I sent up a prayer of thanks as promised and then I came on here and read this and
you. are. a. hero.
my. hero.
xx
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Comment by Sonya M. on August 1, 2010 at 6:58pm
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Wow- that is so true. We are truly forced to face ourselves and leave nothing hidden. Being bald IS beautiful. We ALL wear it well!! :o)
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Comment by Paulina on October 7, 2010 at 3:37pm
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love it
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