Hear Mama Bear Roar!

Fact:  I'm divorced
Fact:  I'm a single mother
Fact:  I am no less valuable as a human being because of the two previous statements.

......and neither is my son.  Now how to teach a five year old that he isn't defined by the actions of his parents is a whole new awareness I have.

The fact of the matter is that you are treated differently. You are labeled. Especially in the mormon culture of my pedigree.  It's like I'm wearing a big scarlet letter on my chest (no this isn't some admittance of guilt) or a yellow star as an identifying mark.  Fortunately I am stubborn. I won't be defined by this label.  It was a decision I made to better my life and and the life of my future child. I was right.  However, with every decision it's inevitable that the judgement comes.

Recently my son was labeled as the kid whose parents were divorced. He knew that it was meant to make him feel bad but wasn't quite sure why it should. The hardest part was that it came from a family member.  The people who are supposed to love us unconditionally - without judgement.

This is where mama bear roars.  Not at the little boy who desired to lessen the confidence of my son, but rather at life...at people...and at labels.  He is innocent, perfect and shouldn't be defined as such.  Can I teach him his worth?  Can he shrug off this label as easily as I can?  Can he emotionally understand that the labels of others  have more to do with their own insecurities than that of reality?

A battle is brewing.  To win this ridiculous war and shed light on the issue. I will fight to the death to protect the worth of my child. Not just mine, but others as well.  Nothing will limit his knowledge of his own personal worth.

It all starts at home.

Dare Dream Do

Two words you need to know.

Disruptive Innovation

....and if you want to sound smart you should use them in a sentence together.  Because it's a theory, a business model, or even an approach to life.  Confused?  So was I, however I'm really excited about what I now know, and am learning, and am thinking about.  So excited that I forked out money for a book.....to learn....to understand....and to be inspired.  Hence the reason I'm sharing with you!

As much as I'd never heard these words together I had also not heard of Whitney Johnson. She was one of INC magazine's top 12 people to follow on twitter in 2012.  She also writes for the Harvard Business Review, is a speaker for TEDx, and co-founded and investment firm with Clay Christensen who is the foremost expert in disruptive innovation (I told you you'd sound smart if you used them in a sentence...or maybe it was her resume that made me sound more intelligent than I am!).

She also wrote a book.  Which you need to read.  Even buy I might add.  Because it will inspire you.  To do what you need to do, or what you maybe have been thinking of doing.  I know it has for me and I feel better about daring and dreaming and doing than I have in a long time.  It has been the kick starter to motivation.

Dare Dream Do

I'll even send you my copy if you want.....After I'm done reading it a second time (I follow the Stephen Covey approach to book reading). Because I share her dream......in helping you achieve yours.

You can also watch this video to learn more about her.  It's what inspired me on my information quest last Friday and prompted the 'stop everything and drive to Barnes and Nobel'.  Your life might just change because of it.  I know mine has.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td8MvK1Dy_0&feature=youtu.be

My kind of Craft

Years ago I gave up crafting.

There were multiple reasons involved. 

I now thoroughly enjoy my craft less life.  

However, every so often my desire to replicate creativeness slowly rises.  It's usually when I see something easy...or disposable.  Because perfectionism can't seep back into my life and ruin my project.

Hence...the advent Calendar.   

And

because it's easy.  

and I know I can do it.  

I already own the supplies

no money needs to be spent

I won't spend hours not finishing

and I'll feel good when I complete it in 15 minutes.

(a few of the reasons that help explain why I gave up crafting.)

Clothes pins and washi tape.  As easy as Pie!

It's not original to me so check it out here where credit is due. of StylEASYmo!