Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Wisdom from Audrey.




I saw this and was like whoa.
 
Never looked at it like this, but how true is it though?
 
I feel like sometimes I don't give myself enough credit.
 
It's cool to think that in this world there is no other Lauren Kelly out there. Okay, other people with that name maybe. But I am THE Lauren Kelly, ha... JK! But seriously, no other person has my DNA, my gifts, talents, etc. I have something that only I can offer this world.
 
That's pretty awesome when you think about it.  And if you're reading this, same goes for you too :)
 
Have you ever had a desire, dream, or maybe it's even something as simple as you went on Pinterest and wanted to make a craft but thought to yourself "Nah, everyone else can do that but me" or thought to yourself "That's impossible?"
 
I'm going to admit something right here and now, me and the Kitchen aren't friends. It's sad how little I cook at almost 30 years of age. But you know what, I think it's fear of failing in the kitchen that keeps me from cooking and experimenting in the kitchen and getting myself to love the kitchen and believing that "I'm possible" and that I can cook up a good meal. This might seem insignificant to some, but this is my truth, ha.
 
I think it's that same fear that kept me in only one year of soccer in high school, instead of just doing it for the fun and to be a part of a team. And not realizing that "I'm possible" even if I never scored one goal that year and was by far probably the least athletic one on the team and still to this day surprised I even tried out.
 
It's the same fear that has kept me in court reporting school to this day far longer than I should have ever been there for fear of succeeding (Yes, I believe that you can be afraid of success) and believing that "I'm possible" and that I will be the best darn court reporter there is out there.
 
The examples can go on and on and I'm sure you can insert your own.
 
I think it's easier to focus on all the stuff that makes up the "Impossible" versus all the great stuff that makes up the "I'm possible."
 
Anyone feelin' me?

8 comments:

Kristin said...

Great post Lauren! I mean "The Lauren" ;)

Jessica @ Wanting Adventure said...

I think you hit on something when you talk about being afraid of success. It's a scary thing to start out in the real world and get ready to be awesome. I think that makes a lot of sense!

Jessie Jones said...

I saw a notepad with this quote on it the other day! I was so excited - it's such a great reminder!

Samantha said...

Dude I totally get this.

Joanna said...

loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee this!!!!

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a boy a girl and a pug said...

Love it! Such a great quote too!

Laura Darling said...

I've never seen this quote, but I love it! Great post - I've definitely been there!

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

Okay...I just love that quote. Miss your posts!