Every once in a while something catches my eye that commands me to write, to participate, to tell my story as it connects with your story and the story of woman all across the world. Listen:
This is what happened when I learned of the Beauty of a Woman Blogfest.I am joining a group of dynamic women bloggers joined for the high purpose of sharing the Beauty of Women all across the world.Click this link to read all the entries curated by August McLaughlin.
In my case, that beautiful woman... is YOU.
It isn’t an accident you are here today. I am so grateful you are here to listen to my special message for you.
I was the younger, chubby sister
I was the glasses & braces wearing awkward girl in the ponytail
I wasn’t ever picked first
I never had the nicest (or first worn by me, many times) clothes
Somehow though
Underneath the "I am not good enough" simmering within
My blood, my heartbeat was holding, fast ~
An audible invitation delivered
To be a part of transforming
The World as it is
So I became
The passionate writing rebel who sprinkles love with words
The one-time camera shy now ready to model
Even though oh so far from perfect middle aged woman
An advocate, activist, perpetually truth driven
As an optimistic realist I am
One who sees widened eyes
Coupled with bright smiles when I see
You, enter the room Yes – YOU.
I look to you – Yes - YOU
At the keyboard, reading
You with those hopeful eyes
Whose hand that just reached up for your heart ~
You, who is deserving of a dose of courage
And (at least) bushels of love let me tell you
You are beautiful
Yes, YOU
Are beautiful
Your invitation has arrived now via
Your blood your heartbeat your
Pulse… to be a part of this
Transforming planet and share
This news with the next woman
And the next you pass tell them
Whisper it…
You are beautiful
Shout it…
You are powerful…
Dance to its beat
You are beautiful…
Laugh as you tell her…
You are just right…
Pray it
You are beautiful….
You are meant to purposefully
Be a part of this dynamic world
Change… You. Yes. You.
You are Beautiful.....
Photos courtesy of Michelle Guerrero, Todd Powers, Julie Jordan Scott
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Julie Jordan Scott has been a Life & Creativity Coach, Writer, Facilitator and Teleclass Leader since 1999. She is also an award winning Actor, Director, Artist and Mother Extraordinaire. She was twice the StoryTelling Slam champion in Bakersfield. She teaches a teleclass/ecourse "Discover the Power of Writing & Telling Engaging, Enlightening Stories" which begins again February 14. Find details by clicking this link.
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Julie Jordan Scott
Love this post, especially the pic of you in the river. That looks like so much fun.
Posted by: Prudence MacLeod | February 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM
The river picture is my favorite too. What a wonderful message you send Julie! You have a beautiful heart. You are a wonderful example of inner beauty. :) Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Debra Kristi | February 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Love the spirit in the photos! Beautiful post :)
Posted by: Coleen Patrick | February 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Very powerful message! I loved it.
Posted by: Ginger Calem | February 10, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Love this post, Julie. So thrilled you decided to participate!
Posted by: August McLaughlin | February 10, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Gal, this totally made me cry. You are an amazing writer, a beautiful woman, and an exquisite soul. There is such power in the written word, and you wield it with such force and vitality that it gives me shivers. Thank you SO much for this. :D
Posted by: Lena Corazon | February 10, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Just gorgeous, Julie. I too love your river goddess image, but the whole piece sings out!
Posted by: DebraEve | February 10, 2012 at 08:15 PM
I loved all the photos that illustrated your inspirational insights. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: sharon k owen | February 11, 2012 at 06:23 PM
Yeehaw! Pure fun and encouragement. Thank you.
Posted by: Julia Whitmore | February 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM
You are beautiful! I particularly loved the photo of you peering out through the greenery and the painted face! There have been times I wanted to tell a woman that she is beautiful but I think they are going to think I am a nut job. I will try and break from that fear.
Thanks Julie for this wonderful post.
Peace,
Morgan
Posted by: Morgan Dragonwillow | February 14, 2012 at 06:20 AM
Fabulous post Julie! Please forgive my lateness, but I've made it a point to read each and every one of them and yours is so unselfishly written. Wow girl, this post transcends through our minds down deep into our hearts. Thank you Julie for writing this! :)
Posted by: Karen McFarland | February 21, 2012 at 04:09 PM