The same message keeps coming up for me.  Here’s the message–”Each one of us is unique and each one of us needs to stand in our own YOUniqueness.”  Part of that message also includes “It is good for us to brag about what we do well.“ 

 Repeat after me….”Mirror Mirror on the wall…I am the most unique of all.” 

I recently spoke to a group called “Mindful Moms.”  It was a pleasure speaking to this great group of women.  They are the Central Ohio Division of O.C.C.L.–Ohio Child Conservation League.  Click on this link if you would like more information.http://www.occl.org/membership.html

In one of the activities we did, they had to “brag” about their YOUniqueness.  One of the ladies raised her hand and shared that she wasn’t taught to “toot her own horn.”  In fact, she was taught NOT to toot her own horn.  We talked about WHY it is a good thing to “brag” about what you do well.

Identifying your YOUniqueness is EXCITING. It is about finding out who YOU are. It is about discovering what is different and special about YOU. Uncovering your skills, talents and gifts is EMPOWERING. When you stand strongly in who you are, life becomes EASIER. Life become fun.  You don’t have to work at being who you are. It comes naturally. When you know who you are and are able to be that person, others are attracted to you. If you are being real and authentic, others can feel your PASSION. In fact, this kind of ENERGY is like a magnet. It draws people in. People will want more of you.

Doesn’t that sound great?

If you would like to uncover your YOUniqueness, answer these questions:

• What is UNIQUE about me?
• What comes NATURALLY to me?
• What do others ASK ME TO DO?
• When am I “IN MY ELEMENT”?
• What do I LOVE to do?
• What do others COMPLIMENT ME ON?
• Am I living a life that uses my GIFTS?
• Lastly, what is one little step I can take to stand strongly in my YOUniqueness?

“Everyone has her own specific vocation in life….Therein she cannot be replaced, nor can her life  be repeated.  Thus, everyone’s task is as unique as her specific opportunity to implement it.”                Victor Frankl

So, go ahead and do it–stand in front of the mirror and repeat after me…”Mirror mirror on the wall….I am the most unique of all.”

Try it and see how it feels.  It might start you on a path of uncovering your YOUniqueness!

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