One of the big girls posed that question to me last night. I smiled big. I remember being in my twenties wanting to be Julia Roberts. That was a looooooong time ago and her is what I would say to my daughter or to my twenty year old self.
1. Don't ever get on the comparison train. DON'T. There will always be someone smarter, taller, thinner, more beautiful, funnier, richer, more talented, etc, etc, etc. Learn to be grateful for the gifts a big God gave you. Learn to be comfortable quickly in your own skin.
2. Don't take yourself too seriously.
3. Forgive quickly. Find stories of redemption, reconciliation, restoration and cling to them with grateful hands.
4. Don't hold grudges.
5. Surround yourself with real friends. Friends that come sit in the pit and say, "this mud sucks". Friends that cheer the red carpet moments. Make sure they are the truth-tellers and mirror-holder-uppers in your life.
6. The secret to a happy marriage is marrying well. It's the most important decision of your life.
7. Own a dress that everytime you put it on you feel like you are on the red carpet. Get the shoes too.
8. Listen. Show up. Listen some more. Show up.
9. Choose fearlessness, not fearful.
So it might not be Julia's or Jennnifer's life but it will be rich, colorful,full, and real. And don't forget the dress.....
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