I never understood my mother's strong aversion to pageantry of any sort when I was a kid. While my friends contested in my school's beauty and brain's pageant, I braved the waters of spelling bees, recitals and math competitions.
Now, let's get one thing straight, the recitals were the only things I ever won. I didn't make it past second round in the math!
However, I learnt a valuable lesson. "Not to rely on my face". I learnt I should rely on my head instead. Now I'm older, I realize why she did it.
I would have probably ended up a VERY vain person.
This didn't stop me cheering my friends though! They were awesome people!
Now, I find myself tending towards the rougher, more manual things in life. I don't care for make up or even lip balm.
However, I'm far from a tomboy.
What am I trying to say?
My mother taught not to rely on my face, and I'm proud of it.
Awwww so proud of you in this generation where so many women and teens can hardly step out of their houses without makeup. I am so glad you have found liberty like your mum and aunt. Don't loose it!
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DeleteBeauty is ephemeral, very short-lived and is never enough.
ReplyDeleteIt ebbs and fades. The brain, on ihe other hand is long lasting, nearly eternal!
Your perspective is great!
Thank God for mothers❤️ that get it right and children that obey.
Mother knows best!!!
Thank you :)
DeleteI appreciate the compliment. Thank you :)
DeleteIt’s liberating to find yourself as you evolve. “You” is refreshing. Keep sharing.
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DeleteI can relate!
ReplyDeleteYour mum has always sought outstanding qualities from you.
I remember how she cheered you through governorship elections.
She is amazing and you are malleable!
Keep writing dear.
You make me feel butterflies in my tummy.
I mean it when I say this.
Thank you so much!
DeleteThank you so much for the encouragement
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DeleteSmart. I am proud of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteYou’re Mom was correct.
ReplyDeleteYour physical attributes are dialed in from the womb, as authored by God, through the instrumentality of genetics. You didn’t earn them, they were gifted to you.
On the contrary, your intellectual achievements are the reward of the conquest of your mind to cerebral challenges. These are not gifts, rather, fruits of labor.
The former breeds a false sense of entitlement while the latter breeds the characteristic of confidence.
Keep earning your way to the reward of intellectual integrity.
Your Fan,
Uncle Chris
Thank you so much uncle!
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