"Don't Be "Intimidated", Be "Inspired"'

Why are you intimidated by her?  Is it because your husband likes thin women
and over the years you’ve picked up a little weight?  Is it because she’s always dressed nice and
you’re wearing stretch pants and a sweat top? 
Or is it because she reminds you of the woman you used to or want to be?

Why are you intimidated by him?  Is it because everyone loves him?  He’s only worked there six months and
management has taken interest in him?  Is
it because his strengths have exposed your weaknesses?  Or is it because he reminds you of the man
you used to or want to be?

Have you ever wondered why people are intimidated by you?  You do nothing but be yourself, yet they are
threatened by the person you are?  Well
in life you will find there are those people who “coast” and those who are “challenged”.  The key ingredient that separates the two is
the desire for improvement.  The “coaster”
is the person who’s been around for awhile. 
They’re complacent, satisfied and have reached a level in which they
believe is their peak.  They’re “Mr. or
Mrs.  Big Stuff” and everyone has deemed
them the best thing to happen since “Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles”.   Sadly to say, the “coaster” is content and
happy until YOU SHOW UP…

Your authenticity and greatness shines brighter than a candle
in a pitch dark room.  Your humbleness,
passion, drive and style is not something you’ve picked up along the way, it’s
ingrained in you.  Your spirit of
excellence and your eye for presenting only the best makes you a threat to the “coaster”.  You’ve done nothing but be yourself and
because of this, you’re hated.    You see the “coaster” is lazy, arrogant, and
stuck in the past.   They don’t want to
work, grow or learn, they’re happy with the way things are and willing to
protect it at all cost. 

Actually, this blog is not for the person above, it’s to the
“coaster”.  Because you’re set in your
ways, insecure with your gifts and abilities, you’re making it hard for
others.  You’re fighting to be the
brightest light in the room, yet your bulb is frosted with jealousy, complacency,
and unwillingness to grow.   You’re
threatened because the more they’re noticed, the less you are…   instead
of allowing their gifts and talents to “fuel” your passion and fire, you’re
allowing it to “fuel” the fire of jealousy and envy.  If they have what you want, let it inspire
you to get it…

The truth is…  People
should never “intimidate” you; they should only “inspire” you….  Be “challenged” to grow, learn and succeed by
those who are around you    We all are unique and possess our own
authentic gifts, you can never be them, so don’t be threatened by them.  Learn to be the best you and your light will
shine just as a bright….