It is no exaggeration to say you are a GIFT to the world.
US Congressman Tribble told a story about teaching his daughter
that she was her own person. Wherever she went, the little girl was constantly associated
with her father. "Oh, you must be Congressman Tribble's daughter,"
well-intentioned adults would coo.
She explained to her parents that she wanted to be herself, not
simply known as Congressman Tribble's little girl. Her father told her not to worry about
it. Her mother, who perhaps understood the problem better, suggested, "The next time
that happens, just stand right up and say, 'I am Constance Tribble!'"
The opportunity arose just a few days later. A group of people
met her and when they heard her name, they said, "Why, Congressman Tribble must be
your father!" Constance looked right back at them and said, "Oh, no! That's not
what my mother says!"
We can be assured than Congressman Tribble was her father, but
that fact was only a part of who Constance Tribble is. She rightly believed herself to be
unique, and she wanted to be known as her own person.
You are unique. Do you value that which makes you different? For
nobody in the world has quite the mix of your perspective, your sense of humor, your
skills and abilities and your potential. No one can be YOU as well as you can be you. You
are an original, the likes of which the world has never before seen.
Writer Robert Zend quips, "People have one thing in common
-- they are all different." And it's the difference that makes a difference!
Steve
Goodier is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his
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