About a year ago, I lent a young neighbor a book I thought she'd like. When I ran into her the other day coming home from work, she was laughing, saying that she still hadn't had time to read it. We talked a little more as we approached and entered the elevator.
A woman of 23, Sarah is - in my opinion - Super Woman. She graduated college a couple years ago then immediately went to work on her Master's. In addition to going to school, she also teaches full time.
I empathized with her and did in fact jokingly call her super woman! She replied, "YOU are super woman. So is Ellen," naming another resident whose husband was on the elevator with us.
That made me think.
For a very long time - particularly in college - I was plagued by a low self-esteem. From my perspective, everyone knew exactly what they wanted to be and how they were going to achieve it. Me? No clue. None whatsoever.
Then, a funny thing happened.
Life.
Ultimately, I found "me."
And - through the short confersation with Sarah - I discovered that I am indeed Super Woman.
Being Super Woman or Super Man doesn't mean leaping over tall buildings, having incredible strength, or even being CEO of a company.
Being super just means being super at living. Working your strengths. Not hurting anyone. Giving. Living honestly and ensuring that anything you do brings fulfillment. That can be anything from trying a new ice cream flavor to tackling a complex new project.
Despite my challenges of caring for a handicapped husband who has a chronic illness, I have persevered. In addition to working a full time job, I have my side business and I take care of all the household tasks. Some have said I make it look easy. It's not; not by a long shot.
Taking all this into consideration, yes, I AM Super Woman. President and CEO of Amy's Life, Inc.
A woman of 23, Sarah is - in my opinion - Super Woman. She graduated college a couple years ago then immediately went to work on her Master's. In addition to going to school, she also teaches full time.
I empathized with her and did in fact jokingly call her super woman! She replied, "YOU are super woman. So is Ellen," naming another resident whose husband was on the elevator with us.
That made me think.
For a very long time - particularly in college - I was plagued by a low self-esteem. From my perspective, everyone knew exactly what they wanted to be and how they were going to achieve it. Me? No clue. None whatsoever.
Then, a funny thing happened.
Life.
Ultimately, I found "me."
And - through the short confersation with Sarah - I discovered that I am indeed Super Woman.
Being Super Woman or Super Man doesn't mean leaping over tall buildings, having incredible strength, or even being CEO of a company.
Being super just means being super at living. Working your strengths. Not hurting anyone. Giving. Living honestly and ensuring that anything you do brings fulfillment. That can be anything from trying a new ice cream flavor to tackling a complex new project.
Despite my challenges of caring for a handicapped husband who has a chronic illness, I have persevered. In addition to working a full time job, I have my side business and I take care of all the household tasks. Some have said I make it look easy. It's not; not by a long shot.
Taking all this into consideration, yes, I AM Super Woman. President and CEO of Amy's Life, Inc.