Dear September,
Just like I promised, this is the
one where I tell you more about Brooke Davis. She is just so inspirational to
me and I think that she truly embodies what it means to be a woman, flaws and
all. Ok, let’s get into it…
- Be
Original
o
Brooke
Davis is so clear in my memory because of her originality and her authenticity
and just her ability to be true to herself no matter what. She never
compromised on her true self or caved in to the pressure to fit in. While it
would be noble and perfect to think of her in this way, the truth is that,
Brooke like many people, took a while to fully grasp the blessing of being
exactly who she is. In high school, Brooke like many girls, craved attention
and because of her dysfunctional household, she depended on this attention.
However, after high school, Brooke realised that, in order to survive in the
real world, she needed to be exactly who she was. She finally needed to accept
who she was and stop depending on people for validation. Brooke discovered the
confidence one has, when they know they are the only one who brings a certain
element to the table. She realised that originality and authenticity bring
value. Being original is being creative and innovative. Being original is being
aware of current trends but being courageous enough to set your own. Being
original is being just as willing to take the road less travelled. Being
original enables you to be excited not frightened by the unknown, because you
know that whatever challenges you encounter, you will make them your own. Being
original enables you to take risks and enjoy them. It is extremely important to
love exactly who you are, because although it can feel like a burden, it is
what created a magic about you, one that is just your own. If you copy someone
else, you cheat yourself and others out of the magic I speak of. Copying
someone is profound, it says that you do not think that you are enough by
yourself, and this is a huge lie. Avoid anyone who encourages you to be like
anybody else but yourself.
I think this is a safe place to address the misconception
that one cannot be original and still have mentors or role models. It is very
possible to be inspired by someone and still be your own person. This is
because, at the end of the day, we all have different paths and journeys even
if we all hope to be happy and fulfilled in life. Having a mentor does not
necessarily mean copying every action they take. Having a mentor is like
establishing a solid foundation. One learns essential and fundamental principles
that have worked for someone they respect in the past. Many people take the
actions of people they respect, literally and out of context. Do not be a ‘copy
and paste’ kind of bitch. There is value in experiencing your own journey. Some
of the most effective life lessons are learned through experiencing personal
failures and learning from them. The ‘copy and paste’ method exempts one from
scars and the chance to be brave in the face of difficulty. Scares are proof
that you have experienced life and you are living it to the fullest. They are
beautiful. Copying other people removes the element of uncertainty from life, and
the need to use your gut and intuition.
Essentially, being original is what makes you who you are and you
shouldn’t trade this for anything else. It is the biggest blessing.
Brooke Davis is beautiful because
she is her own person. She accepts the woman that she is now and constantly puts
in the effort to become the woman she wants to be.
Hugs and kisses,
Nini
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