BTS: 20 Beautiful Women- Inspiration, not perfection

It was a daunting task, fitting all that I believe about beauty and success into 2000 words.  One has a HISTORY by 43, if you know what I mean.  My contribution, a chapter titled “The Climb My Life,” in the bestselling book 20 Beautiful Women details my journey over 18 years, beginning with the birth of my twin sons and ending with a stunning realization at their final band concert.

It didn’t start out so inspirational!

The chapter focuses on my journey into my purpose, first shaped by my parents and then my children. As the oldest daughter of immigrants, I received the overprotectiveness typical of the eldest children multiplied many times.  My response to their (at the time) burdensome love ranged from pushing back to running away but in the end, it wasn’t their parenting that impacted me the most.  It was the inspirational way they lived their life.

It was inspiration, not perfection that led me home.

As far back as I can recall and even before that in my subconscious are memories and witness to a daring and hope-filled life on a foundation of love.  They took risks in their career.  They made decisions to expand their life spiritually, financially and emotionally.  They held hands, they prayed, the kissed, they backed each other up and they chose to see the best in each other.  I know it wasn’t always easy but when it became my turn to take on the baton of inspiration, I knew that in spite of all the mistakes I made, following my purpose and living in love would be more powerful than anything physical I could PROVIDE for my children.  Please enjoy this Behind the Scenes look at The Climb of My Life and as you watch it, I ask you:  Are you trying to be perfect, or inspirational.  And, click away if you are interested in the book- it’s fantastic!