"Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are"

This past week I finished "The Gifts of Imperfection:  Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brene' Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.   Next week we will send our oldest son back to public school after homeschooling him for 18 months.  I really thought I was supposed to be Super-Christian-Mom and help my over-active child sit still and concentrate for academics while speaking to churches and selling Christian Yoga And Meditation products during my "free" time.

Here's who I really am: I'm a gym rat with spandex, supplex or other "ex" fabrics assuming a significant portion of my wardrobe; I fart while teaching Christian Yoga; I think Jeff Foxworthy is hilarious because his jokes remind me of my family and friends; I have deeper spiritual experiences during Christian Yoga and Meditation than I do singing in church, and I relate to the working moms more so than with the stay-at-home moms.  Did I mention I'm really competitive?  Doesn't much fit the Christian supposed to be list.  Fortunately Jesus used socio-religious renegades to spread His gospel like the ancient redneck Apostle Peter (a fisherman) and the alleged former psycho Mary Magdalene (woman healed of 7 demons).  Jesus embraces me so I'll embrace me too.  Perhaps I'll teach my son Christian Yoga and Meditation to help him sit still and concentrate in his studies.  Or maybe his activeness will help him change the world for his generation...  Dr. Brown, thank you for your insights and encouragement and if you comment on my blog I will be glad to send you a complimentary digital copy of my currently out of stock Guided Meditation CD, "Let Be and Be Still and Know" to help you deal with the larger college boys who can't sit still in your classes!