Showing posts with label Ignite Your Spark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ignite Your Spark. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
My Real Life Debunking of Beauty Myth
I want to personally share to you all my fabulous readers - this amazing woman, Tara Starling, whom I met at the Ignite Your Spark Women's Conference. Please watch her video and you'll know why I'm following this brave and courageous woman in changing the world, one woman's beauty manifesto at a time.
For the last couple of years, I've been drawn to Youtube watching videos of makeup and fashion tutorials, beauty product reviews, especially beauty myths and other disturbing videos about how media is distorting women's images through extreme photo shopping and altering - and why in the world girls and women alike are obsessed about these doctored images of celebrities and models. What really threw me off lately are the videos of young girls asking viewers, "Am I ugly?" or "Am I Fat?", and letting the world judge them!
I remember, when I was a young girl, I struggled, too, and I was very conscious about my legs as they are not ideally skinny, like the models I see in the magazines. And I let the world judge me and be called "fat and ugly!" I carried this insecurity about my body until now, and I even used to joke to my family and friends, "Na ang mga pata kong ito ang magtatanggol sa lahat ng mag-aapi sa inyo!" (My thighs will defend you from all bullies!) That sarcastic and comic expression somehow helped me scare away my own (inner) bullies, and I'm now more accepting of my body image, and loving my beautiful legs that my Mama gave me! I even enjoy wearing dresses now that show off my legs with pride on how strong they have become!
Few months ago, I shared this "Love-your-legs-your-mama-gave-you" wisdom to one girl one time at work, and she told me how she wants me to be around her so she will feel better about her (self) "legs"... At that time, I felt inspired that I have a compelling message to women who have body image issues. And this "Taking Back Beauty Movement" is my perfect vehicle to reach them.
Lastly, I want to share with you all this "Beauty Myth" video I shared recently in my Facebook Fan Page, so you know what's all these "Beauty Myths" that the world is talking about!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Why I'm Telling My Story
I just recently changed the look of my confessions blog and wrote this preface under the title:
"The most important story I will ever tell is the story I tell to myself about myself. This story creates my reality and moves my life towards my passion and purpose." (I got this inspiration from Cassie Ashton, speaker at Ignite Your Spark).
I received few emails from random people before why I don't write my story anymore in this blog.... Now that I have time to update all my blog accounts, I read through my written history and realized that I have defined myself very well (especially in my Career Blog than in my personal blog). I was able to relate again to my old blog in 2010 about my"Ambition to Meaning." This brought vivid thoughts in my mind that I'm constantly in crisis when it comes to really knowing what my purpose is.
So, why am I telling my story now?
Most people just watch and wander around through their existence in this world and allow life and circumstances happen to them. Worse, they don't even know who they are, what they want to become so they let the world, the media or their loved-ones define them - sometimes in a harmful and self-destructing way. When I started blogging 4 or 5 years ago, I knew in my gut that I don't want to be one of those people who just went to work without passion, partied on the weekends and lived their life without purpose. I knew I was unique and I had to acknowledge my Creator and share my gifts to the world. But deep inside me, I continuously struggled to have to buy my own story and authenticity as I never claimed a clear purpose why I'm doing what I'm doing...
Those years of blogging about me, my experiences from childhood, my activities and dreams in life as a young adult, my challenging and humbling moments, and overcoming many obstacles here in the US - have defined me and my character just how I have written it. And powerfully, it has molded my destiny and prepared me to take my first baby steps toward greatness.
I've read a while ago that before I can convince others of my greatness, that I have to buy into my own story. I must define first my priorities, know my values and believe in my purpose. And only then I can effectively share my story, my service, my passion or myself to others.
I remind myself everyday that it's good to be humble, but I don't have to mumble my life away.... I just know like I know that I just have to sing this song inside me and see that my song is sung...
I could go on and on vaguely here, but I only want this one to be a foreword of what's coming up next here in my confessions blog. I have an exciting mission that I'd like to announce later to everyone... I just need to take a big deep breathe here and kick some left-over fear in the face!
"The most important story I will ever tell is the story I tell to myself about myself. This story creates my reality and moves my life towards my passion and purpose." (I got this inspiration from Cassie Ashton, speaker at Ignite Your Spark).
I received few emails from random people before why I don't write my story anymore in this blog.... Now that I have time to update all my blog accounts, I read through my written history and realized that I have defined myself very well (especially in my Career Blog than in my personal blog). I was able to relate again to my old blog in 2010 about my"Ambition to Meaning." This brought vivid thoughts in my mind that I'm constantly in crisis when it comes to really knowing what my purpose is.
So, why am I telling my story now?
Most people just watch and wander around through their existence in this world and allow life and circumstances happen to them. Worse, they don't even know who they are, what they want to become so they let the world, the media or their loved-ones define them - sometimes in a harmful and self-destructing way. When I started blogging 4 or 5 years ago, I knew in my gut that I don't want to be one of those people who just went to work without passion, partied on the weekends and lived their life without purpose. I knew I was unique and I had to acknowledge my Creator and share my gifts to the world. But deep inside me, I continuously struggled to have to buy my own story and authenticity as I never claimed a clear purpose why I'm doing what I'm doing...
Those years of blogging about me, my experiences from childhood, my activities and dreams in life as a young adult, my challenging and humbling moments, and overcoming many obstacles here in the US - have defined me and my character just how I have written it. And powerfully, it has molded my destiny and prepared me to take my first baby steps toward greatness.
I've read a while ago that before I can convince others of my greatness, that I have to buy into my own story. I must define first my priorities, know my values and believe in my purpose. And only then I can effectively share my story, my service, my passion or myself to others.
I remind myself everyday that it's good to be humble, but I don't have to mumble my life away.... I just know like I know that I just have to sing this song inside me and see that my song is sung...
I could go on and on vaguely here, but I only want this one to be a foreword of what's coming up next here in my confessions blog. I have an exciting mission that I'd like to announce later to everyone... I just need to take a big deep breathe here and kick some left-over fear in the face!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Keeping my Spark Alive at IGNITE YOUR SPARK 2012
I spent two and a half days this weekend at the IGNITE YOUR SPARK 2012 National Leadership Conference for Women Changing The World in Salt Lake City. I'm proud to say that I've been part of this women's tribe since last year as I want to network with like-minded women of my kind - the fierce and independent woman who knows what she wants in life and decides to get it... the empowered woman who is in charge of her self and her future!
Last year, I came to network and be inspired by my favorite authors and speakers like Lisa Nichols, and find myself a mentor or a life and career coach. I believe in investing in myself personally and for my chosen sales profession. This year, I wanted to be inspired to find MY bigger purpose in life. I came with an open mind and an open heart to challenge myself to do something that I have never done before so I can have what I never had before...
I had three things on my list that I wanted to take away from this conference: First is to claim another dream. I'm in a career transition right now and I believe that I have lived my dream career from two years ago, and now I want to claim another bigger dream career in 2012. Second is to find that bigger purpose in my life, like be part of a new movement or volunteer in a group that serves women of all kind, age, size, race and circumstance in life to make them feel better about themselves - empower them in some ways that I can be truly passionate about... Last is to vulcanize my passion in living my legacy and keeping my spark alive as long as I love and live!
This transformational conference has been a compelling event for me personally. This marks the day in my life that I let my true passion and inspiration lead my life's decisions. I've learned throughout the past years that life is about deciding my possibilities in my career, the groups I choose to support, and in many other aspects of my life.
Before I continue and finally revive my writing of my story here in my blog, here's the inspirational introduction video of Ignite Your Spark.... And I hope you find a way to join us in 2013!
Last year, I came to network and be inspired by my favorite authors and speakers like Lisa Nichols, and find myself a mentor or a life and career coach. I believe in investing in myself personally and for my chosen sales profession. This year, I wanted to be inspired to find MY bigger purpose in life. I came with an open mind and an open heart to challenge myself to do something that I have never done before so I can have what I never had before...
I had three things on my list that I wanted to take away from this conference: First is to claim another dream. I'm in a career transition right now and I believe that I have lived my dream career from two years ago, and now I want to claim another bigger dream career in 2012. Second is to find that bigger purpose in my life, like be part of a new movement or volunteer in a group that serves women of all kind, age, size, race and circumstance in life to make them feel better about themselves - empower them in some ways that I can be truly passionate about... Last is to vulcanize my passion in living my legacy and keeping my spark alive as long as I love and live!
This transformational conference has been a compelling event for me personally. This marks the day in my life that I let my true passion and inspiration lead my life's decisions. I've learned throughout the past years that life is about deciding my possibilities in my career, the groups I choose to support, and in many other aspects of my life.
Before I continue and finally revive my writing of my story here in my blog, here's the inspirational introduction video of Ignite Your Spark.... And I hope you find a way to join us in 2013!
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Fabulous Pinay Finally Speaks The Truth
The truth is I wondered why I don't write blogs as much as before. (What's new pussycat?) The truth is I felt that so many good things has happened in my life already this year that it will make me sound so full of my self if I highlight them one by one. The truth is I feel humbled in many of those milestone moments. And the truth is I just kept it to myself... when I should have spoken the truth.
This past weekend I took the liberty to be with a group of like-minded women in Salt Lake City called the "Ignite Your Spark 2011, Speak Your Truth." I knew without a doubt that this is my event. Not only do I want to ignite my spark but I need lots of fuel to set my ground of fire.... well, that's too graphic, what I'm trying to say is, I needed more courage to step out of my box because I feel like I'm going to breakthrough this year.... I don't know how, I don't know why, but I feel it coming...
The "Speak Your Truth" tag line also inspired me. This personal blog has been my way of speaking my truth for the past several years. I have written humorous tales from my childhood "promdi prabins" days up to my humbling experiences here in the states... All of those served me well to be the strong and independent woman that I am now.
I had many unforgettable memories from this conference, but there was one moment that I will forever cherish. It was when I shared to a few women a personal testimony as they shared to me their own dreams and what they hope to gain from this conference... Last year, I once felt fear and had gone through some adversity. Those days I so-called my "Ramen Noodle days" really tested me, my bank account and most especially, my attitude. As an advocate of self-empowerment tools like books, magazines and audio CDs on positive thinking, visualization, attitude of gratitude, law of attraction, etc. I knew those moments were the perfect opportunity for me to put these wisdom to action. I even highlighted them in a few blogs, like the New About Me, and the Four Fearless Steps that Made a Difference in my Life. There was only one thing for sure that I did. I MADE A DECISION. And I act upon it, and the rest was history.
Lastly, I wanted to share this inspiration that I got from the conference: "How does one become a butterfly? someone asked.... It is when you want to fly so much that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar." The truth is, without focus and action, your dream remains just that.
This past weekend I took the liberty to be with a group of like-minded women in Salt Lake City called the "Ignite Your Spark 2011, Speak Your Truth." I knew without a doubt that this is my event. Not only do I want to ignite my spark but I need lots of fuel to set my ground of fire.... well, that's too graphic, what I'm trying to say is, I needed more courage to step out of my box because I feel like I'm going to breakthrough this year.... I don't know how, I don't know why, but I feel it coming...
The "Speak Your Truth" tag line also inspired me. This personal blog has been my way of speaking my truth for the past several years. I have written humorous tales from my childhood "promdi prabins" days up to my humbling experiences here in the states... All of those served me well to be the strong and independent woman that I am now.
I had many unforgettable memories from this conference, but there was one moment that I will forever cherish. It was when I shared to a few women a personal testimony as they shared to me their own dreams and what they hope to gain from this conference... Last year, I once felt fear and had gone through some adversity. Those days I so-called my "Ramen Noodle days" really tested me, my bank account and most especially, my attitude. As an advocate of self-empowerment tools like books, magazines and audio CDs on positive thinking, visualization, attitude of gratitude, law of attraction, etc. I knew those moments were the perfect opportunity for me to put these wisdom to action. I even highlighted them in a few blogs, like the New About Me, and the Four Fearless Steps that Made a Difference in my Life. There was only one thing for sure that I did. I MADE A DECISION. And I act upon it, and the rest was history.
Lastly, I wanted to share this inspiration that I got from the conference: "How does one become a butterfly? someone asked.... It is when you want to fly so much that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar." The truth is, without focus and action, your dream remains just that.
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