You are worth it!

You are worth more.

Yesterday one of my young friends sent me an email asking for advice.  His girlfriend had dumped him, blocked him from facebook and wouldn’t return his call.  He seemed stumped.  Why do girls play games?  Why indeed.  I told him that sort of game playing and lack of ability to commit comes in all age groups.  Wondering about my advice to my friend?  My words to him were these; you are worth more. 

I’ll admit my ego was flattered by my young friend reaching out to me for advice.  I probably wouldn’t have been my first choice since you must remember I’ve been divorced eleven years and rarely dated during that time.  Oh I’ve had dates and even one somewhat serious male friend but it didn’t stand the test.  After I gave him my “words of wisdom” and a good teasing that is was just too doggone bad I was old enough to be his mother (ha-ha) I stopped to think about my own words. 

You are worth more.

I am worth more.  I am worth more than my constant and never ending battle with my weight.  The last few days have been a struggle.  I’ve let family drama break down my reserve, tempt my eating mechanism and elevate my stress levels.  But I am worth more!  I will hang tough, so to speak.  I realize this struggle will always be one I have to revisit but I’m worth it and I will win this battle. 

I am worth more.  I am worth the effort and time I have devoted to my new passion called running.  Even if I do not receive support from some of those closest to me I do have a fantastic cheering section in the friends and running partners I have made during this journey.  Running is important to my physical and emotional well being and I am worth it.

I am worth more.  I am worth waiting for the right one.  Unlike my friend that feels he needs someone in his life to validate himself I realized something a long time ago, I am worth the wait.  I am worth waiting for that right person.  The one that will love and value me, love my children and want to be a part of our lives.  I’ll admit sometimes I long for male companionship but I am worth more than taking the first thing that comes along.

I am worth more.  To be successful in any venture you must have the proper tools.  I am worth the money I spend on the proper running gear.  Yes, it can be a bit expensive but I am worth more than skimping on cheap gear that will result in injury.  Sure, I freely admit I love to buy running clothes but I’m talking about the shoes, socks, you know, the GEAR.  I rarely ever spend money on myself (remember the clown pants?!??!) but I am worth it.

I am worth more.

This all brings me, in a round about way, to my review of Swiftwick socks.   

Ooo La La!  Love these socks.

I was hesitant since they appear so thin and I love the plush comfort of the Balegas.  Surprise!  They are silky comfort with a slight bit of compression at the arch.  They feel great and don’t slip or feel noticeably thin.  I am in love.  They are a bit more expensive than my first sock love but I am worth it!  I also love the fact they are a Tennessee company.  I have gone back and bought a few extra pairs. 

So what have we learned today?  I for one am going to take my own advice and pray I am able to remember it in difficult times.  I am worth more!