Don’t be afraid to be
out in public when you’re not looking “your
best” -it’s a sign that you are strengthening your self -confidence.
(Please see Day 1 -Why This Blog if this is your first time visit)
(Please see Day 1 -Why This Blog if this is your first time visit)
Day 8, Challenge The Van Ride
When Little Golden Books suggested that you take a “joy ride” I don’t think the author meant in a jalopy like my cousin’s 35 year old van with shaggy fake fur inside. This was my first ride in a vehicle that looked like it belonged in a 60’s sit com or was owned by Cheech and Chong( I assure you no smoke was coming out the doors).
Reflection
This day’s challenge assisted in strengthening my self- confidence. I say that it assisted because
I opted -out of picking up something at work that I really needed in fear that a
co-worker would spot me riding in this banged
up, two toned, rusted, fur lined van. Maslow
would be proud that I was working on mastering self-esteem which is the fourth level in his hierarchy
of basic needs. According to Maslow, prestige or what others
think of you should be less important than what you think of your- self (Simple
Psychology).
It was kind of fun
driving around in a “Scooby Doo want- a- be” van. I would do this again because it makes you laugh at yourself. Also,
if the Beverly Hillbillies could ride in a jalopy car than so could I-by the way I think that all
of the characters on that show reached self-
actualization. (They were happy with who they were and did not care what others thought about them.)
Spiritual Reflection
The Lord despises
pride; be assured that the proud will be punished. Pride goes before destruction,
and haughtiness before a fall. (Proverbs 16: 5 and 18). True humility and fear of the Lord leads to riches, honor and long life (Proverbs 18:4)
…God knows all hearts
and he see you. ..(Proverbs 24:12)
Sometimes our Pride can be our downfall and no matter what
our outward appearance, God knows what is in our heart.
Other Sources
Simple
Psychology Maslow Hierarchy of Needs at http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.htmlThe Beverly Hillbillies at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beverly_Hillbillies and Song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwzaxUF0k18&noredirect=1
