Think back on the moment that you made the deliberate decision to become a contestant and reach your pageant potential? Do you even remember the moment of when that dream became a spark in your heart and when hope and anticipation ignited the the realization that you had the innate potential to become anything you could dream of becoming? Throughout our journey into pageantry, there is always a hiccup on the road to our success. Whether it be a group of strangers not moving us forward to achieve our dream or whether it be circumstances beyond our control, we have at some point in our lives felt the sting and hunger of not achieving the success we ultimately sought to achieve. What next you ask? What happens now that the heart is broken, the tears are dry and the wonder of “what if?” floods our minds with confusion…
One of the most beautiful things about dreams and goals is that they never die and they never lose sight of being within reach. The ultimate destiny lies not in the achievement of your dream but in the process of the journey. Do you stop and dust off the dirt from your knees when you stumble or do you lie down in the sand and watch those around you discover ways of redefining and fine-tuning the best possible outcome for achieving their dreams? The world is created with many beautiful souls, all on the journey towards self-discovery and pageantry offers the largest and most clear mirror of who we are not only in the depths of competition but in the darkness when we are alone and reflecting on our stories, and our journey’s. The crown does not define a winner, nor does that coveted title identify you for the person you have attempted to become – it only allows the momentary recognition of being able to see yourself for what you have accomplished and what you have yet to become. Stand up, dust off the skirt and saddle up again. You are on the journey of your life and with each glorious moment that you are led to self-discovery, you have attained one more rhinestone through the sparkle of your achievement.
Do you remember now what your ultimate goal was when you decided that you wanted to compete in a pageant? Was it to bolster your self-confidence – well, stand up and be the confident woman you already are! Was it to help another through inspiration and hope – then walk outside today and inspire a stranger or friend! Was it to teach yourself that through love, hope, and faith, even the impossible is achieved? Then take that step beyond the title and reach for the impossible! If you need assistance, I will be right there holding your hand throughout your journey! God bless you and keep believing in the power of your dreams.
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