leading lady.

Today was good. A lovely day outside, embraced by good weather and shared with beautiful company.

I spoke with a close friend tonight and somehow, in the simplicity of it all, I had an epiphany. If you've ever had the pleasure of seeing the movie The Holiday you may remember the part where Kate Winslet has supper with this adorable older fellow. His character had been in the movies for years and she is able to learn from his wisdom. During their conversation he says something to her that I will never forget...

"Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend."

It's so perfect. Too many of us women decide we are not worthy of the "leading lady" place and frankly, I'm tired of it. I am finished seeing so many of my girlfriends hurt and I've decided to do something about it. In my conversation with my friend, I repeatedly told her how special she was and how deserving she was of a man that would love her and treat her with respect. Somehow we get in this idea that it's okay to settle... This girl isn't settling. The Lord is teaching me to see myself as He sees me -- as difficult as that is for me to do. He sees beauty, worth, and a pure heart. I don't want to be the best friend... I'd like to be the leading lady. Embrace it with me.

g'nite.