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What makes you, YOU?

11 January 2012

We've been watching you. No, not in a creepy way… we just love you and think you're really interesting. So we wanted to find out what makes you tick. All month we're having a Sheeky Show + Tell on Facebook, asking you to share the quotes, pictures, ideas and stories that inspire you to walk tall, stand stylish, and be your most brilliant, authentic self. We're learning so much from you, and so much about you.

Like this:

SarahRose Bernhardt
Since I was a little girl, my father would always tell me to, "Complete the Mission." He wanted me to give 100% to ANY and EVERY thing that I do, regardless of what other people think. I have followed this motto every day, and it has made me into the outrageous, passionate, and dedicated woman I am today. For Father's day this year, I decided to show him how much his words meant to me and I had this phrase tattooed onto my arm in his handwriting to be a reminder to myself (and my clients when they see it in class!) to "Complete the Mission..." Every chaturanga dandasana, bicep curl and deltoid press-no matter what it is, I have this reminder.

Elizabeth Cappo Gallo
I'm self-empowered to show my daughters how to be, too. They are still little, but they need me to be a strong role model!

Leigh Fisher
"I have no time for lies or fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die". -- Johnny Rotten. 

While I no longer go about in old school punk gear,  I still love the edginess of punk music and fashion. DIY, individual freedom of expression, and acceptance of all beings just as they are, are still conerstones of my style, my practice, and my life.

Jennifer Chaki Artur 
I show up for myself everyday. Nuff said.

Emma Blue
"A commitment to spiritual life necessarily means we embrace the eternal principle that love is all, everything, our true destiny. Despite overwhelming pressure to conform to the culture of lovelessness, we still seek to know love” - bell hooks

Elizabeth Stich
Being comfortable in my own body and getting to share that with others through teaching inspires my confidence.

ETL yoga
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss It is so important to be who you are, say what you feel and above all be honest about both of those things. That is what makes me confident. ♥

Jenniferlyn Chiemingo 
… When ships lose their way, they are guided by the lighthouse.
When there is trouble or danger at sea, you can seek refuge by the light of the lighthouse.
In the midst of a storm the lighthouse will always guide the ships safely to shore.
Best of all, there is always someone in the lighthouse.
Be a lighthouse.
Let your life be a shining symbol for others.
Let everything you do be in service to someone.
Stand tall in the knowledge of who you are.
Stand proudly in the midst of difficult times.
Be aware that who you are and what you have to offer can be a beacon to some lost soul… 
- 'Until Today' by Iyanla Vanzant