If you ask my family or close friends, they all know my favorite connection story that began with one Twitter message. This message of encouragement sparked a determination in me that has never dwindled.
In October of 2011, almost two years ago exactly, NBC journalist Ann Curry sent me a message on Twitter. In this 140 character message she told me to dream big, because what to us seems impossible, is probable if only we do not give up.
I was so amazed and surprised by this message from a well known journalist who has millions of followers on Twitter. Yet she saw a viewer of her's look to her with admiration, and she took a simple moment to encourage me. It was a way of supporting my dream and it has forever impacted me.
Since that message that was sent to me two years ago, I've taken her message of encouragement to heart and am actively pursuing my journalism dreams.
I've entered college and launched with another fellow classmate a news station on our campus. I've been writing for an international news magazine and taking every opportunity I can to see my overall dreams realized.
This simple act of kindness that Ann Curry extended to me, is something we all should follow. Women are so constantly in competition with each other, it's kind of sad.
It 's as if we cannot move beyond the insecure days of middle school where we wanted to be the "prettiest" or the "coolest" and if anyone go it before us, well that just was not okay.
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In today's society, women face enough obstacles and criticisms as we pursue goals. Let us not be each others' obstacles but each others' encouraging supporters.Ann Curry did so for me and it made all the difference. Why don't we do the same with the fellow women in our lives? Let's support each other not compete with each other.
My ultimate dream is to meet the very lady who first encouraged me. She changed my life and I would so be honored to one day be able to thank Ann Curry in person.
Encourage a fellow woman today. It may make all the difference now but most especially will in the long run.
2 comments:
Hi there Rebecca!!!
First of all, I want to tell you that your blog posts have inspired me, especially this one. I grew up in what seemed to be a "picture perfect" southern city in Georgia, where every woman I knew, including my own mother was in competition with one another. Growing up I thought that was just how it should be. I thought gossiping, drama, and competing for the spotlight was just part of what women did in the south. This blog post has given me a different perspective. Deep down I knew that I didn't want that same lifestyle. I didn't want to be the forty year old woman who had more drama than my middle school daughter or compete with the other mothers for the spotlight. I knew that I wanted to have my own job and not depend on my husband for money. I don't resent my mother for the lifestyle she lead but it is not for me! I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog post!!! I hope you get to meet Ann Curry one day! It would be a privilege of hers to meet you!! :) Thank you for your encouraging words and I wish the very best for you! I could try to pull some strings if you would like. I do not know Ann Curry but I happen to know someone who knows Ellen Degeneres. I know they are completely different with what they do but I know Ellen is a big name in talk shows. So, if that is something that interests you, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my very best!!
Hello Samantha,
I want to first thank you, for taking the time to comment here on my blog! However I most importantly want to thank you, for your kind words! They mean so very much to me and I cherish them in my heart! It give me hope to hear that my words I am putting out there, are giving others hope! I truly hope to see more people do what you have said you did...which is make choices that is best for THEM! I commend you for listening to that inner voice of yours. As I said in one post, it is our own inner voices that are our biggest enemy. I know mine is!
I also appreciate your kind words that Ann Curry would be privileged to meet me. I will tell you dear, the honor would truly be mine to meet my absolute hero. She's the reason I am not only pursing my dreams, but also an inspiration of what a woman can do despite obstacles. I honestly want nothing more than to be able to thank her in person one day. I also thank you sincerely for your offer to help.
Wishing you all the best,
Rebecca
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