This is short….but maybe fitting as we start our morning!
A few days ago, I stumbled on a clip from Sex in the City, showing character Samantha Jones in action. Confidence, poise and most certainly direct. It got me thinking…I could use a little Samantha Jones right now. Not allot but just enough to get me through.
If the phrase, “Fake it till you make it” hits close to home. Samantha was anything but faking it. She not only exuded sensuality but wore her vulnerability like a Tom Ford dress. She was unapologetically honest and yet sensitive (although she would never give a hint). If Carrie was the main character, Samantha was the glue that held everything together. You could always gaurantee that Samantha would give her thoughts, and honesty even though it may sting a little. She stayed true to herself in every way and I think many women, including myself were a bit envious.
It is hard for women to be honest. If we are we’re scolded for it and shamed for trying. Confident women, scare people, not all but most. They don’t know what to do with all that energy and fire. Alicia Keys may have said it best in “This Girl is on Fire”. Because when we are, we are a force to be reckoned with. We are Fearless, Reslient and Honest. Samantha Jones embodied that every single day. Everyday she was fucking fabulous.
Everyday…even through breast cancer.
To have that radiant energy within you, constantly, is something I am striving for. Yet, it is a challenge. Sometimes I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. But, maybe, maybe creating an alter ego is the trick and not a bad idea . She doesn’t have to be named Samantha, she could be any name you want her to be. Having her at bay, in your back pocket when you need to access some confidence and extra stride in your walk. Maybe accessing her before a meeting, or a conversation with co workers, or just trying to get out of bed for that matter!
I think every girl needs to have an alter ego or aka Samantha Jones. We deserve to feel fucking fabulous every dam day……regardless of where we are on our journey.
