Day 23 - May 23
I am charismatic.
This is NOT how I would describe myself ordinarily. Ordinarily, I protest that I am "just me" or "nothing special." I regularly try to brush aside what I do, who I am. I am more self-critical than anything.
But I am learning that maybe I AM someone. I can can walk into a room and instantly be the center of attention. Apparently, people think highly of me and what I have to say.
I think that part of that is that no matter to whom I am talking to, I try to treat them as an equal. *wry smile* When I was in politics, I used to comment that even the powers of the world put on their pants one leg at a time. I want to know your opinions, and I believe what I have to say has real value. Most of the time. :-P Sometimes, I still get stunned and awed and it takes some doing to level the pedestal.
I suppose I first became aware of it in high school, although I generally thought it was bizarre that people *wanted* to hang out with me. I've struggled in setting my standards and abilities professionally, but it got to where I could hold people's attention and was invited to speak on issues. Today, Beloved and I share something that people watch and want to be a part of. That is charismatic, and I have that.
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