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OWN YOUR DIFFERENT Andrea M. Smith, the process coach As I entered into this new year and preparing to Speak, Coach, and write my 4th book, I decided to embrace ?my different?. My different is the uniqueness of who I am. It?s the distinction that God has made between me and everyone else in the world. Started my day as I usually do with prayer, reading a scripture, and then going through the to-do list. I logged onto my social media account and as I am reading posts on my timeline, I notice a pattern. It was the focus being placed on the ?crafting? of the message being shared, as opposed to owning it?s ?uniqueness? and the help it can give to those they are attempting to reach. I thought about this and in reflecting on what I believe I am called to do and who I have been equipped to help, I realized, the message I share has already been crafted. It was crafted out of the challenges, struggles, and triumphs I have faced. How far it will reach, its impact on those it is meant to help, will not be determined by how I package it, but by my willingness to embrace it, while not fearing the transparency and exposure it requires. As Entrepreneurs, Speakers, Coaches, or whatever way you use your gift or talent to impact the life of someone else, don?t allow the packing (self-created or suggested) to diminish the message that your intended audience needs. Housed in the packing of your message, is the support, encouragement, and wisdom someone is waiting to hear and is in much need of. Don?t get stuck on the packaging, because the core of who you are is in the message. I challenge you to take a moment to explore if your packaging is covering your message. Is it hiding you or is it revealing you to your audience in a way that is transparent. Are you conveying your unique message in a way that provokes the hearer to say "me too", and crave what's next. There is something unique and special about YOU and you should OWN it. Your different is God created and inspired, it is what makes your story, journey, and purpose so powerful. Be courageous, very courageous, and embrace your different, this is what the world is waiting for, not another pretty packaged message. IT'S TIME TO OWN YOUR DIFFERENT! t he process coach w w w.andream sm it h.com Andrea M. Smith, is Personal Development Expert, Speaker & Coach, who empowers others through the promotion of self-love and personal development. As The Process Coach she helps others to walk out their process and move forward in confidence towards their purpose. She believes it is not the validation of others you should crave, just give yourself the permission to succeed. 27