What are you worth?

We are intended to be unique, to be individuals, and not to all be made from the same mold. But all too often, we measure our worth or uniqueness using a quantitative method.

What is this crazy method that can determine our value, which ironically, is also an inverse relationship? All too often we measure our worth based on the size of our pants or the number on the scale. Now I don't know about you, but I am the only one who sees what Trusty Rusty displays for my weight. Likewise, I am probably the only one who knows the size of pants I wear. My husband might, but if it doesn't go by length or waist, I doubt the number would mean much to him.

Unfortunately, if the number on the scale goes up by a pound or my favorite pair of pants get too tight, my self-worth plummets. I see myself as less of a person and more of a blob oozing its way through life.

Why do we do this? Why do we allow a number to determine our worth? In "Pretty Woman," Julia Roberts admits to the sales lady she is a size 6. (Keep in mind now when that movie came out.) A size 6 is more on the smaller end, but if we were to use Hollywood's standards, a size 6 today is considered borderline obese when most of the actresses are probably a size 4 or smaller.

So we have Hollywood telling us that our worth is determined by a number, and to have value, that number better be small. Add in magazines that photoshop and airbrush 20 pounds off women on a regular basis and it becomes even more impossible to measure up to this unrealistic ideal.

Well, I say "No More!" (I can't say it for you, but I hope you are saying it for yourself.) I am no longer going to use Rusty or my pants as a way to measure my individuality or my worth. (I'd rather use God's measuring sticks.)

But what I will do is use Rusty and my pants to measure my progress. I'd rather be fit than a toothpick. I am female and curves are what make me sexy and attractive; therefore, I'd rather be strong than super skinny.

My value as a human being has nothing to do with the number on my pants or what my scale reads... and NEITHER DOES YOURS! Why should our weight or pants size determine anything when we are the only ones who see them? Our value is measured in who we are as a person, the characteristics that make us unique, and our thoughts, words, and actions. At the end of the day, we should all try to be a better person.... which cannot be reflected by a smaller number.

Have a great weekend.