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A one way ticket to Oz

Daily writing prompt
What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

Off the top of my head I want to blurt out “courage!!”

My self-esteem doesn’t lack, yet sometimes I do lack the courage I need to do/get what I want out of life.

Afraid of what people will say or think about me. Maybe that is a self-esteem issue? I don’t know.

This is an election year in my city. Some of you know that I’ve thought about running for a city council spot. But now that it’s time to put my money where my mouth is, I’m kind of scared.

Also, when I mentioned this to a friend, although not a close one, they questioned sort of my relevance, or my intentions, with a city council position. Which really made me wonder if I’ve got the chops.

Besides ‘I want to make my city a better place’, what do I have to offer?

Well I am passionate about where I live. I don’t like negative comments about my city. There are specific issues I’d like to tackle but don’t want to bore you all here and now. I know politics in general gets a bad rap but I do believe there are people who want to do good. I believe I’m one of them.

This has honestly been tearing me up inside. Should I or shouldn’t I? How will I decide in the end?

I need to wade through the fear and figure it out.

Work selfie from some random day last fall

18 responses to “A one way ticket to Oz”

  1. This reads honest, not uncertain. Trusting oneself under scrutiny is hard. Politics exposes one to a kind of evaluation that even the most worthy should pause at. Wanting to contribute and being willing to question your motives before acting is a strength, not a flaw. I imagine most people skip that part entirely. Whatever you decide, taking the fear seriously instead of pretending it isn’t there feels like the right kind of groundwork. Good luck!

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    1. Thank you so much for the support. I never thought of it that way!

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  2. You have my vote of confidence. Follow your feelings and try to ignore others. If you feel strongly about it, by all means give it a try as long as you’re able. Have a great Sunday, CJ.

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    1. Thank you so much Rob! Means a lot 🥹

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  3. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    I agree with what’s been said. Trust yourself!!

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    1. Thank you Sarah!

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  4. I think you should go for it! You can make the change that the city deserves and I think you’ll do an awesome job!

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    1. Thanks Rojie ☺️

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  5. go for it!!! im sure you would do amazing things for your town…..your energy is infectious so get it girl…

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    1. Thank you so much ☺️

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  6. vote participate

    franchise and city calling

    be the kind of citizen that you are as a mother.

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    1. Thanks 😊

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      1. yw. i like your new pm. art carney. sic.

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      2. I like him too

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  7. Follow your heart, my friend. Relevance? Intentions? Your thought of “I want to make my city a better place” is more than enough. That’s a strong reason and definitely better than most politicians, whose main motives are personal gain and fame. Your “I want to make my city a better place” will guide you to make the right decisions and vote for the things the city needs.

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    1. Thank you for that Edward…a much needed comment right now ❤️‍🩹

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      1. You’re so welcome. I think the world would be a better place if we had more politicians thinking, “I want to make my city, state, and country a better place.”

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      2. Very true ☺️

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