You know what's funny?
I am beginning to write a blog about being authentic and it took me forever to find a template that I thought might be acceptable. To whom you ask? You....no me...I mean you???? At one point I realized that I needed to settle because finding something that was fully "me" was getting increasingly complicated. I admit it. I am complicated. I am a mom, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a counselor, a decorator, a chef, a life coach, an administrator, a spritual advisor, a believer, and on occasion a superhero of sorts to someone little. But truly at the core of me, I am who I was created to be. Hence, part of the reason I am passionate about this very subject of authenticity. I have not reached the pinnacle of what that means or even delved deep enough into it to accept it completely, but that is the journey I am on. Truth be told, many women everywhere are daily looking themselves in the mirror rehearsing a conversation they had, or questioning a decision they made and how the outcome might have been different. Even more we are constantly doubting that who we are is enough to bring change to our lives and others. This is the quest: to accept myself in all my glory, good, bad and indifferent and from that place be ready for change. Do not misunderstand me, I have no interest in being a b$%^* and proud. That is not at all my heart. Actually quite the opposite. I really believe that when I am fully embraced by my own heart and allow it to bloom in into it's fullness, loving people will be an absolute. Perfection is not of interest to me...being authentic and loving it is!
I hope to have many join me in this quest. Are you ready for your beautiful revealing?
I am beginning to write a blog about being authentic and it took me forever to find a template that I thought might be acceptable. To whom you ask? You....no me...I mean you???? At one point I realized that I needed to settle because finding something that was fully "me" was getting increasingly complicated. I admit it. I am complicated. I am a mom, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a counselor, a decorator, a chef, a life coach, an administrator, a spritual advisor, a believer, and on occasion a superhero of sorts to someone little. But truly at the core of me, I am who I was created to be. Hence, part of the reason I am passionate about this very subject of authenticity. I have not reached the pinnacle of what that means or even delved deep enough into it to accept it completely, but that is the journey I am on. Truth be told, many women everywhere are daily looking themselves in the mirror rehearsing a conversation they had, or questioning a decision they made and how the outcome might have been different. Even more we are constantly doubting that who we are is enough to bring change to our lives and others. This is the quest: to accept myself in all my glory, good, bad and indifferent and from that place be ready for change. Do not misunderstand me, I have no interest in being a b$%^* and proud. That is not at all my heart. Actually quite the opposite. I really believe that when I am fully embraced by my own heart and allow it to bloom in into it's fullness, loving people will be an absolute. Perfection is not of interest to me...being authentic and loving it is!
I hope to have many join me in this quest. Are you ready for your beautiful revealing?
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Sitting here, trying to organize our bills and outflow this week, conscience of the cupboard's demand for more food and the "when-where-what" will satisfy (really my kids tummies) and that while the season's beauty is my favorite, it also prods us toward the needs of other.... yes! I say that I too am one who struggles often understanding that life--the whole sum of our life's blueprint--our individual journeys--are not defined from moment to moment, but from glory to glory. Today, I choose not to agree with the pressure that enjoys hangin' around our front door, but rather continue to sing, rest, paint, play (especially with the little ones who beg me to daily), and dream. Life for me is much bigger than tomorrow--it's about the tomorrows of the ones I call family and friend. Dreaming there is endless and eternal--with no worries in sight--I am that happiest right there.
Thank you once again, for inspiring-thought provoking time outs Linette! They are gifts to all of us listening! I love you for them!
Love you Chrissy. Love your journey of freedom. Thanks for always being ever encouraging!