Life has been moving at a fast pace, but boy have we been having a BLAST with mom and diddy. We have done so much traveling and I can’t wait to share photos and about the places we stayed- the adventures we’ve had.
Right now though, I have a few days left with them before we have to say goodbye, so I’m soaking that up. My time on the computer has been limited, because my biggest focus is quality time with the people I love.
I did want to share something that I posted to Facebook yesterday. When I work- (and I had some work to do for some upcoming orders) I do a lot of thinking, and this is what was on my mind.
Words are so powerful. They can build a person up, or tear them down.
The same applies to our thoughts. What we tell ourselves can encourage and inspire us, or it can feed negativity, fear and worry.
Be authentic not only with yourself, but with everyone around you. It doesn’t mean you may always be adored for it, but people will always know you walk the talk.
Yesterday, a friend I’ve known for many years said something to me that had me crying tears of joy.
We don’t talk that often, but we keep in touch, and had shared a few exchanges over the weekend.
She said: ‘It means so much to me to get to have the gift of you in my life.’
I was humbled and deeply moved by those words which I knew were from her heart.
It also gave me pause to realize that we ALL have the power to show up and use our God given talents to lift others, to be real, and yes- to be vulnerable.
Authenticity matters, y’all. Honesty matters. Integrity matters.
We are all human and make mistakes, but even those matter, because it’s the biggest opportunity to learn.