I am me

Happy Wednesday evening everyone!

How was your day? Halfway through another week, can you believe it? Time is really flying by these days, at least for me. How about for you? Shoot me a text or drop me a comment, I always love hearing from you.

This week I met up with a dear friend of mine, and we had an incredible conversation. I had shared a couple things with her, and she reassured me that the fears I have are real. She’s been there with similar fears, and she wanted to make sure I wasn’t taking things lightly. She wanted to make sure I was aware of the “what if’s”.

Sometimes we become complacent in our thinking. We let our guard down and she wanted to make sure I always have my guard up.

When we were chatting, she shared some of her story with me. It made me sad hearing some of her experiences in life. I told her I was sorry she had to go through those situations. She said to me, “it’s okay. I’m stronger for it. It made me who I am today.” She’s one of the strongest, bravest women I know. It’s true, when we listen to other people’s stories, we see ourselves. I suppose that’s part of what connects us.

Again, the Universe made sure I knew that he sent my friend into my life to not only remind me that I’m stronger than I realize, but also, that my story, my life, it made me who I am today, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

I ran across this quote, and it brought home my chat with my friend. Things happen for a reason. Like John says, we’re here to learn lessons and there’s a reason I had the life I did. I know beyond any shadow of a doubt, the things I went through in life will absolutely help me help others.

I am still me and I am learning every day to be the best me possible. My mistakes in life don’t define me, they’ve helped me learn. They’ve helped me evolve and they’ve helped me grow as a person.

I love the part in the quote that says, “there are a lot of good things about me, you just need to look past the imperfections to see what’s right. If you can’t do that, then it’s your loss.”

To have that much self-esteem, I’m getting there, one day at a time.

I used to think having this kind of attitude meant I was haughty, not humble, but that’s not what it means. What it means is, if you can’t like me and love me for simply being me, if you can’t look past my imperfections, then you’re missing out on the really good things I bring to the table. The amazing things I bring to a friendship. The love I bring to my relationship. The unwavering love I bring to my children.

I can still be humble at the same time, realize that I am a good person. I am worthy of love. I am worthy of true friendships, and I am worthy and deserving of love.

Again, I’m not defined by my mistakes. I’m defined by the person I am inside. I’m defined by the ability to see my mistakes and know I have a lot to work on. I’m not perfect, but I sure am trying to be the very best version of myself.

I am finding my passion for life and for home. I am content in the things I have, and I don’t need stuff to make me happy. I need to keep working on learning to like and love myself.

The things that truly matter in my life are my relationship with my creator, my commitment and love for John and the boys. Our home. Oreo and Molly, family and friends and not in any particular order.

I am me and I’m beginning to like the person looking back at me in the mirror. It’s been a long road getting here, but I think I’m almost there.

I hope you love the person looking back at you in the mirror, because I sure do.

Well guys, that’s about all I have for tonight. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read tonight’s blog post.

Until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++ Hugs

PS

Here’s some photos for you to enjoy.

John captured the photos above of the Red Moon. Pretty amazing!

The sky the morning after the Red Moon:

And a little bit of art I decided to work on. I bought the egg from Dollar Tree and decided to paint it. I have some touch ups to do once this coat of paint is dry. But overall, I’m happy with the results.

Good night.