As I sit here on a rock, listening to the tiny little waterfall rush down I can’t help but feel at peace. Calm. Worry free. I could have a million things on my mind but when I come out to my favorite spot in good ol Fort Scott I always feel relived and as if the rest of the world just stands still for a little bit.
I’ve tried to start this blog probably a million times. No joke. Every time I feel like its not good enough or no one will want to read it. But then I think, why does it matter? I just want to start one because It something I’ve always wanted to do. So today I decided to take a little hike to my favorite spot and just go for it.
Something that has always held me back from doing many
things (like starting a blog) is that fear of “What will people think” But what
I’ve been realizing in the last few months is, it honestly doesn’t matter what
people think. I remember one of my friends saying something along the lines of
“You don’t have to fit in a box. You were made to do something special and that
usually requires you to not care what others think and live outside the social
norms.” There is so much freedom in putting aside those people pleasing
thoughts and embracing who you are. Finding your identity in Christ and being the person God intended you to be.
A couple months ago I saw this really awesome necklace. It
was a key with the words “Be You” on it. The moment I saw it I loved it. I asked Megan where she got it. She informed
me that her husband makes them. I asked
if he could make me one and long story short, he did. When I asked how much it
would cost his answer kinda blew me away! He said, “Nothing, it’s all
yours…When you decided to wear it take a picture and post a message on social
media about the importance of embracing your uniqueness. If anyone else should
need it more, give it away and I’ll give you another one.” I knew right away this key was just a little
reminder from God to keep on embracing that freedom I have in Him. To not care
what others think and to just wear those leggings... Haha But for real, when you
decided to embrace your uniqueness and remember that you were created to do something
special it makes life is so much better, So much more enjoyable and helps you
to live in the moment. To Be Present. To Be You!
Thank you Kenny Felt for starting the "Be You" necklaces and
for letting me name my blog after them!
