We are all a work in progress...

Different things come natural to each of us as women... some of us how to fill the role of a mother easy, fall into being a wife as if we were our whole lives, make beautiful quilts, create delicious homemade meals, bake as if it was our job, organize and decorate our homes as if we were an interior designer. From the outside, others look at these things and say, this woman is perfect. I could never do these things. That's where our insecurities creep in. That's where we fail ourselves, when we think less of ourselves in the light of others and let the deceit of defeat indwell us. Is it because some people have more experience, some people have more support, some people have more faith in themselves? Who's to know the exact root of self-loathing thoughts. The fact is though that they are their and we need to change our negative thinking. We need to remember our blessings and the things we are good at. The gifts that we contribute to this world. Even if we don't know how to do things as good as we would like, there is still time to improve. More so, the things that we see as our shortcomings, most people don't even notice. Why continue to drain ourselves of energy when we hold the power to do what is best for us and we ultimately determine our happiness and peace from within. Start with your strengths! I am a friend, I am a daughter, I am smart, I am educated, I am dedicated, I am loyal, I put forth effort, I am willing to learn, I am willing to change when need be, I am not afraid to ask for help, I am up for a challenge. You see, you will find you do know much more than you ever thought and you are worthy. You were meant to give this world your own uniqueness. You do not have to be a cookie cutter version of someone else. You are you! Beautiful, compassionate, helpful, kind, and prosperous in your own ways! Now show the world who you are. There is no shame in being you! Shine your brightest. Now is the time to live your life. Don't wait, don't hesitate. Live each day to the fullest!