Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. (right about now I
eat a Tic Tac just to mix things up).
And the clock goes on.
Life, eh? That’s a phrase I emit along with
a sigh, sometimes. When things get rough. When I’m sad, when I’m happy, when my
thoughts swirl around in my head like a hurricane, and everything seems too
much. Life, eh?
Right now I’m sitting at my desk,
everything’s peaceful, but I know in the back of my head I should probably be
somewhere, doing something, talking to someone. But instead I’m here. Talking
to you. What about you? Where are you? At your desk, perhaps? Having a bit of
alone time? First of all, I’m very privileged to have you joining me today – no
really, it’s an honour. I’d like to share with you a little piece of thought, or
a bunch of words, or whatever you want to call it. So maybe grab a bite to eat
(speaking of eating, I might go get something myself. Apple strudel or tuna
sandwich….tough decisions) and join me on this little piece of mind food.
Hehe…two kinds of food…..I’m a genius.
Moving on..
I think I’ll talk about you.
Haha, did you just freak out? Don’t worry,
it’s not like it sounds! It’s just, well, is it just me that has a hard time
being myself and finding who I truly am? Sometimes I doubt myself and
confidence doesn’t come easy on those days. Am I loved? Am I valued? Do I
actually have talents and gifts that are important? Do I have a purpose in this
world? If you’ve got some questions like this, I dare you to READ ON!
First of all, here are a few points I’d like
to make (yes, that’s right, I’m Miss. Professionally Speaking today):
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Everyone has their own talents.
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Everyone is valued.
·
Everyone has their own little place
in LIFE.
Sooooo….I don’t know much about you, but I
do know that you’re YOU. “Duh!” is what you’re thinking, but just take me
seriously for a moment, and I’ll explain.
Lots of people have struggles finding out
who they really are, I know I did! And still do, to be honest. Social media
keeps projecting this false image that we’re supposed to look like and be like.
There’s a lot of pressure to be up to
date and what everyone else is doing; what you “should” be doing. But have you
ever stopped to think about who YOU are? What do you love? What things are you
gifted in?
Miss, Mr, or Mrs, I hereby declare that you
have full permission to BE YOURSELF.
It’s as simple as that really – you weren’t created by
mistake. You were created to specifically, well, BE YOU. God created a love for
you out of the best that He had. In His eyes, you are PRECIOUS. Here’s a pretty
darn cool bible verse that proves it (1 Corinthians 6:20):
“You were
bought at a price.”
Aww, I know I’m feeling the love. Also, why we’re still on
the same page (sorry, pun intended), you are created for a purpose. A PURPOSE.
Not just to stand here on earth, but He’s actually got a plan for your life.
Soooo, flip to your bibles everyone…Oh, no, wait, I’ve got it right here so you
don’t have to (a round of applause goes to anyone that did actually reach for
their bible – I commend you). Here it is (Jeremiah 29:11):
“For I know
the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
For me, that’s such a relief. I have really high expectations
of myself, so to hear that God has a plan for my life is just fab. I’m free to
be me! (*cheesiness alert*) I am precious, I am created for a purpose, and I’m
myself!! And you know what’s really cool?
YOU are precious! YOU are created for a purpose! YOU are free
to be yourself!
People need someone like you. You totally have a place in
this world, and you’re totally valued. Totally.
Okay, you can breathe out now. Phew.
To finish off, here’s quote from the brilliant Dr. Seuss:
“Today you
are you. That is truer than true. There is no one in the world that is youer
than you.”
Don’t try to be anyone else, be yourself, because everyone
else is taken. And if you weren’t you, who would fill your shoes? Your shoes
are valued. Loved. Created for a purpose. By HIM.
x
