Here I am writing my first blog post! Oh my gosh, I can’t even tell you how many times I have imagined this moment. I have thought about blogging for a few years now but never actually followed through with this idea.

Why?

Because I was a victim to my own thoughts. You know, those thoughts inside your head that tell you things like:

“You aren’t a writer.” “You’re not important enough to blog.” “No one would want to read about what you have to say.” etc…

Yeah, I think you know what I am talking about, the side of yourself that makes you feel like you can never measure up. The little voice inside your head that compares you to other people’s success and tries to tell you that you can never be like them. Let me tell you friends, these voices are STRONG! They want to keep you in that safe zone. They like your comfort zone, but if I have learned anything in my life, it is that you can’t grow if you stay in that comfort zone.

So, here I am writing this first blog post and canceling out all those voices that are trying to stop me.

Why?

Because I have come to realize, I am worth it!

I am important enough!

My story matters!

I don’t know if only one person will read this or if by some miracle it will go viral. Either way, I am excited for this journey. Even if no one reads this, it’s OK!

Why?

Because for one of the few times in my life, I am doing this for me, in spite of what others think. I am putting my self first and allowing myself to be truly vulnerable to others.

So let me ask you friend, when was the last time you stopped listening to those voices in your head?

When was the last time you opened yourself up and were vulnerable? Maybe this vulnerability was just with yourself, or maybe a close friend?

When was the last time you stood up to those voices inside your head, and said back to them, “I AM ENOUGH!”

When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Did it result in growth?

Are you living a fear-based life or a faith-based life?

It is never too late to take back control of your life! One of my favorite sayings is, just do it scared. It can be scary and it takes courage, but friends it is time to take that jump. Sometimes, we are so afraid of falling that we never even give ourselves the chance to fly. So stop looking at the fall for a second, and picture how beautiful it would be to soar.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton