Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for being ________.

I'm thankful for being Sarah. We (yes, myself included) waste 3/4 of our time attempting to be somebody or something else. And, generally, the "somebody or something else" is a result of expectations of one or several others...or by our own unfair and unrealistic expectations brought about by trying to please others.

Eh, I'm kinda tired of wasting my time. Tired of trying to live out unfair and unrealistic expectations that I was never intended to meet. I'm the only one with THIS matchless set of abilities, experience, thought process, and (non)creativity. There is nobody else in all Existence exactly like me...yeah, I know what you're thinking...HUSH! lol

I LOVE it! I LOVE that it's just the two of us. God & Sarah. Sure, others have their inferences. And, contrary to my old way of thinking, it DOES make a difference to whom I choose to listen. I know some people who lift me up with a glance & a smile, and I also know some people who can lower me right back down with a frown or a glare.

But the truth is: it's nobody's responsibility but my own to build, authenticate, and flourish my attitude, demeanor, communication, self-talk, character, and walk of faith. And, you know what? It's nobody's responsibility but YOURS to see that YOUR attitude, demeanor, communication, self-talk, character, and walk of faith are strong, authentic, and growing. Put your name in the blank I left up at the top and see what you come up with.

I am somebody. I am Sarah. I like being me. And I need nobody to make me somebody.

Neither do you. You & I are different because we're supposed to be.

Father, thank you for who You are and who You are making of me. I no longer am a single, childless, college student. I do not routinely walk campus...study...or care for only myself. Being a wife, mom, employee, daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, layman, & friend tends to be a bit demanding. So many speak of the psychological whirwhind life can bring on---it can and certainly does when I get my eyes off of who You have me being in the nowness of my living. Help me get me eyes, mind, and spirit back on who You have me being right here, right now...talk to You in a little bit.

So, what are you thankful for today?

Big Love,
Sarah