I am worthy simply because I am here.

When I was younger, I would get complimented on my work all of the time. I worked hard to be great at what I did.

Ace the test... make the basket... become valedictorian... lose the weight... advance in my career... find a husband ...pay off the car ...own a house.

I began to determine my value based on those things.  If I did a great job and continued to do well and succeed-I was worthy of happiness and all of the blessings in life. I have been on this journey as long as I can remember.

I had a lightbulb moment today. My worth doesn’t depend on my success.

What?!

That's right folks!

I told myself today that I am worthy simply because I am here. And I believed it. And I felt my body come alive. I felt my muscles relax. I felt my spine strengthen. I felt the energy move through my heart. I felt the tingling in my toes. I felt the warmth in my core. And in that moment my soul came home.

And I am alive.

So as the past 6 months have broke my spirit. And the past 2 years have challenged me to my core. This one moment healed me.

This woman is not giving up. This women deserves it all. All that her spirit desires. Simply because she is here

...and listening to the desires of her heart.

I will rewrite the messages in my mind. I will be cautious of how these beliefs can creep back in. I will recognize the peace I feel when I connect to my soul and live out my purpose.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for continuing to work on my heart during these times of challenge. Thank you for continual grace.

With love, me.