Around us, nearly everything (everyone) seems to be in bloom, leaving us behind. I hadn't thought that we'd be here.
There is a lot to be said for vulnerability, for being able to say out loud to others the things that are painful to us. I admire those who have an openness to the world, who seek support as needed. For me, so much of my life has been a struggle of seeking external validation -- I am keenly aware of the ways in which I seek approval from others. It's been my hope and prayer this year to let go, even just a bit, of the fear of failure -- even more so, the idea that I am failing in this season if I can't be called someone's mama in a year's time.
Until then, I'll keep buying flowers and greens and filling our lives with things that bloom.
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