Good to Be Alive

Wow… it’s been awhile. There has been A LOT going on the past few weeks, so I’ll try not to get too crazy.

I have been doing much soul searching recently, and have not really come to any outstanding conclusions. I know, shocker, right?

I wonder.. do we always need some kind of epiphany when we do soul searching? Why can’t we just find ourselves at peace with who we are?

I like who I am. I don’t want to change who I am at the core for anyone.

This means I won’t change my religious beliefs (Want some Jesus, anyone? He’s amazing!).

I won’t change my political beliefs, nor will I stop being active in the political process – as long as we have a political process, that is.

I won’t change into someone I’m not to make someone like me, because if I am not liked for who I am, then what is the point?

I am at peace with me. I have a pretty good sense of humor. I am an outstanding cook/baker/culinary artist. I am creative. I am a mother. I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I like to have fun. I love my job. I love school. Sometimes I get a little crazy. Sometimes I like being alone. I love music. I am outspoken and not afraid to say what I think.

So, love me or don’t. THIS is something I have realized. What others think of me is not MY problem. It is theirs. It took a long time to get to that point, but the freedom that comes from not worrying about what everyone else thinks is awesome. I only need to worry about what Christ thinks of me.

Check out this song… it so fits everything I feel right now. And it is amazing!