Being: Me - From The Beginning

Let's go back to the beginning:

A little over a year ago I sat down in a conference room and proposed this brand idea I had called "Being: Me". I had no clue how to go about making it happen, but I was so passionate about creating a platform for young people to feel like they can be brave in their faith that I was determined to make it happen. 

Fast forward one year and I can't even express how excited I am to see how Being: Me has been brought to life. There are so many times in life when we dream and envision certain things for ourselves, but it's figuring out how to take the next step that will help us turn those dreams into reality. I'll be the first one to admit that finding the next step at some moments seems nearly impossible. I feel as if my brain is running in circles trying to find a door to go out to accomplish the next thing, but I just can't quite figure it out which door to take. Going through times like these are how I learned that it is okay to ask questions, to be curious, and to not always have an answer for everything. 

Society likes to tell us what "success" is. We start comparing ourselves to others around us instead of looking at where God has perfectly placed us. It took me a minute to be able to really do that for myself.  Honestly, I've always struggled with comparison. I didn't understand how I could be doing everything "right" and the person next to me is still 5 steps ahead of me. But who is to say that person is actually 5 steps ahead of you? There is no book on success that can say, "By 25, you need to have a husband, a child, a successful career, and a house of your own. Oh, and $20,000 saved." Your success can not be compared to anyone else's but your own. Once I understood this for myself, I suddenly felt the freedom to really accomplish what I was meant to do. I spent so many years trying to do what my idea of the "right" thing was to succeed. I worked hard, was dedicated to my career, and in return, I was blessed with incredible opportunities and experiences. However, through all of those opportunities and experiences, I wasn't allowing God to fully be in control. I was still trying to dictate what would happen next.

All of those moments led me to the last few months of being 23. That is when I nearly gave up on my dreams. I was ready to go home to my family. I was homesick. My career was at a stand still. I was struggling financially. To add to that, I had a niece and nephew that stole my heart and were thousands of miles away. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to end one journey, and begin the next one that I always thought was waiting for me. 

This is when I tell you, God works in mysterious ways. He is always planning, even when you think you've got Him all figured out. Those list of things I gave you as my reasons to give up and move home? 

God decided to take care of those for me. 

I will get into the specifics of how He so perfectly and graciously took over and guided me to this point in my life in a later blog post, but moral of the story? 2 days before my 24th birthday, 3 months after planning my escape out of LA, I had my planning meeting for Being: Me. 

I wish I could say that I had some specific moment in time happen that made me want to do Being: Me, but honestly, it's the last 25 years. Every day, every person, and every experience is being built into the brand. I want to share what I have learned and what I am continuing to learn with young people who may be experiencing the same hardships, trials, and conflicts that I have. And with all of this, I want to inspire people through the Being: Me merchandise. 

Wearing a shirt that says Being: Me, or a hat that says brave, or a keychain with a cross will cause people to ask questions. Those questions present you with the perfect opportunity to share YOUR story. Not the one you think they want to hear. But the story that is genuine to what God is doing in your life.

Life is going to be messy. It is going to throw you curve balls. It might even scare you sometimes. And most importantly, not everyone will understand your story. But when you open up about those parts of your life with the people around you, you create a conversation that allows people to be open about their insecurities, and together we can turn our insecurities into positive, uplifting features about ourselves. 

You have the choice to be brave in who you are. Take the risk. Because God risked everything for you and He is taking you through each experience for a reason. Embrace it and together we can change the world's view of "perfection" into God's view of "perfection". 

When you receive a piece of merchandise from Being: Me, you will be invited to join the "Being: Me movement" and continue sharing the message. Send in a video wearing your Being: Me merchandise telling the world what "Being: Kind, Being: Brave, Being: His, and Being: Me" means to you, or post a photo using the hashtag #beingme, and you could be a featured face of the Being: Me campaign! 

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well." - Psalm 139:14 

To purchase the official Being: Me shirt, head on over to Rise Up Wear  . For a limited time, get free shipping using code "freetobeme" . More designs are coming soon! 

xox, 

Madisen 

Being: Understood - Finding Peace Through Our Differences

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer to everyone.” Colossians 4:6

After the launch of “Being: Me”, I felt stuck. I had worked so hard on getting everything done that I hadn’t thought much about what I would do next. I knew the topics I wanted to eventually write about and share with you all through my blog, but I didn’t feel as if any of those ideas fit where I am at right now in my journey. I took a few steps back and thought about the situations and conversations I am going through in my day-to-day life, and one topic kept coming to mind.

Most people in my life know that I have always chosen to be a follower of Christ. It is not something I hide or stay quiet about. I do my best to live a Christ-centered life in all that I do, and even if we have spent minimal time together, you know this about me. However, when “Being: Me” came to life, I had multiple people say to me, “I didn’t know you were THAT Christian.” Or, “I knew you were religious, but I didn’t realize it was THAT important to you.”

Some of those statements came from innocence, but some of them came with a sense of judgement. It was as if the image of who I was in their eyes would never be the same. Even though we had previously bonded and created a friendship based off of love and kindness, the moment my faith became a reality to them, I was no longer the person they thought I was. I became their “idea” of what a Christian is, despite everything they already knew about me. I am still trying to figure out when the change happened where being a Christian came with such a negative connotation and an assumption that we are all judgmental hypocrites. Too harsh? I’m not so sure.

Honestly? I think we are all guilty of judgement. I think the lack of understanding each other has resulted in bitterness and unacceptance. But how can we judge something we don’t understand? I have learned a lot in my years living in Los Angeles about people who believe differently than me, and even people who don’t believe in anything. Of course it is hard for me to understand. My whole life I have worked hard for the purpose of glorifying God. I’ve been challenged by my faith daily, and I personally can’t fathom not having that as a driving force in my life.

But what about the people who weren’t raised like me? What about the people who have never heard anything about God other than what they read on the internet and through media? What about the people who have felt hurt by God and can’t seem to forgive the pain they felt? And most importantly, what about the people who have felt judged and excluded by Christians themselves? When we put all of these differences aside, we can start to realize how we all need the same thing. We all need love. We all need kindness. We all need to feel understood. But no one deserves to feel attacked. No one deserves to feel less than. No one deserves to feel alone.

As Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Within the last year, I have witnessed firsthand how people hate on the unknown. We all have our own imagination, and within that, we create these images of people based off of how our choice of media describes them. I’ve learned that with a lack of knowledge, our own opinions grow stronger. We get defensive and feel like we must always be ready to verbally attack the ones who don’t agree with us. I’m a firm believer that if everyone was able to witness different cultures with their own eyes; our world’s outlook would change. If we could create true relationships and friendships with everyone around us, our differences would seem smaller because we would be connected to each other through genuine love first.

Ultimately, there is power in knowledge. Wouldn’t it be so neat if we could all learn to listen to each other?  I am NOT saying we all have to agree, but if we could just be open to learning about each other, then we could start to understand the other side of the spectrum. Every opportunity I am given to share my faith with a peer, co-worker, or even a stranger, I do not take it for granted. It is the perfect opportunity to share why I believe what I believe, and every time, I learn more about my own faith because of the curiosity that follows my story. I am challenged by their questions and forced to look deep inside of myself for answers that I had never thought about prior to that moment. As a result, my faith grows stronger.

As followers of Christ, never forget that it is most important to stand by what you believe in and never sway from what God has instructed us to do. There will always be someone in your life who doesn’t believe the same way you do, but it is our job to share God’s word with every person we meet. Most importantly, remember to be kind with your words, exactly how Jesus would. Do not be full of hate. Do not be full of judgement. That is not our job. “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer to everyone.” Colossians 4:6

Being: Inspired - Conquering Our Giants

“We are all trying to live our best life in a world that wants us to fail… but that’s only because they are scared of what could happen if we succeed with God on our side.”

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Little delayed? I like to think otherwise.

We are officially one month in to 2018. We have had one month to live out resolutions, start fresh with new relationships and rekindle the relationships we’ve lost, and set new goals for ourselves to keep us inspired each and every day.

Personally, I have never been one to make a New Year’s Resolution. Each year, New Year’s Eve arrives and people gather together to celebrate in their own, unique ways with traditions that have been set for generations. For my family, New Year’s Eve doesn’t have the same effect. We don’t put a lot of emphasis on that night because honestly, what makes 12:00am on January 1st any different from 12:00am on any other day of the year? Other than the title we’ve given it, of course.

For those of you reading this who did set a resolution for 2018, are you still standing by it? Have you followed through with what you promised yourself or have you had unexpected obstacles come your way and block the path you thought God had put in front of you for this year? Obstacles that make you feel like you aren’t good enough, aren’t talented enough, or aren’t strong enough to complete the resolution you set out to complete? For the sake of this blog, let’s call these obstacles our “giants”. 

Have you heard the story of David and Goliath? If not, I suggest you read it (1 Samuel 17), but here is a quick summary. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to find a new king. He told him to go to Jesse, who had 8 sons, and He told Samuel that one of those sons would be the next king. David was Jesse’s youngest son and the last option that anyone thought God would choose to be king. Why?  No one believed in David’s abilities. They thought he was too young, too weak, too scared to fight Goliath. * Goliath was a giant living in the Philistines’ land, who needed to be defeated. He was protected with armor and was ready to kill whoever got in his way. * Through all of the people who told David that he wouldn’t succeed, he could have made the choice to back away, to not trust that God would be there for him. But he didn’t. Without any physical armor to protect himself at all, David trusted that God was the only armor he needed to fight this giant. So, he gathered five stones and a sling, and with one shot, David killed the giant. He instantly became a hero.

I love this story because it shows how no matter what giants come into our life and try to defeat us, God will always be our protector, our armor, and guide us through to continue on the path He laid out for us. We will be made stronger and our fears will become smaller with each obstacle He guides us through.

The way I see it, we are given 365 days a year to go after our dreams, grow deeper in our faith, and make changes in our lives’ to better ourselves, so why do we wait for the day when society says, “Alright! Here is your restart!”, when we can restart our mentality towards life at any moment we choose? We are constantly having to defeat giants in our life. Some are smaller than others, but each giant that crosses our path will cause our life to take a turn, or at least a detour, resulting in our yearly “resolutions” to be swayed and altered. Why wait all year for New Year’s Eve to arrive again so we can choose another resolution to tackle?

For me, a resolution is a dream. It’s a goal. It is something we set for ourselves to motivate us to become a better person. For Christmas this year, I got a new 2018 planner (thanks mom!), and at the beginning of each month, it asks me to fill in a list of six goals: spiritual, family, friendship, physical, personal, and financial, along with asking me to fill in my “Top Priority This Month”, and giving myself a monthly challenge. I had never thought to sit down and write these goals out for myself each month, and honestly, it was a little hard for me.  This list forced me to admit to myself that I do need to set goals for financial help or put more effort towards a relationship that has soured or pay more attention to my physical lifestyle. It also made me realize that these were, in some ways, my own “resolutions”. These were the things in my life that I needed to focus on and dedicate time to and I am able to set new ones each month.

At the beginning of each year, my friends and I get together for a “Vision Board Party”, where we all bring magazines, poster board, and a few craft items, and we cut out anything we see that inspires us. It can be quotes, photos, actors, movie posters, literally anything! We then attach them to poster board and put them somewhere in our home where we can get daily reminders of the things that make our hearts flutter and dreams go wild.

When I started making my vision board this year, I realized as I flipped through the magazines that nothing was making me feel as inspired as it had in years past. The occasional quote that made me think, “that could be a cool song.”, and of course the annual photo of Zac Efron made the cut, but in comparison to years’ prior, my board felt empty. I couldn’t decide if I should blame myself for loosing inspiration for the dreams I had set in my life or the lack of photos printed in the magazines. Whatever it was, I left the vision board party thinking that I needed more.

Why was I craving more though? I have made vision boards for years but what was it about this particular one that left me with such strong emotions? I had a blast with my classmates, as always, working together, reminiscing on last year’s memories and looking forward to the coming years accomplishments. When I got home, I had a long conversation with a friend about the night, explaining how I didn’t leave feeling inspired for what is to time like I had in years past. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t feel discouraged or disheartened, but I knew there was something different. Throughout our conversation, I spoke honestly about where my heart was at, and through that came a revelation. It was a realization that I had actually stopped living my life waiting for things, like a vision board, to spark that inspiration in my heart.

In 2017, I allowed myself to take my dreams, no matter how big or small, and do whatever I could to turn them into my reality. I trusted in God like I never had before. I wanted to live my life at the fullest capacity of what He made me to be able to do. I felt inspired every day! So when it came time for me to envision what 2018 would look like, I had already been doing it. Instead of mentally preparing myself for what “could be”, I started living my life for what “would be”. I didn’t have to sit and wait anymore, and I certainly didn’t need 12:00am on January 1st to happen for me to feel that sense of a fresh start in my life.

            Every morning is an opportunity for you to change your ways. Every night is a time for you to thank God for the good and the bad in your life and ask him for guidance against the giants that may come your way. And every moment is a chance for you to open your eyes to your abilities and conquer everything God has put in your heart to do. Your dreams are in your heart for a reason, you just have to trust that He will make them happen in His time. While you’re on the journey He set out for you, you must work hard every single day. You must work on your craft and never stop wanting to be better at the talents He gave you.

I believe any of us can do something as powerful and remarkable as David did if we hand our lives fully over to God and trust Him with our future. A vision board, a yearly resolution, or any other method won’t help us conquer our own giants. Only God can help us through it. We can accomplish big things, just like David did. We just need to remember three things:

1.     We need to know who our enemy is. David knew Goliath was his enemy in this situation. There will always be someone or something who will try to tear you down and stop you from fulfilling the life God is creating for you. We need to be cautious of the giants that will stand in our way and trust that we can conquer them.

2.     We need to be aware and fully accept the abilities and talents God gave YOU. Not everyone can be amazing at everything, so we have to stop comparing ourselves to our peers and focus on the talents we were specifically given. Those skills will be what carries you to reach your full potential.

3.     We need to remember that God is in control. When things get tough and it seems like our giants are winning, we need to believe in Him more, not less. It’s easy to get mad and frustrated when things aren’t working out the way we want them to, but it’s in those times that we need to trust God more and know that we can do anything through Him.

A lot can happen in one year. Document it. Set goals for yourself each month. Explore new things. Meet new people.  We are all trying to live our best life in a world that wants us to fail… but that’s only because they are scared of what could happen if we succeed with God on our side. Let’s conquer those giants together.

2018 will only be as good as you allow it to be. So let it be absolutely amazing.

Being: Madison Wheat - Standing Through Your Brokenness

“I wasn’t aware of my dependence on the Lord and how much I truly needed him until life really started to get hard.”

As a part of the Being: Me blog series, I wanted to bring in friends of mine whose stories have inspired not only me, but so many other people. They are the definition of what Being: Me is, but they have had one incredible journey to get to where they are today. These are my peers, my role models, my sisters in Christ. 

First up, we have my best friend Madison Wheat. I could talk about her for days, but to sum up our friendship, we met 12 years ago, had a long distance friendship, then quickly became roommates for a few months. We’ve been through one car accident, two stolen debit cards, a few heartbreaks, a couple crushes, multiple church services, lots of hikes, an insane amount of sushi, and a never ending adventure of conquering our dreams. There’s so much more to tell you about us, but for now, I want you to meet my girl, Madison.

Madison’s story is complex. She’s been through more than most people have in life at just 23 years old, but the thing I love most about Madison, is that she isn’t afraid to share her story with the world. As she said, “I believe God allowed me to endure some really hard times so that I could encourage and cultivate an environment of vulnerability for other young women to know that their brokenness is welcome here too and that I stand with them.”

 So, let’s start with the Being: Me slogan. What does “Being: Kind, Being: Brave, Being: His, Being: Me” mean to you?

 Madison: I don’t care what anyone says, I think kindness gets you so much further in life. I think that people believe that they have to push their way to the top, when truly just being kind, loving on others, and showing genuine interest is going to get you so much further. We have to learn to love people despite our differences. We have to learn that there is a difference between hating somebody and just disagreeing with somebody. One in every three college students is battling loneliness, but we have the power to change that. To simply be kind, and offer a hello, ask them “Hey, how are you today?”, instead of just passing them by. We need to stop looking for differences in each other and start looking to things that unite us. Whether the difference is race, culture, religion, career choice, or social status, we need to put those things aside, learn to be kind, and embrace our differences because that is the most important thing our world needs today. 

Being brave is also vital to who we are as women of God. Learning to step out of our comfort zone and trust him. When God called me out to L.A., I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t have a place to live, I didn’t have any money, and it was hard. I was poor and I ate Taco Bell way too much! But I stepped out and trusted God. I was brave to move all the way across the country to a place that I was unfamiliar with to trust His calling, and in turn, I was blessed through that. Being brave is so important to fulfilling His calling in our lives. God is not calling us to be comfortable. God is calling us to step out and be voices for those who don’t have one. Sometimes that means leaving our comfort zone, and doing something that may make us a little bit nervous. So that’s when being brave is extremely important.

In regards to Being: His, it is so important that the number one thing you remind yourself is who you are and whose you are. You are His beloved, cherished, prized possession. You are held in high esteem, forgiven, redeemed, and heeled. There are so many adjectives that could be used to describe the way the Jesus sees us. It is so important to remind yourself of that.

As for what makes Madison, Madison: It’s her story. Her past. Her faith. Next, I asked her how her life circumstances have affected the woman she has become today.

Madison: Whether it is sexual abuse, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, clinical depression and anxiety, I feel like the circumstances that I’ve walked through in life have truly shaped me into the woman I am today. I am a young woman who is passionate about other young women, who will fight for the security, joy, and worth in other girls whose circumstances are also difficult. I think it’s important for girls to know that nobody’s life is perfect. None of us are immune to hard times. None of us are excused from difficult trials, but it’s what you do in the midst of those circumstances. You have to have an attitude of gratitude. You have to learn to be thankful in hard times. It could be easy for me to allow myself to wallow in despair when I think about my childhood and the abuse I endured, but I believe God allowed me to endure some really hard times so that I could encourage and cultivate an environment of vulnerability for other young women to know that their brokenness is welcome here too, and that I stand with them. That I know what it is like to be broken, to be on the lowest rope. And because of that I can empathize with them, but also look at our hope, at how much greater God is than our problems right now. In all of the hard times, it’s really important to look to the future. 12 year-old Madison was stuck in an abusive cycle where she was told that her worth was only determined in the pleasure she could give to a man. But 23 year-old Madison is in a healthy relationship with a man who honors and respects her. A man who loves her, but loves Jesus more. 16 year-old Madison was swallowed by depression and anxiety, but now 23 year-old Madison is leading a bible study and is cultivating an online community of young women to come along side of each other and encourage each other through hard times. 17 year-old Madison wanted to take her own life, but here she is today, living and learning to love life even when it’s hard. Whatever you are going through right now, there is a better and brighter future tomorrow. And one day, you’ll be able to look to your husband and children and say, “man I’m so glad that I lived to see this day.”

So how does Madison let her faith determine who she is as a person today?

Madison: For me, I grew up in the church and I grew up as a believer, but I wasn’t aware of my dependence on the Lord and how much I truly needed him until life really started to get hard. I’ve seen His grace come in and radically change my life in the ways I interact with other people and the ways that I see myself. It is so important to know that God has created you as a unique, beautiful, worthy being who has different talents and different abilities than the girl standing next to you. So for me, going into every opportunity, it’s important to know that my talents were given to me in a unique and special way, and that someone else’s inability to see my worth does not determine who I am. It is not a bad thing to know your worth and talents, to know the things that you are good at and celebrate those, even cherish them. I have to keep the Lord at the front of it all because through blessings or trails, he deserves the glory. God is in control. It doesn’t matter how much I plan in my life, ultimately the Lord’s will is going to come to fruition, so I might as well give him glory and honor in that. Sometimes His blessings look different than we think they will look. I have waited many times where God has said “no” to a dream of mine, and I’ve come to realize that God’s “no” is really a form a protection. It usually means there is something better around the corner. And sometimes His “no” is simply a “wait”. A “wait for better timing.”

Want to find out more about Madison? Head on over to her blog and social media pages to get in touch!

Instagram: @metoosister and @madisonwheat

Facebook: @metoosister

Blog: madisonwheat.wordpress.com

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Being: Me - Stepping Stones

“You’re different.” That is a statement I have heard over and over again. For years, I wasn’t sure how to respond. An awkward laugh and a quick “well… uh, thanks, I guess?”, would be the best I could come up with. Now, I’m sure I’m not the only person reading this who has been told that. But have you ever sat down and wondered what people see in you that’s so different? Maybe it’s because you like to speak your mind and not hide how you’re feeling around your peers. Maybe you’re different because your mind wanders and you create an entire made-up world in your imagination, only for it to be brought to life the next day through your creations. Or maybe you don’t have a clue what makes you different, but you still know who you are and you’re going to embrace that for the rest of your life. 

Being different is exciting. Being different is what inspires others to find who they are. And most importantly, being different is what makes me: me. It wasn’t until I was about 21 years old that I truly realized and embraced what my “different” was. But before we get into that, let’s go back to when I was just 14. I was living in Eureka, Missouri as a freshman in high school and I spent all of my free time dancing, creating, and performing. For starters, you should know I have always been a dreamer. (I have my parents and mentors to thank for that.) No matter what I achieved, I was never done reaching because as my accomplishments grew, my dreams grew bigger. So when you tell a 14-year-old dreamer that an opportunity came up for her to move to Los Angeles for the summer, you know she is going to scream. And cry. And jump for joy. So naturally, I did all three. (Side note, that “one” summer in LA is still going, 9 years later.)

I’ll save my Los Angeles transition story for another blog post, but long story short, when I moved, I thought, “This is it. This is when I will finally be able to conquer those things I have dreamed about every single day for as long as I can remember.” Little did I know, God had other plans. 

Now, don’t get me wrong. I’ve accomplished a lot in my years here in LA and I’m proud of those accomplishments. But, for some reason, I’ve always lacked a sense of satisfaction. I could never figure out why I wasn’t happy with all of the things I had been so blessed with, and why I was always wanting more when I already had so much.  Ultimately, each one of those accomplishments were learning experiences. I was put through all of those moments in time because each one of them was molding me into the woman I am today. But it always went back to the same questions. How long was I going to have to search to find this satisfaction that I so desperately wanted?

Nine years. Nine years of music videos, commercials, concerts, awards shows, pilots, guest stars, and naturally, a boyfriend or two, my years in Los Angeles have been quite the whirlwind. I’m fortunate enough to have been raised in a Christian home and I like to think I’ve always had a good head on my shoulders. I’ve made mistakes and I’ve done things I regret, but I always come back to the foundation for which I was raised on. I mean, throwing someone so young from a small town into a big city can have a serious impact. Being on set working long hours with people I barely know, meeting music producers in clubs that I wasn’t even old enough to get into, being asked if I’m comfortable with a nude sex scene for a film when I was just 16 years old (hard pass, BTW.) All of these things opened my eyes so quickly. I saw the world in a whole new way, all while I was trying my best to life a Christ-centered life. I’m anxious to share all my experiences and stories with you through this blog, but I’m going to start with one very important moment in my life. The moment I truly realized my “different” was my faith. My belief that there is something greater than what we have here right in front of us. No matter what I accomplished in my career, I was never going to be satisfied, because I was doing all of these things for myself, instead of doing them to glorify God. That is when I started to understand that I needed to embrace my “different”, rather than keep it on the sidelines. 

When I turned 21 years old, I went through a very public break-up that changed a lot for me (don’t worry, we will get there in this blog, too). No, this isn’t a heartbreak story. It was simply a change in my life for the better. It forced me realize that there was so much more of myself I needed to discover. I had spent so many years pursuing a music career I wasn’t passionate about, cutting my hair to fit acting roles that were against everything I stood for, trying to make myself appear to be someone that I wasn’t, to fit a mold that I was never going to fit into. Well now, after a few years “off the radar”, I’ve decided I need to share my story with all of you. The people who watched me grow up. The people who impacted my life. The people who always saw the “different” in me and pushed me to become the person I am now. And, if I’m lucky, maybe even people I have never even met can be changed by my story. So, that is why I have created Being: Me. 

I want every one of you to realize that you can go through the hardest of times or the best of times, but if you aren’t embracing who you truly are, you will never find peace or comfort. You will always be searching for something greater, just like I was. Being: Me is a community. A place for all of us to come together and share how incredible it can be to be different with God on our side. A place where we will be kind and brave in all that we do. Where we will share His love and not be ashamed of it. And most importantly, a place where we can all feel free to be ourselves and find the beauty in that. I have made the choice to be my own kind of “different” and I am finally ready to share my journey with you.

So, here I am. At 24 years old, I am still a dreamer of course, but I’m even more of a believer. A believer that the plans I have made for myself will not even compare to the plans God has for my life. A believer that knows when I choose to live my life fully for Him, not for myself, I will start to feel that sense of satisfaction once again. I know people will say to me, “you’re different.” But I no longer have to respond with an awkward, “well... uh thanks I guess?”. But I will reply with one simple statement. “I’m just Being: ME.” 

“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” – Song of Solomon 4:7

**PS, I will also be sharing some of my favorite fashion trends of the season, as well as doing reviews of Christians books and movies I’ve seen! Want to see something on the blog? Click the contact page and send me a message!