Living Life Outside of a Box

I remember when I first “truly” surrendered my life to Christ. I was a hot mess! I didn’t get euphoric feelings of release or an immediate life-altering Saul-like conversion. I was wavering, fighting every day to allow my life choices to line up with my heart’s decision. I failed more often than not. In order to help myself, I did what I thought was best. I put myself in this fake religious box filled with rules galore. I was miserable and I’m sure the people around me sensed it and were just as repelled as I was. 

Thankfully I’ve grown since then and I’m learning every day that I wasn’t created to be an exact replica of anyone else. My personal walk with Christ, my relationship with my husband, my children, and my work will look incredibly different. Even my style is complex! Some days I’m super feminine and other days I grab my Doc Martin’s and a black hoodie. The complexity of me and of YOU is what makes us uniquely beautiful. 

I’m tired of boxing myself in. I’m realizing the people I enjoy the most, especially online are the ones who are clearly running in their lane, owning it with all of their unique quirks! It takes COURAGE to show up as your true self in every arena. I can’t say I’m there yet, but I’m working towards it. 

Cheers to showing up more authentically you this week!

-Briana Ariel