This is Me

You guys... it's NOVEMBER.... that's weird right? Like it's not just me? I saw one of those memes the other day about how many days till Christmas and it totally freaked me out. This year has gone crazy fast. And then we are going to be in the year 2020... does that weird anyone else out?!?!? Aren't we supposed to have flying cars now?

Anyway- I digress. A few weeks ago you saw on my blog that I interviewed Dr. Daniel Kimbley when he and his wife, Heather, came to visit us out in the desert. What I failed to mention was that he also interviewed me for his podcast. Not only was I completely honored and humbled to be asked to be on his show, but I was also nervous. I don't mind poking and prodding into someone else's life and hearing their story. I always find myself being inspired by those stories and with that thought in mind, it got me thinking... what do I have to bring to the table?

This is me - normally wearing workout clothes or sweats, hair up in a bun... dirty hair up in a bun LOL

Is my life inspiring? I don't know. Does the work that I do matter? Maybe? Will people think what I have to say is a waste of time? I hope not! With these questions looming in the back of my mind I plunged into the interview with Daniel.

A few days later he released the podcast and with a deep breath I pressed play.

How I feel about the podcast doesn't matter. What exactly I said in the podcast doesn't matter either. What does matter is that I was genuine and true to myself in this interview. Everything said was with transparency and vulnerability and for that I am happy.

This one can be found in my arms quite often when I'm not kissing puppies ;)

Sometimes I try to conceal parts of me. Maybe I don't like these parts, or I'm afraid of what others will think, but this podcast showed me that even the "ugly parts" have value and unless we face them honestly they will continue to exploit us.

Now on a daily basis I try to put myself out there in a way that I wouldn't previously. It also helps that I now have two little eyes always watching me. Yes, she's too young to retain what she sees now, but one day she will learn so much by watching what I do. I want to live my life in a way that everyday she can be proud of her mom.

What can you do today that will push you out of your comfort zone? What is it that you are holding back because you fear the judgment of others? Embrace these things and step out in them knowing that you will be better for it.

If you have interest in hearing the podcast, check it out here. Enjoy and let me know what you think!