Muddy Waters & Authenticity
I was trapped in mud in the middle of a dark forest. All I wanted and still do, sometimes, is to sleep or run away. That's what being stuck felt like. Uncomfortable...yes, but all too familiar. Looking down at the mud I knew I couldn't keep running. I had to buck up. I had to kick myself out of my comfort zone. Years later, I am still learning. I am learning that not only did I have to change circumstances but that I also needed to change physically, and over all mentally as well. Rain and mud give life. Rain helps things grow and mud, well, it isnt always pretty but comes with the territory. God designed both and they usually come hand in hand with our crops, flowers, etc during this particular season. I've always been fond of storms and maybe God knew I would always relate best to them. Slowly, I felt better. I rediscovered hobbies, likes, dislikes, boundaries and much more. Yet, I felt something still awry. As growth goes, these discoveries can oft...