#bevulnerableandcourageous

Learning to let myself be vulnerable with situations I am going through, by giving myself 5 minutes to feel emotional and then time to get back and focus on my goals. It's definitely not an easy task, but something I am working on with whatever life throws at me. Thank you to the people in my life who have listened without judgement and helped me through each situation. I appreciate you and love you so much! #learningtoletgo #letgo #bevulnerable #bevulnerableandcourageous #lovemypeople #nojudgement (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkPZi0QLxoD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of the things that’s difficult for many; including myself, is to be vulnerable, or show vulnerability. 💝 I wasn’t sure if wanted to re-record my video (see previous post), because I felt that, I felt my emotions take over. But then I decided to keep it, just as it is! It’s who I am, I felt a mix of emotions, and that’s okay! I felt wonderful to give back, and then felt a flashback of why I had to stay at the Safehouse in the first place. Even though it’s been over 30 years; that pain will still be there, but I’m thankful I had help to get through it. 💓 I am okay with being vulnerable, I’m okay with being ME, and I’m okay! 🥰 I’m Blessed, and know those Women are Blessed. 🙏🏼 #bevulnerableandcourageous #itsoktobevulnerable #itsoktobeme #healingfrompain #helphealhumanity #womenwhosupportwomen #faceyourfears #domesticviolencesurvivor #imblessed🙏 #itsoktocry (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JJPGLpWYX/?igshid=13pew8oshgwl5

Shoelace Pose 💗 Speaking of.... I had 99 problems but tying my shoes with a heavy breath isn’t one of them anymore. 💙 The scar tissue I have from beating myself up is now being projected as wisdom since I have spent the last year loving myself, licking my wounds and no longer being stunted by my growth because I didn’t want to leave my comfort zone. ❤️ We all know what we are ‘good’ at and ‘not good’ at and it was solely my responsibility to work on me. I had to succumb to the realization that I was the only one that could do this and that no one else could do it for me. I could find accountability partners and cheerleaders but ultimately it was ON ME! 💛 Things I’m still good at: Being a morning person. Eating the right foods. Proofreading. Cooking. Laughing. Planning. Sharing my love for healthy things. Taking time for myself. Organizing. Crying. Letting things go. Reading. Being more present. Being a beginner. Allowing myself to be more vulnerable. Never being late. (Pet peeve) 🖤 Things I’m still not good at: Heights. June bugs. Elevators. Math. Trusting. Coordination. Keeping surprises a surprise. Breaking down my walls. Scary situations. Clutter. Using knives without cutting myself. Flying on a plane smaller than a 757. Winning anything I enter myself in. When my kids are upset. 💚 I’m working on some of these things. I doubt I will ever be good with the first six. 😂 💜 If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? ❤️ . . . #stayhumble🙏 #bevulnerableandcourageous #newbeginnings2019 #loveyourselftoday #lickyourwounds #shoelacepose #startwithyourheart #loveyourselfmore2019 #selfdiscoverytools #startwithyourhealth #theartofuncertainty #selflovetribe #memyselfnmichelle (at Forney, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwo1GpjAeaj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1byzs87q7wp4z

Super Sunday, sweet friends. To all the people who show up with hugs, forehead kisses, love and friendship, I love you. To everyone in my world who holds me up and holds me close even through the sticky and messy, I am so grateful. To everyone who understands the words when the words don’t make sense and the rambling thoughts when they keep running over themselves, you are treasured. My sweet family (by blood or choice), I love you all so. Just for today, give that hug, kiss a forehead, listen longer, give grace easier, be the friend you wish for. I love you more than words. Thank you for always leaving me stronger, wiser and better than you found me. #whatsyourintention #wordsheal #huglonger #taketherisk #bevulnerableandcourageous https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHPYGTB90s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12qmwp847vr20