Quotes

Growing up, I thought falling in love was just something people did to distract themselves from dying. It was like getting a tattoo; having a boyfriend or a girlfriend was a way of branding yourself and letting people know that you were valued and that you were important. There was something inside of you that made you better than the average person.

Now I know that, in many ways, I was right from the very beginning. But the kind of love I understood when I was younger is not necessarily the “correct” kind of love. That kind of love is paper-thin and it will wash away. However, every time you choose to love someone despite the bullshit, you are making it stronger, you are painting a fuller picture. By choosing to love, you are accepting the flaws and ugliness that comes along with something beautiful. You are understanding just how life works.

came across this on Thought Catalog this morning

Get free from fear – don’t let fear hold you back or motivate you. Love yourself and love God. There is no room in love for fear. Love pushes fear out.

I don’t mean to get all “churchy” again, but the pastor’s message this week spoke to me as a person and also to my health and wellness.

I need to just LOVE myself and my life and not let irrational fears have ANY role in my life. I thought the pastor’s point about also not using fear as a motivator was a great one.

I shouldn’t eat healthy or work out because I fear being fat, I should eat healthy and work out because I love myself enough to do what’s best for it.

What a simple, yet powerful way to reframe things.

Lose the doubt that becomes a wall. Use it as a doorway to push against and discover who you are and what you believe

The Pastor at the service I attended last weekend. I am hoping to get back into church after a hiatus since I moved. I do best when my mind, body and soul are all being cared for. This really spoke to me on all 3 levels