When
You Stand and Share Your Story in An Empowering Way, Your story will Heal You
and Help Someone Else ~ Iyanla Vanzant
I was never the one to keep a diary or journal growing up. I
have shared with you all before that I am not the journaling type. So imagine
when I shocked myself and created a blog. When I decided to forge ahead and
step out of my comfort zone to create my blog, I was embarking on a new journey
for my life.
One that will unlike my past leave me with memories I can look
back on and reminisce about the good ole’ days. It saddens me when I think
about not partaking in the girlie girl dairy days. I missed an opportunity to
jot down my thoughts, feelings, and/or ideas as well as other things that
occurred growing up.
Embarking on this new journey in my life has allowed me to dig
deep within myself and share intimate details of my life. It has afforded me
the opportunity to share with my audience how I have dealt with things that
occurred in my life.
Sharing my trials and tribulations of being a parent, a
stalking victim, learning to love myself as well as being confident in the skin
I’m in, my goal is to show others that it’s never too late to find out who you
are and walk in your purpose.
Since blossoming into my purpose, I have a new perspective on
life. I no longer view things with a closed mind on various subjects like I
once did. I’d like to think that by me opening myself up to my audience that
I’m helping others identify who they are.
Some people blossom right from the start. For others it is not
that easy. Stepping out of your shell into something new is a process and takes
courage. Changing your perspective on various topics that you once held a
closed mind to is what it is about. This is called, growth. It truly has been
rewarding and definitely has been worth it to me and so many others.
I’d like to add that since creating my blog, others have
reached out to me saying that my words have been inspirational. It warms me
heart to know that I have an impact on others through my words. In my opinion
it is all about helping others. So if that means sharing a part of me to the
world, then I am about making that sacrifice. This is one of the driving forces
that led me to create my blog, to help others.
I have learned a lot about myself since A Blossoming Butterfly
was birthed. I once thought it would be hard to share my experiences, my ups
and downs as well as my views on any given subject. I am happy to say, when my
blog was created, everything just flowed. Topics were not even a problem. Lol.
You can truly find any given story within your life. And lately, my life has
truly been a story to tell, like others.
With that said, here are the 3 driving forces that led me to
create “From A Caterpillar to “A Blossoming Butterfly”:
1.
As an Outlet – I use my blog as a dairy of sorts.
It’s been my venting space. A place where I vent about the things that have
occurred in my life. From personal to professional to relationships. I have
learned so much about myself. It has allowed me to grow while allowing me to
let out my frustrations about life in itself.
2.
For Peace – My blog gives me peace. I turn to it
for solace. It’s my go to, to breathe, exhale, and relate. It’s that waiting to
exhale moment that we all like to experience. The same type of peace I get from
working in my flowerbed is the same type of peace I feel with my blog. It is my
comfort zone to write and be free like a butterfly.
3.
To Help Others – The response I have received
since creating my blog has been phenomenal.
Sharing parts of my life, dealing with my daughter and other incidents
that have occurred in my life is my primary focus for creating my blog. By
creating my blog I have opened my life to help others deal with the things that
is going on in their lives. . I do not allow my life story to hinder me, nor am
I ashamed of what has occurred. Our stories all though different are similar in
some form or fashion. The difference with me than with some others is, I’m
willing to use mine to be a blessing and help others.
Take the time to write notes and to keep a journal. OR, do
like me and birth a blog. With whatever decision you choose to use, you will be
so glad you did. What a treasure to leave behind when you go. What a treasure
to enjoy today while you are here! I have only been blogging for about two
years but I like to look back at some of my previous post. By having a blog or
journal you can go back and see your growth. Your perspective change as you
age, it’s good to have a reference point.
I am truly surprise that I have shared some of the things that
I have. I never thought I could really open up and share the things that I have,
but guess what? I did. Honestly, I had never given it a second thought about
sharing my life’s journey until “A Blossoming Butterfly” was birth. It has been
a growth experience for me. A truly delightful one. I’m so glad I embarked on
this journey!
Join me and embark on your own personal journey.
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