I was suddenly surrounded by a fog of insecurities. “Women in their twenties don’t feel like this…”
Am I the only one that’s been so intimidated by the #10yearchallenge?
This new social media craze has highlighted a big character flaw – constant competition with previous versions of myself.
There I was scrolling through the sea of selfies, only to be hit with the realization that the girl I saw was no longer me. She was prettier, skinnier…happier.
I was suddenly surrounded by a fog of insecurities. “Women in their twenties don’t feel like this. You’re still in your prime. Why do you feel like this?” I thought.
Days went by, but the thoughts didn’t budge.
Then, finally, a shift – that girl isn’t stronger. She may seem better, but you’re forgetting all the growth. That “Bre” hasn’t gone through hard friendships, bad relationships, child loss, illness, or heartache. She also hasn’t felt triumph, unconditional love, blessings and success. Ironically, the snapshots don’t provide the full picture.
If you’re allowing the old you to dictate your present self, stop! Progress isn’t stagnant. You’re going to change. You’re going to grow. You’re going to hurt and break. You’re going to heal and get stronger.
What I want you to know is that you, right now…today, are more than enough. Don’t romanticize your younger self by beating up who you are now. Instead, think of all that life has thrown your way and how you are so much better for it.
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
~Bre
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