I am ME!

Today was a monumental day for me; for the first time in my life, I am not afraid to be who I am. I glanced in the mirror today and did not hate what I saw. Usually, if I ever see my whole body in a mirror, I despise it, I hate it, and it repulses me. Today was different somehow. . .I looked in the mirror and saw ME. I don't think I have ever really just seen myself. I usually see things: like fat and bad hair and a stupid face with a bad complexion, etc. But no, today I saw me. I have to admit, I smiled at myself in that mirror. It was an odd feeling, but I smiled.

You see, today my hair is not combed especially nice, nor am I dressed in my best clothes. Actually, the opposite is true: my hair is all tangled and thrown in a pony-tail, and my clothes are some ripped-up old jeans and a brown t-shirt. In the world's standards right now, there would not be any reason for me to like what I see----at least in my opinion. But, in that moment, I did not care. I was ME! I AM me!! I am a friend, a sister, a woman, a care-giver, a follower of Christ, a goof-off, a silly lark, a compassionate soul, etc. Yes, there are days that I do not see what I saw today (most days, in fact!). . . but that does not cover the truth of it. The truth is, I AM me--- every day---- and that (I am learning) is a good thing.

You are YOU. Whether you can see it now or not, it still remains true. Try to start looking at yourself in that light---try to see the real you---- I pray you will all be able to have a moment like I did today.

~Regina~