To the individual receiving this newsletter about owning your truest self,

I understand that we all are in different stages in life and dealing with different things. Before you ask me “What does owning my truest self have to do with the real problems I’m facing in my life right now?”, I will tell you the answer - its EVERYTHING!!!!! I know there are people going through things unimaginable, and there are times when life can be so overwhelming. Knowing exactly who you are and WHY you are that way is the first step in understanding everything else that comes into your life. I once heard a quote that said “Life is all about storms - you’re either in a storm, just coming out of a storm, or on your way to a storm.” Absolutely no breathing human being is above hard times at some point, no matter how good it looks on the outside. If you’re looking for the formula to survive and thrive in the essence of life, start at the basics… you.

I think we can all agree that we’ve been through a period at certain times in our life where we think “I’m ALL I got”. Lets be for real, a lot of the time this feeling comes from a state of disappointment, when the people you thought (or wanted) to have your back, fell short. The countless times you’ve shown up for people, silently sacrificed, and even sometimes pouring into others from a cup that was empty - all to end up unappreciated by the lack of effort returned. Experiencing this one too many times can often lead people into becoming cold hearted… and that can be a dangerous thing. But why?

We can absolutely put the blame of cold heartedness on the natural human instinct to use it as a defense mechanism to protect our feelings, but if you’re not careful then you may not be aware of how this attribute can poison your core and bleed out into your future family legacy.

Yeeeeeaaaa, its time to get deep.

Long exposure to examples (big or small) showing lack of sympathy, interest, or sensitivity put simply, is an ultimate lack of LOVE. It may seem like the safest and smartest idea for protecting your most vulnerable self. But that whole coldhearted spirit can contaminate your own spirit, resulting in your downfall by holding you back from your truest potential. Lack of love for others and the things around you that automatically come with this world will cause your whole outlook to be dull, and that very energy alone can be passed down as a curse throughout your family line as well as everyone around you. Now apply that to your own upbringing, and just think - did any trace of your family’s hurt get passed down to you? Did you ever feel it through the energy you received, the way you were talked to, or treated? Your family line serves as a piece to the puzzle called CULTURE… and thinking that you have to withhold the grace that should be given to others in order to preserve your sense of security ultimately results in a ‘crabs in a bucket’ mindframe over time.

Now that its all put into perspective, lets go back to that feeling of “I’m ALL I GOT.” As a real friend, I’m telling you this - in the world we live in today, you really are all that you have. Its the bonafide truth. You may have children, a loving spouse, a supportive family and circle of friends but the true fact of the matter is that it is YOU, and ONLY you that has to live your life, go through your struggles, and make shit happen every single day. This truth goes also for every individual living human being. Yeah it sounds harsh, and it might hurt bad sometimes, but it doesn’t change the fact that you must accept. And to be frank, thats how God created it to be.

If it takes you a long time to accept, thats completely fine. Or you can not accept, its all up to you. Once you come to terms to realize that its just you here, the one egg that was fertilized in your moms uterus and brought to life, then you can begin the journey of realizing that an essential part of ‘Owning your truest self” requires knowing that no one here owes you a damn thing regardless of what you’ve done for them. Never mind principle, because the way I see it, if you look out for me then you have me for life. Thats just who I am. But I also know that not everyones principles are the same and can be valued differently. When I came to terms with this, it got easier to rely on the one true source, God. And whats more since God made us in His image, the other source is you. When you shift your worry from the actions of others, to the actions of yourself and what God is doing in you then the only possible outcome is Love, which is exactly what God is. If we are truly and purposefully made in Gods image, then we embody the wisdom, grace, mercy, and love that He is. By spending time here and getting back to the basics of our own creation, we can experience ourselves in our most truest and vulnerable self. If you’re having trouble, simply ask God to reveal this truth and to open your heart while doing so. However long this takes, prepare yourself to endure it. Whatever ups and downs it may bring, trust that He allowed it to show you what you asked for. You may feel lost or impatient with the process, but just remind yourself to keep releasing control and believe that it will be done in perfect timing. If you need me to send you a specific prayer for this, don’t hesitate to reach out, I got you! Every journey is different, and yours was designed specifically for you out of the billions of people in this world. Remember that always and stay in tune for Part 2 of OWNING YOUR TRUEST SELF ❤️

With love and support, Molly.