Get Over Yourself

The last time I wrote, it was to honor a very special man.  During that post, I mentioned that I was really struggling with this blog. Guys, that was an understatement. I wanted nothing to do with it. I was tired of being compared to others and really feeling rather pathetic. I tried the "get over yourself" move with myself, but that didn't work. I tried MAKING myself write about something meaningful - that was a disaster. Then, along comes Mary Keith, whom I've never actually met in person, but feel like I might actually be her stalker sister. And I say "along comes" but that's not really the truth. If you remember, she was gracious enough to allow me to be a guest on her blog late last year. But, she did write something last week that hit home in about 47 different ways. In her hilarious way, she inadvertently said to me "get over yourself" - and this time, I think it worked. It also didn't hurt that I overdosed on Joyce Meyer teachings while driving across the country between campuses this week.

So, towards the end of my drive, I said to myself. . .
"Self, quit being concerned about what others think or say. Self, you know what God told you to do, and you enjoy doing it - regardless of whether or not others take you seriously. Self, others NEED to know they aren't alone; they need to know that life isn't all roses and lollipops like we see so often on the web. Self, remember what you said in the beginning - if you are able to help just one person, you've done what you were supposed to do."

I'd like to say that I don't talk to myself on a regular basis, but I'm sure you know that is definitely not the truth. If I'm shopping alone, it's even worse - I talk down to myself for looking on the wrong aisle for vinegar and laugh at myself when I pick up a poster that I really, really shouldn't get (it's distasteful) but I find amusing. And folks, when I'm driving. . . ugh. I really do need an outlet for all of this talk that I have going on inside of me. So, if you're still reading, thank you. I need you, and I hope I can help you out along the way!

In the interest of full disclosure, I also get very bored in a hotel room by myself. I don't get alone time - ever - like, seriously, never - ever. So I wasn't sure what to do with myself. I wrote this post and knew I need a picture for it. So, you're welcome.

Today, I'm grateful for laughter. I'm grateful for the blogs that I've come to thoroughly enjoy. I'm grateful for friends who won't let me be grumpy; for family who help to set me back into orbit. I'm grateful for the 12-year wedding anniversary I shared with The Overachiever earlier this week. Most of all, I'm grateful for life.

What are you grateful to this week? Comment below or join me as I link up with ember grey!