So, I've started reading this book called The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. (visit her blog! www.ordinarycourage.com) First of all, I haven't read a book without skipping around in a loooong time. Much less devoured about half of it in only a few hours. I have never professed to be a good reader, but I am enjoying the things I am discovering!
One of the things discussed in the book is vulnerability and how it related to connection, compassion, courage, love, and shame. Well, posting things on a blog that no one reads may not sound paralyzing, but it certainly is. Just the thought of sending my ideas out into the vicious jowls of the interwebs is a little frightening to say the least. This blog is basically my journal, and I have never let people read my journals.
A big theme of this book is to "own our stories". Well, the beginning of this blog was kind of a feeble attempt at owning my stories, but in reading enlightening pages (and in rereading some of my older posts), I'm resolving to record more of my stories and more of my thoughts. The Lord has commanded His children to keep records and keep journals, and this, I think, is because we learn so well from our past selves, but not if we don't remember who they were.
So, here I am. Being vulnerable. Owning my stories. Owning my opinions, thoughts and discoveries. And trying not to chicken out or go crazy. Wish me luck!
-Samantha
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