Sunshine Through the Shadows
Original Post: UndeniablyKim.com March 26, 2016
I've been blessed to live on this planet now for 17,639 days... doesn't that seem crazy? If I live to the average life expectancy for a woman in the US, I have a mere 11,946 days to make a difference- to "make my mark" if you will....
I've known amazing people and learned a great many things. I feel like my education is complete and it's time to give back....
As I grow older, I find myself appreciating different things. I used to be drawn to beauty...it really didn't matter if it was people or houses or places- I wanted nice things and nice people for myself and my family.
Over the course of the last few years, my view has shifted.... Although I'm still drawn to beautiful, my definition has certainly changed.
I often find beauty in a smell or a song or a sunrise...
In the grace of one woman or the selfless giving of another...
Sometimes I catch myself watching a young parent with the multi-tasking ability to grocery shop, wipe a nose AND reason with an over-inquisitive 3 year old- I find myself in heart-melting awe.... I know I did it. I'm sure I did, but I certainly can't remember how!
I often look up from my desk to appreciate the new confidence in a successful challenger as she shares secrets with a newbie.
I love watching those who acknowledge the "what if" in themselves and push forward with excitement to reach a new goal.
I secretly pray for those who find themselves sandwiched between children and aging parents or those who are trying with all of their might to hold their families together in spite of illness and addiction...
And I love LOVE....not silly-nilly hearts and flowers stuff, but real, true, hard-fought-for, well-deserved love.
So, I'm sure by now you're wondering how in the world my appreciation for beauty has ANYTHING to do with the fact that I have only 11,946 days to make a difference.....
It has everything to do with it!
In this world of fear and anger and attacks and politics- I'm going to share my love for all things beautiful...
If you look freaking amazing- I'm going to tell you.
If you make me happy- I'll tell you that too....beautiful pictures...great biceps...well-behaved kids... delicious perfume....rockin' roundhouse...
I'm going to share!
And if it makes you uncomfortable- that will make me happy too
because it means you don't hear it enough and you don't look past your shadows to see the beauty in yourself.....
be happy ~ be undeniable....
it's kind of fun <3
