Be Vulnerable. The End.

Ok folks....it has been about a month since I last posted on here. I feel like I spilled my heart and soul onto a page, hit publish, and then ran away like a scared little kid. It was surely too much, I was surely too much. Too much honesty, too much emotion, too raw, too messy....bottom line too vulnerable. That's the main issue right there. Vulnerable. It feels vulnerable to put words to your heart and soul when we are conditioned to guard and protect it. To keep it hidden and therefore "safe". But hidden is also where things can get smothered or forgotten or reasoned away.

You know what the funny thing was? Out of all of my posts that one got the most feedback. The one that scared me the most was the one that people seemed to connect with. What is it about seeing the raw in others that makes us want to respond? That gives permission for us to be vulnerable in return? What do you think would happen if we all took the time to do something vulnerable that scared us? Think about that a minute. Out of the million and one inspirational quotes we could insert here "Be the change you want to see in the world." is the only one that comes to mind at the moment so we are just going to roll with it! =) We don't get through life without hitting any rough patches. We know well the hard and the shattered places. In a world of broken and hurting people it is time for us as women to stand up bravely in our vulnerable spots and allow others to respond in the same. That is where God's grace will pour into every situation, where true healing can happen and where we get the incredible opportunity to link arms with our sisters and stand together! I am a firm believer that no one can truly thrive in this journey alone. We can survive, yes, but God has a whole different world in mind for us beyond simply surviving.  

Y'all God is doing things in my heart and life right now. Stirring longings for community and authenticity in relationships like never before and here's the deal - I know I am not alone in this. I have talked to women who are in this same boat. Women who love those real connections, who love encouraging other women, or who have no idea what that reality would feel like but still desperately long for it. So here is my challenge to you. Put yourself out there with me for a minute by commenting either here on this blog, on the facebook or instagram links, or in a private message. It can be one word or one hundred words, but answer one of these questions - What is one area where you feel vulnerable? What is one dream is God asking you to believe in? What is one step He is asking you to take in faith?

And stay tuned for pics and stories from our Montana trip, detours and all! ;)

Keep Dreaming!