I read somewhere that Instagram and Facebook posts are not someone's real life they are their highlight reel, and that just spoke to me.
It's the truth, we try not to share our messy bits of our lives. We want to look put together and in control, but most times we're a hot mess and falling apart. Sharing your messy bits, your shortcomings, your embarrassing moments, your insecurities....that's what we should be doing.
I'm an oversharer. I have accepted this and most times will tell you that when I first meet you. But the reason behind that, is I have been the one to try and look in control. I have been the one to hide what I was so worried about or what I was struggling with, and you know what, it still finds you! I have been there, where some of you might still be. Obsessing over what's worrying you, what happened today that still makes your stomach flip. I have laid in bed worried about how I talked to my husband that day, how I got angry with one of the kids when I shouldn't have, how I forgot to do something at work, how I didn't clean up in the house like I should have, how I spoke the wrong word when meeting someone...the list goes on. This gives those thoughts power. As much as you try and look in control, those thoughts now have control over you; over your happiness. The truth is, we don't have to relinquish power to them, we don't have to struggle with those thoughts alone and we definitely don't have to keep them to ourselves. Everyone has been there, or is even still there! Find a friend that you can share with! Find a confidant that you can be truly honest with and share your actual life with! Not just our impressive moments (but please share those too, because we all want to celebrate with you).
God made humans to be social beings. He made Eve to keep Adam company. He calls us to witness to the world. God created us to share our lives, yet we shy away from it.
I implore you, find someone to reach out to. Take the weight of all of your worries and obsessions off your shoulders and share your real life with the world, not just your highlight reel. If you don't have anyone, share with me! I guarantee you, I will share right back...probably too much so.
XOXO
Ginger about to snap