Real People

I love 'real' people. People who aren't afraid to say it like it is. When we all pretend 'it's all good'...it's not good. Of course I agree that it's not good to 'say it like it is' ALL the time...sometimes it's better to say nothing, especially when it's been a long day (or night) and all you have to say is nothing good anyway. But overall, real relationship and truly knowing someone can only happen when you are willing to be honest about yourself and life. And I love that - real relationship and really knowing someone.

I have to admit I'm addicted to blogs. I'm just overwhelmed with the vulnerability and diversity that is sitting out there waiting for me to read it...not to mention the creativity and inspiration. I read somewhere that blogs are like porn for women. Once you get started you can't get enough and it just calls out to you, tempting you with the fake and untouchable reality it presents. (again, that isn't original to me...although I wish it was!;) I think that is pretty much right on. So, I love it when I find a blog that is being real - showing pics of their messy house, being honest about a business they started that failed and how they are still trying to figure out what to do or the one I found tonight, where the couple is recovering from one of the partners infidelity. Wow.

When we realize that we aren't the only ones with 'junk' in our lives, maybe we will realize we don't have to hide so much? I want that in my life- real, honest and genuine relationships without so much hiding. For those of you that have shown me what that looks like, THANK YOU!

Here we go

My life is busier than I can handle. So, why would I consider starting a blog? Well, if I'm being honest, and I will be, there are a couple of reasons that come right to mind. I often long for more time to connect with the people I have the privilege to share life with in some form or another. I'm hoping this will be an encouragement and an avenue for that communication to not only continue but deepen. And honestly, some of my days are so full that I feel the need to 'exhale' at some point. This just may be a place for me to let it out. And lastly, it's my way of answering a call to be true to who I was made to be.

I recently attended the Global Leadership Summit hosted by Willow Creek. While I was listening to way more interesting and thought provoking ideas than my brain could digest, one thing really stuck with me. The idea that we are people made with a dream and a purpose and the reality that many people die with their dreams lying dormant in their souls struck a chord with me. I need to not only live out my own dreams but also live in such a way as to call out others as well.

This blog is part of me answering that idea. I don't know exactly what my dream is but I have thought of attempting to share my life's journey the good the bad and the very good and the very bad in a way that encourages others to step on and perhaps avoid some of the minefields I hit.

So, I don't know how to write a blog. I only know how to try. So, this is my 'try'. I think I'm supposed to have a specific topic but I'm not sure what that would be yet. And I don't have the time to sit down and figure it all out. So, we'll just step out and see what we get! Keep stepping. One step at a time.