Learn to Show Up

I can’t tell how many opportunities in my life I have missed because I was to afraid to simply show up. I also can’t tell you how many opportunities in my life I have messed up because when I did show up I was so insecure I ruined them. ⠀
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I’m learning to show up, be present, and stand my sacred ground.  I’m learning to not shrink back, but I’m also learning to not puff up.  I’ve found that in that sacred middle space is where my true self lives.  The self that reflects who God is.  The self that doesn’t dismiss compliments, but who also doesn’t pound his chest in pride.  The self that believes he is gifted but also the one who humbly accepts that his own gifts are but a shadow of the One who gave the gifts.⠀
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It’s the sacred middle ground I’m desperately trying to hold on to, and believe me it’s a daily battle to walk this line. But when I’m there, when I’m simply present and trusting in who I am and what I am, I’m able to love and live deeper and give more of myself. ⠀
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Here’s to holding the middle, walking the line between I’m not good enough and I can’t do anything wrong.  Here’s to being confidently humble that you are loved and created to do great things.