I have a name for my anxiety. I call him "the elephant". This name best explains what the pressure on my chest feels like when it is in full force. My closest friends and family may disagree and say it's gas (lol), however, I choose to call it the animal who restricts my every breath. I did not realize how talented elephants were, did you? This one is for sure! It has the ability to be my friend and enemy all at once...........there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on and also more than willing to bring me down into a pit of darkness.
There was a day last week that had the potential to be one of those dark days. Life in my world began to overwhelm me. My friend "the elephant" showed up and brought me all kinds of thoughts that began to spiral. I thought "oh great, it's going to be one of those days". As I was glancing through photos, the one above stopped me in my tracks and quieted everything in my mind. Take a look at it......what do you see? A lovely young lady out for a relaxing winter stroll? Beautiful isn't it? I also see that and much much more! I see my beautiful niece (my wildflower); A gorgeous human being who has been in my life for the past decade and who I've watched blossom into an all around awesome person! Someone who isn't afraid to be different......knowing that being different just makes her more beautiful. She has no idea how much she inspires me but today I tell you........in the midst of life throwing challenges my way, I know that everything is going to be ok because today God chose to shine through my wildflower and give me hope. :)
Love and hugs......xo you know who you are!!!!
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