HI!

One of the things many people struggle with is self-confidence. I have struggled with it, too. But I've found something: If I can remind myself regularly that I am special, and that I have talents, then I feel better about myself.
That is why I made this blog. I want people to be able to feel confident about themselves, and I want a place for my reminders to be.

(If you have any quotes, stories, or songs that help you feel loved, or important, please email them to me at waltzingmat@gmail.com)

Monday, April 11, 2016

Looking in the Mirror

"I looked in the mirror as I washed my hands ... and--fearing the worst--found myself thinking how beautiful I looked tonight. It is a feeling I have never had before, and it left me somewhat dazed. No, I don't think I would win any beauty contests, but for once, I didn't focus on the blemishes, which I am sure are still there. Maybe I can yet come to be at peace with myself, on the outside and on the inside. May we all find that balance, to see ourselves as beautiful, radiant children of the Most High God. ... How would it be?" ~~A young mother 
 

Monday, March 21, 2016

Another post from Cassia "The Recovering Perfectionist": GOALS

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm done with being selfish and angry. I'm fed up with fear and doubt and anxiety. 
I'm moving on. 

I'm leaving my fear at the feet of Jesus and picking up trust. I'm going to stop dwelling on yesterday and start living today.  I am more than my problems. God is more than my problems. Together, we'll smash the walls of restriction, and build a palace of peace. I'm leaving behind who I was and becoming who I really am.  Strong. Joyful. Determined. Faithful. Obedient. Compassionate. Wise. 

Because beating myself up only hurts me more, I'm going to stop letting shame chain me, and start letting grace free me. 
The worth of souls is great in the sight of God. I want the worth of each soul to be great in my eyes too. I want to take off the mask of misunderstanding and see people as they really are. Good, powerful spirits, with unique gifts and talents. I want to see differences as marks of beauty. I'm tired of caring about what other people think of me. I want to live the right way, and be free to be myself.

The world says it's not ok to look weird. The world says you shouldn't dare to be vulnerable, but I'm tired of hiding. I'm  sick of being cooped up in a little box of frigtened emotions. I'm ready to spread my wings and take flight with divinity. 

If I say somethings  stupid, who cares? If I embarrass myself, who cares? If I mess up, make a mistake, I'm not going to let that cripple me like I've done in the past. I'm moving on from the past, and looking forward to the future. Cherishing every learning opportunity. Being excited just about life. Not being afraid to dance, sing, and laugh. Loving with my whole heart, for it is worth it. I'm stepping out of sadness and jumping into joy. 
What a beautiful day to live!