I stumbled across this proverb while I was looking up idea's for self-esteem activities to do for my internship and just loved what the words were saying. Here is the proverb:
"She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." -proverbs 31:25.
The idea behind this sentence fills me heart with so much happiness and hope. I think of myself as a very independent 25 year old woman who is continuing to understand and recognize the strength that I have inside myself each day.
Now don't get me wrong there are times where what I just said goes out the window and all I want is for someone to come save me from what I am going through. Like when I have a flat tire and can't get the spare on. Or when I am watching a movie alone and would enjoy someones company.
The feelings of loneliness still lingers and I can't deny when they overcome me and I feel both helpless and hopeless. I am learning it is better to acknowledge these feelings instead of trying to hide them from the world. This allows me to be true to myself and the moment that I am experiencing. This helps remind me that I am strong, I am independent, and that I can continue to move ahead. I wouldn't say that I "laugh without out fear of the future" but I have noticed that I am more willing to continue on and see what life has in store for me instead of always questioning and trying to plan out what I think is best. Life isn't meant to be controlled by me all the time...where would the fun in that be?!?
Well here's to stumbling across a proverb, continuing to understand myself, and letting go of control in order to continue down the path life has chosen for me.
-s.
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