One fundamental question we may ask ourselves, at some point in life is: Who Am I?This question causes people to go “find themselves” on journeys around the world. It causes the human race to find, or not find religion/faith. Some may fall into and out of relationships over this question. As a mom with two young kids, I have found myself feeling lost at times. Feeling like I am out of my own skin. Questioning all the things I thought I once believed and feeling inadequate to do all the things I once did. The interesting thing is that answering that question can evolve over time. So many circumstances can change what we think and do. Do I believe that there are traits we carry that do not change over time – definitely. Do I believe that people can change – definitely. So the question of who am I has changed for me. It has changed to: Am I able to accept who I am? Am I able to accept who God made me? This is the journey I am on. To accept the person I am, and work on my shortcomings. We can define ourselves in so many ways; our race, religion, values, careers, etc. At the end of the day, what I desire, is to be defined by my love for God and for others. All the other facets of my life will flow from that love. Without accepting and loving who God made me, it is impossible to extend love to others. Respecting others requires me to respect myself and who I am. Out of respect I can love and out of love I can respect. This is an extension of making my journey true.

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