When I Bared My Chest My Soul Was Exposed!

Most of you who follow my social media posts are well aware that I am a part of a global collaborative work, "I Bared My Chest: 21 Women Share Their Naked Truth To Becoming Unstoppable". Whoo-Hoo...YES! The title is not just for shock value, these women, including me, ALL share very intimate points and life experiences that broke us down.

I BARED MY CHEST
Since submitting my work, I have spent some time reflecting on the experiences that I shared as part of this collaboration.  Now, I thought to myself, what the heck was I thinking putting that in there????  Everything from childhood, to life, to love, to insecurities, to failures; but am realizing that ths project really was less for me than it was for many others .  I feel like I'm a part of that show, "How To Look Good Naked" where they force you to come to a place of acceptance of who you are at the present time.  This piece revealed those ugly scars left behind from unnecessary wounds.  It showed how I viewed myself in the context of and ways that I defined who I was by the experience.  In my article, "Being Naked and Unafraid"  published in the August issue of the Ambassador, I reflected on my purpose and role in the liberation of women who are captive.  I was once a captive but now I'm FREE!  Thank God for saving Me!

MY SOUL WAS EXPOSED
"What was the purpose for this new found freedom?", I asked; but then, it hit me, it's all relevant to help others who have had the same or similar experiences.  Every fiber of my being is in a state of gladness, I can live, I really can live, without any shame, guilt, or condemnation.  I understand the righteousness of God and truly how His grace is sufficient.  

I CAN BREATH BETTER
When I was concerned with what other people thought or what they would say about me, it was like holding my breath.  You know, after you hold your breath for a while, then when you breathe, you start to pant and sometimes it takes a minute to catch your breath?  Okay, you don't have to admit it but I know that I'm not the only person that has been there!  But, HONEY!, now I can breath and relax.  Writing a part in this book has released the anchors in my life....Now, I'm not ashamed to show ALL because I am Naked and Unstoppable!  That's My Perspective!

Be Blessed, But More Importantly, Be A Blessing!

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