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Marc Typo's avatar

Needed this today. We try to work ourselves to be seen and for relevance. This is a gentle reminder that we are already worthy in God’s eyes. Thank you.

Mariah Maddox's avatar

"We are already worthy in God's eyes." Yes, yes, and yes! Glad this served as a reminder.

Helen Still's avatar

Beautifully said . Sometimes I don’t know who I am without the “doing”. It’s as if the “just being “ is not enough. I appreciate you putting a mirror to others as you reflect on your own experiences. Thank you ❤️

Mariah Maddox's avatar

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in response to this. So glad these words resonated.

Allison Deraney's avatar

Wow, this landed. I also watch the birds “just be” and marvel at how nice that must be. Then I grind out another task and get on with my day. {*sigh*} On my nightstand right now is- How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell, Rest Is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey and Overwhelmed by Brigid Schulte. These are the books I’m Ieaning into as I step into 2024.

Thanks for inspiring me to just be. 🫶✨

Mariah Maddox's avatar

I'm so glad these words touched you and allowed room for reflection. I will also be adding those books to my reading list, thank you so much for recommending them!

Farmer Sam👩‍🌾🐑🌱's avatar

People pleasing has long been a trauma-based survival response for me as well. In my recent essay "The Audacity of Authenticity", I wrote about overcoming my past to embrace authenticity even in the face of criticism. Give it a read!

Mariah Maddox's avatar

Checking it out, thank you for sharing!