The Joy of Boldness (A Heart to Heart)

This week on Molly's Zone, I wanted to share some news & talk about why I named this piece The Joy of Boldness; my words flow as easily as a free written piece could; sometimes our thoughts are the most creative pieces of art to share.

I like to paint the picture in my mind of me sitting down & talking to everyone who follows my blog.

What can one say is the joy of boldness? What is the exact definition?

The last several months saw me drifting away from my usual content. As a wordsmith and an artist of sorts, I felt I just wasn't pushing my creative potential to its potential height. If you've followed me from the beginning, I have long mentioned the desire to pursue the fiction avenue and never did follow through as I wondered if I really could do it. I went weeks and didn't post anything simply because I didn't know which direction to go.

A couple of weeks ago, I took the deepest plunge and submitted one of my fictional works to a magazine. I'm still awaiting to get with an editor and hear a yes or no concerning my story, but I finally felt confident enough to just dive right on in. God had laid this on my heart several years ago, and in my gut I know now is the right time to pursue it. I am hoping that this leads to a new audience and even more inspiration creatively; a new market and it will be a fun journey.

I know in my heart that I love Jesus, and even though I'm human and don't always make the smartest decisions, I have to say that He has been so good to me. I don't deserve it. The joy that has come into my heart is indescribable; the confidence to chase every dream and live life to its fullest

Purely priceless....

The joy of boldness is going after what ever dream you have and not caring what others' opinions of you may be. I struggled with that so much in my past. A few weeks out from my 27th birthday and I'm feeling stronger and happier than ever.

The joy of boldness is embracing your flaws and owning up to who you are; living in your purest form, and choosing to bask in imperfect humanity.

The joy of boldness is share your faith in everything you do: your creative passions, the way you live your life, how you treat people, and sharing that love and inspiration incessantly. As a writer, I choose to never seek money or fame and I am unapologetically choosy with whom I publish; it's just how I roll. The joy of boldness is typing those words and being proud that I am sharing my truth. Not to say, I don't feel tempted during certain moments (growing up with any self confidence issue with whatever origin, you tend to want to be noticed and that doesn't just go away...prayer is the only thing that knocks it and that's something all of us could improve on, I think.). Humanity is messy. I always say little is much. Thank you Jesus for my gift, the ability to pursue my passions, and the platform to share it with. Never let yourself get the best of who the Lord could help you be. Try your hardest and live honestly. Speak your heart and mind.

I have more plans in the coming months. I found a few other magazines I want to try tackling, and I also applied to a platform called Coffee House Writers. I am awaiting a definite yes or no response, but I am hopeful! I love this season of my life, because it seems I am feeling an unusual surge of confidence and get up and go creatively; it's a welcome spark. I have ideas for the rest of March as well as April. Stay tuned!

I hope you all are enjoying your Tuesday! Live boldly and soar beautifully!

The Simple Pleasures

Life is a winding journey that can swiftly become intensely unraveled in the smallest second. Our days can suddenly become filled with incessant and thoughtless desires of our own. Living often sees us overlooking our amazing Savior and the amazing story that He already has planned for us; for some reason, it is human nature to want to write our own story and live it the way we want to live it. The unending pursuit of earthly happiness is a common occurence.

Throughout my walk with the Lord, I myself have struggled with the demons of anxiety & self acceptance; for so long, I just wanted to be loved by the world that surrounded me. I have a habit of falling into this trap so often, and as a result, I have missed out on a few blessings. I wanted this to be the comeback topic for Molly's Zone Tuesday because as a human I thought that writing on submitting yourself to the simple pleasures & letting God have all of you is an important discussion for all.  I wanted today to serve as kind of a how-to, a guide, from someone who knows this battle all too well. It is going to be okay.

Remember, Life Here is Temporary- Nothing you do on this earth should have a focus revolving around self-glory or fame. Humans have a horrible habit of living life for themselves, and sometimes for the acceptance of others & that's not what this life should be about. Jesus is everything. The way to combat this is to pray for a humble heart.

Remember, God Doesn't Pay Attention to Status-He doesn't care what brand of clothes you wear or how much money you possess. He loves you for the uniquely soul that you are. The devil loves to push our minds in all the wrong directions; just trust the Lord and He will direct your path. Trust the journey & pray for a self confident heart.

And lastly..

Remember Your Roots-Always carry the memory of where God brought you from & cherish your roots. None of us can reach our full potential without acknowledging God's hand in what we are doing. We are nothing without Him. Learn to savor each precious moment of life no matter how busy or quiet it may be; it's still life, and there are moments never to be taken for granted. Praise Him with each & every breath. Pray for an appreciative heart.

Jesus has so many wonderful plans for all of us; all we have to do is trust in Him with every bit of our lives. My hope is that my words today help someone in need. I've had this on my heart for a week, and I prayed about it & I thank the Lord for guiding me through piecing my words together. God is good.