Just a thought by coppi

Tebow quote:  “we never become who God created us to be by trying to be like everybody else”.

If you are a people pleaser, as I am, (I am better at this as in years passed) but gee what a road to grind.  I am a gypsy at heart – the more I can hang on me the better I feel.  Many have tried to change that part of me…be more classic, you look better.  I am an artist & have always leaned to expressionistic work.  Again, be a realist. More people like realism than expressionistic art.  I grew up in a very legalistic religion, I wanted to be free from the dos & don’ts & prayed diligently to God to set me free so I could set others free.  People under legalism will try & cage you.  When I would take one step forward, I would meet up with someone who would confront me with “I like you better the way you were”.  So many encounters of have, have not, should, should not, do, don’t, be, on & on it went.   Being accepted & loved by others & not loving yourself can cause one to leave behind the one God fearfully & wonderfully made.  Through lots of great counseling, lots of prayer & reading what Jesus said in the Bible. Inch by inch I gradually inched my way out to be me….the snow flake God created…not like anyone else just me.  It was a fight &, still is to some degree, to stay on the path of healing but I am so glad I started this process many years ago……..being me was worth the fight.