One of the greatest truths we can ever find is who we truly are. For whatever reason, this truth is so easily hidden under layers of lies and comparisons.
The other day I was out for a run. I never listen to music or anything, because it is my time to be still and hear in my heart and mind. As my mind was wandering a thought brought my wanderings to a standstill. “What lies are you buying into when you should be buying into MY truths?”
Sometimes all it takes is a question to clarify thoughts and feelings. Simply said, why do I listen to the lies that tell me everything I am not when I should be holding on to the truths that tell me everything I AM.
The more I have thought about this the more I see how real it is. Every lie starts with, “you are not…”
- good enough
- beautiful
- strong enough
- confident
- the same as everyone else
- wealthy enough
- able to do anything
The more lies we buy into the more we deny the gifts, powers, and abilities God has given us. Every one of us is given talents that are unique to us that will allow us to make a difference. Yet, as we listen to everything we are not, these gifts begin to fade away or take a backseat.
I have been thinking a lot about the gifts I have been blessed with, wondering if there are some that I have locked away. One day I prayed and asked to be shown the gifts I had hidden, so that I can use them again. One popped into my mind…
For the longest time I had considered being an empath to be a weakness. I wanted to be a badass and I didn’t think feeling deeply was part of that equation. I thought that strength could not be developed if my heart was squishy.
Lie.
Fortunately, Heavenly Father is kind, patient, and knows much better than we do. He patted me on the head and gave it back after I asked. Feeling the hearts of those I am connected to has been so powerful. It is truly a blessing to be able to understand and help. The truth is the gifts He gives us makes us MORE.
I have thought a lot about the fact that one of the things I thought was wrong about me was actually a gift. How many things do we feel are ‘wrong’ that are actually WHO WE ARE? Knowing this, what does that change? I have known so many people who feel like who they are is wrong, because they are different. It has been a trial for a very long time. What if that perspective changed and they could see all of it as a gift?
The Savior in the scriptures always described himself with I AM… All that He said about himself was truth. When we tap into our gifts and the truths about ourselves…even if it feels strange at first…we are given so much more. The parts of our hearts and souls that feel lost are found. We stop fighting against those truths that bring us joy and we find peace.
What do you fight against that is truly a gift? What would change if you embraced that gift? Ask Him….He will answer.
Own Who You Are 