the secret to {bloom where you are planted}

jealousy doesn't heal.

jealousy doesn't fix anything.

it only brings bitterness, hatred, and pain.

it hurts relationships and breaks friendships.

it puts up a wall 

between you and others.

when you are jealous of others

you become restless 

and dissatisfied with what you have.

you compare 

the seemingly perfect life that she has 

to your ugly, messy life.

you question God and ask, 

"why her?" 

"why not me?" 

"where are my blessings and talents and gifts?"

i want to feel content with what i have and who i am.

i want to let go of my insecurities 

of not being good enough. 

i want to be at a place of growth.

i want to flourish and thrive.

i want to be okay with my brokenness,

but not okay with staying there.

i want to be at peace with who God made me to be 

and not always wanting to be 

someone else or someplace else.

i want to find the everyday beauties in life.

this happens when i begin each day

thankful for what i have.

it means looking at the small things in life

and realizing that they are actually

the big things.

it is deciding that i am going to truly 

bloom where i am planted - 

whether that be in a bed of weeds,

the scorching desert,

or a luscious garden.

i can choose to make the best

of my situation 

by choosing to be content in this season of life. 

the days won't always be sunny,

but we can be sure that when the rain comes,

so will the growth.

cling to this truth 

and be grateful for the breath in your lungs

and the hope in your heart.