I have always loved this quote, originally from Alice in Wonderland but have not really know why I like it. Lately I have been pondering what about it intrigues me.

Wildflowers are oftentimes also called weeds. Dandelions come to mind and who doesn’t remember blowing on one to make a wish or making a beautiful flower crown out of rows strung together with care?

My life has not been an easy one, I am not whining or complaining. I am just stating truth. In spite of this I am thankful. I am thankful that God has put His stamp on my heart and smoothed out the rough places. He is able to redeem our brokenness and heartbreak. One area that I still struggle with is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of looking inept. Fear of being alone. Fear of always being just average. Basically I can just ‘function’ as a ball of fear but I am tired of it. I am tired of fear and am ready to kick it goodby.

So I relate to wildflowers. I desire to be free to be me, to learn, grow and create. I desire to love people well. I desire to love myself, exactly as I am. I think we get it wrong so often, If God loves us exactly as we are, then why don’t we love ourselves? I have wasted years in self loathing, wishing I could be something else.

I will be free. I will bloom. I will reach toward the sunshine and the SONshine. I encourage you to be a wildflower too. Reach. Grow. Be You. You are perfect, wonderful and enough just as you are.

Theresa