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Roshanda Lavender's avatar

"Press into being your authentic self as best you can; calculate the risks, and decide what you want to lose and what you want to gain. Then go." Hmmm that's real talk and although it frightens me to think what will be revealed when I do "go" I have to remember that my "authentic self" is valuable. Thank you for sharing this. Once again i am encouraged to keep searching for my place in this world or to even take a place... to have the conversations, to listen, and press into being. Just be💞

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Mitchell Lavender's avatar

😀 I love this haha, thanks for sharing! Please keep going!

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Mitchell Lavender's avatar

Is there any part of your authentic self that you have reclaimed that you can celebrate? I’d love to hear about it!

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Roshanda Lavender's avatar

I think I'm reclaiming the artist. She, express herself in paint, fabric, various forms. She definitely test the waters with who she shares her art with. I know I did that in 3rd person, I actually get lost in the process so it may be more than a Freudian slip🤭 time seems to just stop....

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Mitchell Lavender's avatar

Thank you. I believe our God is pleased with the you he made. I also believe your authentic self is not only valuable, but exactly who Jesus is interested in cultivating. Happy to journey together in this!

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Ami Lavender's avatar

Just love it. Thank you for writing and sharing.

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