one word

Think of one word to describe yourself.... Go ahead! Don't be afraid to actually say the first word that comes to mind! Now, is that a positive word? If so, great! I am so glad that you have truly found who you are and that you are happy!! :) If your word wasn't positive, then ask yourself why? Why do I see myself they way? What is keeping me from seeing myself positively? Far too often friends, we don't like who we are. Yet the best part of life is that we can change who we are! We don't have to be defined by our past. We can define our future and that is all that counts. Stop dwelling in the past and focus on right now. Let your past strengthen you so that you can strengthen others! If you have read a previous post of mine, then you probably already know this but if you haven't then there is something you should know about me.... I am a victim of abuse. It's true. Not a lot of people know this about me. I like to think that it is because I don't carry it around like a burden. I don't let it define who I am but i have let it give me strength. By knowing that I have made it this far with the help of God, I know that I can do anything through Christ that gives me strength! I try to tell my story to those who need to hear it most to show them that they can survive. I have let go of all of the baggage and I am now living my life freely. I no longer get upset when it comes up, instead I share so that others can be encouraged. Right now, I am me and I am the best me that I can be! And you are the best you that you can be!! So think back to my first request of you.... What is one word that you would choose to describe yourself? Don't let what you have done inspire your thought on this word. Instead, think of right now.... Just one word can say thousands.