Paradox

We are told to be consistent. To pick a side. To be one thing or the other...light or dark, strong or soft, calm or passionate.

But what if we’re both?

What if our wholeness is found not in choosing between parts of ourselves… but in embracing them all?

This is my duality. My honest self. My “parradox.”

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I am full of light…

But also, darkness.

I am organized…

But also, messy.

I am confident…

But also, insecure.

I am ambitious…

But also, lazy.

I am a child at heart…

But also, a wise soul.

I am introverted…

But also, extroverted.

I am feminine…

But also, edgy.

I am a lover…

But also, a fighter.

I am full of empathy…

But also, heartless.

I am an optimist…

But also, a pessimist.

I am dedicated to self-care…

But also, know self-sabotage.

I am strong and resilient…

But I struggle with doubts and fear.

I am loving and compassionate…

But I can be sensitive and reactive.

I am self-aware and growing…

But I sometimes let my emotions take over.

I am independent and capable…

But I still crave support and reassurance.

I am faithful and trusting in God…

But I still struggle with control and patience.

I am a good wife and partner…

But I have moments of insecurity and frustration.

I am hopeful and optimistic…

But I can feel lost and uncertain at times.

I am caring and supportive…

But I can take on too much responsibility for others.

I value deep connections and relationships…

But I sometimes feel lonely and disconnected.

I am detail-oriented and organized…

But I can get stuck in obsessive thoughts and perfectionism.

I have a strong sense of justice and fairness…

But I can be stubborn and struggle with letting things go.

....I am both.

And that’s okay.

I am a parradox ...and that makes me whole.

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Scripture> “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

Kristen, Unfiltered Xo 💋