Identity
I had an incredible conversation with a girlfriend last night. We caught up about so many things but I had one big takeaway that really inspired me. After we said goodbye I began to think more about who I am and who I identify as. Through our conversation she said “YOU’RE the writer!” and I realized something. My Instagram profile says blogger. Which I know is essentially the same thing as a writer. But it wasn’t sitting right. Or I didn’t feel connected to that word for some reason. But writer? I identified with that hard!! That feels good to say and really is so obvious. That’s how I see myself…I’ve been writing for years!!
And recently I realized I identify as a baker too! I’ve been baking healthy snacks for almost 20 years!! I don’t always post my creations because I either eat them too fast, or I’m just too busy living in the moment :) But I’m baking all the time! Especially now with my new sourdough bread obsession. I dedicate 2 days a week to baking bread and I’ve implemented that into my life quite seamlessly. (I just made beet sourdough for the first time!!). And did you know I bake cookies weekly for a cafe in Burlington? Healthy breakfast cookies. Yep. And that makes my heart so happy. To be providing nutrition to my community is a dream come true for me.
My identity. Who I am and the way that I think about myself. I’m also a dreamer and a doer, a truth teller, a mama and a nature lover. I love whole foods and whole living :). I love connecting with people, like really connecting on a deep level. I love to ask questions and learn. Being a life-long learner is a given. I’m a free-spirit and a wild child. I love smelling flowers and caring for my plants…my plant collection has got to be close to 50 by now. And I love giving!! That’s one of my favourite things to do. So my girlfriends who live close to me really benefit from my baking :). I l also love cooking healthy meals for my family. And I love to run. And I love seeing other people run. I love coffee. And I love seeing other people enjoy coffee. :). Truthfully, I really love who I am and how I fill my days doing so many of the things I love, with the people I love.
Remember, YOU ARE a cocreater in this life. Stand in that power. Be confident. Be bold. Be the person you want to be. Take the action in the direction of your dreams and believe...because you can be whoever you want. You are never too old to make changes and follow your dreams.
So ask yourself...”what are the characteristics that define me? Who am I?” Be kind as you answer this!! What do you think about yourself? What is your story that you want to share? And what can you do today to move in the direction of your dreams? Because you deserve to live an incredibly fulfilling life. We all do ;)
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Wishing you more peace, balance, happiness, vibrant health and lasting love.
Sandy xo