Over the past month I have been focusing on the life area of Curiosity & Learning. As the dawn of the last day of this focus approaches, I am finding that there are many sides to this soul that God has made in me. It truly is exhilerating to open myself up and discover the multi-faceted dimensions that are the layers of Mandy Lynn Anderson. I have discovered many treasures that have been hidden within myself for far too long, tucked away in the dusty corners of my heart. I'm so glad that I am taking this season to unpack them all and finally find a home for them.
FAITH - My faith is something that fuels me day in and day out. It is one of the biggest parts of my puzzle. I enjoy reading about God, and lately I am finding that I am drawn to Bibles in a bookstore. I am also drawn to really great devotionals that challenge me to dig deeper into my faith.
FUN - This part of me has been hiding for a really long time, and I have allowed it. Well no more! I love listening to great music and I love bursting into song for no specific reason other than I just want to be silly and sing. I love to laugh! Not just small giggles, but big belly laughs that bring tears to your eyes and cause your entire body to laugh. I love the layers of being a girl and having the ability to experiment with makeup and fashion.
ARCHITECTURE - I love contemporary designs that are full of clean lines, amazing color, sleek materials and classy detail. I also love French inspired homes and big cities. Yes, I love big cities! I love to get lost in the details of downtown architecture; it inspires me to be myself and challenges me to aspire to be the person I have locked away deep down inside myself for too many years.
ART - I love to gaze into amazing art pieces. There is something so soothing about getting lost in a great painting and really studying the detail of each stroke, the vibrance of each color, and the story hidden within each canvas.
ALONE - I am no longer afraid to have an adventure by myself. There was a time where sitting alone in a restaurant waiting for my guest would intimidate me and make me feel apprehensive. Not any more. I relish in the moments when I can sit and observe my surroundings in a restaurant - I even go early just so I can take it all in by myself! I frequently go into Barnes and Noble and spend 45 minutes just getting lost in the books and stories that fill the shelves. And I am anxiously awaiting my next trip to California when I can have the pleasure of an airplane adventure completely by myself!
Recently there are moments through out my days where I stop and wonder who this person inside of me is and how long she has been waiting to get out. I have settled for mediocrity for far too long. I am dreaming again and let me reassure you that the possibilities truly are endless when you set your mind to it. I leave you today with a quote. May you always aim high! Be blessed. Be healthy. Be inspired!
"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." - Michelangelo
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