The Gift by Lizzy Gadd

The Gift by Lizzy Gadd

“Nerves are a gift to you, reminding you that your life is not passing you by. Make friends with the butterflies. Welcome them when they come, revel in them, enjoy them, and if they go away, do whatever it takes to put yourself in a position where they return. Better to have a stomach full of butterflies than to feel like your life is passing you by.” -Rob Bell. Just recently read those words and they’ve been sticking to me like glue this week. If anyone knows me, you know my greatest struggle is overcoming crippling nerves and stomach butterflies every time I put myself in a new situation/meet new people. I try to hide it and not let it stop me, but I’ve always viewed fears as something to conquer up until now… so to embrace them and revel in them is changing my perspective lately. It’s helping me appreciate and be grateful to be alive in every moment. And boy am I grateful to be alive in this moment!

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