Hello, I’m Kelsey

… If you’ve landed here, you’re curious about what makes me who I am. I respect that, because I too am curious. Here is what you need to know now— you’ve got to know who I’m aspiring to become & where it is I’m going and if you want to jump on the train and ride with me or not.

That is as or (arguably) more important than who I’ve been or where I am now. Don’t worry, I’ll explore both of those— past and present me— on the blog and in my writing. So first, let me explain why I’m doing this, creating this space.

I never really thought I would be here, that I would truly put myself out there, online… my beliefs, experiences, my thoughts and feelings. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I wasn’t convinced that my voice or my journey was worth telling. Well, I am glad to say that after years of therapy some serious soul work, I’ve regained clarity & confidence around my own story & voice. Because of what I’ve discovered, I decided I want to show up for you… because this journey of becoming who we are is not meant to be done in isolation, and it really, really matters.

What I’ve realized in my past decade during my twenties is that becoming an adult is really hard, but learning how to be human is harder. I want to use my story to help you with yours.

No one really knows how to talk about it— about who they really want to be. People grow up and often less aware of themselves than more aware, and especially less aware of what they’re truly passionate about. Usually, as we grow in our twenties we become hyper aware of those around us, and less in tune with our own identities because we are so engulfed in the becoming of those around us. This fact breaks my heart. We’ve gotten in our own way of getting to the good stuff, the very foundation of what we’re made of because we are too distracted or disinterested to turn inward and examine who we are becoming. 

I’ve been there— constantly comparing myself to my friends, colleagues, peers or even other people I simply admire from afar. Let me tell you from experience, it’s not helping you grow. Constantly consuming other people’s lives so much that you forget or feel intimidated to live your own is only limiting you. It doesn’t get you any further in becoming who you are. 

Do you want to know what does though… what helps you be who you really are? Caring about yourself enough to put you first. Yup, first; not second or third or last.

The first step to putting yourself first is observing yourself to know who it is you are right now, and who you want to become. That’s the work I’ve done (and continue to do). So that’s what I’m going to share here with you. Here are my top ten highlights that illustrate the “about” of who I am becoming:

I am becoming someone who trusts completely in her Maker. {Someone who doesn’t use her beliefs as an excuse not to think critically or as reason to exclude or displace anyone else or to codify injustice.} Someone who is anchored by belief in God, and aims to share the freedom found through that faith.

I am becoming someone who shines a light on Love and its source. I want to become someone who’s love shines so brightly that no one can deny the light’s origin- that it’s of another source, not birthed in the human heart.

I am becoming someone who keeps her word. Someone who is as constant and reliable in her presence with and passion for others as the sun rising in the morning. 

I am becoming someone you can come to when things are less than golden. Someone that can speak from experience, from heart knowledge not just intellect, and who will meet you with empathy and honesty regardless of varying beliefs or opinions.

I am becoming someone who values her levity as much as her sincerity. Someone who does not over or underestimating the power of laughter or a contrite heart, but who believes in and exemplifies the balance of life.

I am becoming someone who will take you on an adventure without the end in sight. Someone who understands the importance of taking the long way because the views are always worth it, and who knows the journey is as important as the destination.

I am becoming someone who will show you how to be brave when it matters the most, when it’s terrifying. Someone who will teach you how to get up again when it feels like everything has pulled you down.  

I am becoming someone who will inspire you to live with courage in your voice and confidence in your lungs. Someone who will show you what it looks like to fight with grit and groundnesses that is both elegant and electric.

I am becoming someone who is quietly confident in her gifts and abilities, and encourages that in others too. Someone who is unfailingly genuine, and doesn’t put up a front to be better liked or more widely accepted by others.

I am becoming someone who will help you live into your story. Someone who will point to your worthiness and give you perspective around just who it is you are called to be.

I hope this resonates with you, and maybe it’s who you’re becoming too. I will challenge you here, write it out, friends. Who do you want to become? What are you about?

More on where I am now & who I’ve been in upcoming blog posts. All my love & light to you.

Kindly,

Kelsey