So here I am.
Walking in these uncomfortable shoes.
Making my way to the front of the room.
I faced my audience of supporters.
I did not practice any lines.
I wanted to say what came to mind.
Let it flow freely,
I smiled when it came to me...
"This is truly my 'But God' moment.
Life has not been so kind."
That's when I knew...
I was where I belonged.
I, then, took off my shoes.
I was home.
I needed to get comfortable,
In this new place.
I was vulnerable
But I felt safe sharing my life
In this new space.
It brought tears to their eyes
As I read
Excerpts from Thoughts of an Unspoken Mind.
That's when I knew
I was where I belonged.
This experience was truly a blessing. I must admit, days leading up to this book signing event, I was extremely nervous. Anxiety caused me to have some sleepless nights. But, when I stood up in front of the room, this feeling of peace and comfort came over me; a feeling of nostalgia. During my time of reflection, I remembered that nostalgic feeling of being there before. It was only in one of my dreams I had a few years ago. In this dream, I was on stage in front of many people. I wasn't afraid, nervous, or anxious. The same feeling of peace and comfort I had at the book signing event, I felt it in my dream. I'm starting to see that dream become a reality.
This journey of writing and publishing a book has exceeded my expectations. All I wanted to do was to share my story and let others know that they are not alone with things they are dealing with or have dealt with. I didn't know sharing my story would open the door to so many opportunities. I finally feel I am where I belong.
Growing up, I knew I was different. Being a creative person, you don't always fit in with the crowd. Searching for a place where I thought I belonged became an ongoing task. I ended up in many places I should not have been trying to be something I never was. Do you know how exhausting that is? When I finally embraced who I am, I was led to where I belonged.
Being here and present to share my life experiences with others in hopes of helping them heal is so fulfilling and rewarding. My goal is to inspire people that life may not be so kind, But God... Trust Him. He'll direct your path and lead you to where you belong!
Proverbs 3:5-6
♥️Sincerely Eliza
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