Substance

There have been many times that I log in to my blog and find myself at a loss for what to say...what to share...  Tonight is really no different.  i love catching up on my favorite blogs -- but a lot of times I worry that what I'm doing/saying is so trivial & lacks any true substance.


And that makes me think of other areas of my life...am I lacking substance in those areas also? Am I coasting thru on the easy stuff & glossing over the real life stuff?  It always bothers me when I'm in various situations & I can just tell when people aren't being genuine.  When there is something lurking beneath the surface.  It always irks me to a degree to go through meetings, coffees, etc with this taking place. 


On our trip to Hawaii this year I was able to have a genuine, truthful, kind conversation with Isaac's cousin's wife.  It was probably one of the best conversations I have had with any one in that family since we were married.  Honestly one of the best nights of our vacation.  I can't even begin to explain how comforting it was to be able to share my thoughts, fears, anxieties, thanks without any fear of judgment. It was such a gift to experience & share in that true, real substance.


What about you? A couple posts ago I shared about wanting to fully participate in all areas of my life.  To be fully engaged at all times.  This is one arena where I definitely need & want to grow in.  I want to be share my authentic self with those in my life.  I want to feel comfortable to consistently & constantly operate out of my true strengths, and not be so consumed by fear when it comes to my weaknesses.  How do you practice or live as your authentic self?
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