I am going to be perfectly honest with you, today was rough.
My engagement has been terrible on Instagram, my students were a little on the wild side, and I am getting sick again. Second time losing my voice this year. I am just done.
In moments like this, it is so easy to get down, depressed and discouraged. I found myself dwelling on so many things that I really didn’t have control over. Things that, in the grand scheme of things, really don’t matter.
I don’t know why I care so much about little things like engagement on my Instagram posts or how many people comment on my pictures, but I do. I am only human and we live in a society that is literally run by social media. It is no wonder we get frustrated. I saw a quote today that really got my wheels spinning. It said, “Social media is training us to compare our lives, instead of appreciating everything we are. No wonder why everyone is depressed.”
Wow…
How true is that statement?
We are comparing our lives to people’s best days. To people’s perfect pictures.
Do you really think that is how their life is the majority of the time? I can promise you that their lives are not even like that on a daily basis. They are staged, brightened, smoothed and edited. And even though I know this, I still find myself comparing my life to everyone I see. I get frustrated when I don’t have as many followers, jealous of their designer handbags, and just envious of their “perfect” lives.
The great Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Again I will say it… Wow!
How easily we let ourselves forget this quote from just a truly inspirational leader. I can say this because I am constantly forgetting. I am constantly comparing myself to others. It is no wonder we get down and depressed.
So now I get to the love letter portion of this post. I am here to tell you that I think that you are enough. I think that your life is beautiful in all of its messy glory. I love your sink full of dishes, your pile of unfolded laundry, and your no-makeup face. And do you know why I love all of these things? Because my life is the same way!
Truth time!
I maybe wash clothes once a week but, more often than not, it is really like every two weeks. I wash my hair only once a week and only look decent because of dry shampoo. On an almost daily basis I put myself in bed at a decent time but don’t fall asleep until 11 because I am surfing the internet, and then I proceed to hit snooze 17 times the next morning because I am too tired to wake up. I never make up my bed and I put Vivi in bed with me on Saturday morning so she can watch cartoons while I sleep. It’s not bad parenting or bad adulting, it is just real life. A real life that, amidst all the mess, is beautiful because it is all mine.
The same can be said for you and your life. It is beautiful, in all of its messy glory, because it is all yours and nothing or no one can take that away from you. I love it and you should as well! I love everything about you and I am so thankful for your support. I love that you take time out of your busy lives to like and comment on my pictures. I love that you take the time to read my blog posts. I love that you view my Instastories. You know what? I just love you!
You are the reason why I continue to post. You are the reason why I press on. You are what makes all the hard work, time and effort so worthwhile.
This Valentine’s Day I am so thankful for you. I encourage you to show yourself a little love today because your definitely deserve it!
Outfit details and similar styles:
Button-Up | Romper (c/o) | Earrings | Sandals | Handbag
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Hi Megan, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been enjoying your blog for quite awhile and I think you’re doing a great job. I can tell you’re a great mom, wife, teacher, and friend. Even though I’m almost twice your age I can relate to your words of wisdom and I love your sense of style! I met you once at my grandson’s first birthday and I was impressed with your positive energy and love of life. So, if you’re ever feeling down, I want you to know that there is always someone out there that appreciates you and admires you for all that you do! Take care and keep up the good work. Suzie Hull (Jamie Jenner’s mom)
Thank you so much Mrs. Suzie! That means so much to me and I am so thankful to have your support! Give Jamie a hug for me! I definitely miss her!