~*~The Treasure that is Yourself~*~
Hi Buddies! I am in the mood to blog about a topic that I just cant stop thinking about, I want to get this out and share 
*Missing You* by Leah Marie
I started this journey think about only losing weight, and I am finding that it is about so much more….I started asking myself, “Who are you….really?”. May sound kind of funny at first, but it is really an important question. Who are you? Really? At first we ramble off the obvious….but when you really think about it, its goes so much deeper than just the surface. Who are you, do you remember who you were as a child, as a teenager, do you remember that you are still you and that you are apart of everything you have ever been…
It seems somewhere along the way I have detached myself, I got caught up in all that was around me and forgot about myself….As women we spend so much time thinking about everyone else, our partners, our children, our friends, our employers and colleagues,….it seems not many of us get much Me time…slowly time seems to cover up where we came from…..
For me I finally am realizing I am Me, and I am finding a sense of Independent Individuality….I forgot that I have thoughts, wants, dreams, hopes, passions, desires all that are my own, that come from within me, and I think I need to start giving myself back to Myself.
I think I use to use food to fill a void that I didnt know how to fill, then I stayed in my bubble, not wanting to take responsibility for myself, my life, or even my body…..I forgot about myself, letting the role of mother, wife, caregiver take over, maybe it was easier that way for me, easier to take care of others and look away from my own issues, just easier to not have to be accountable for what I was doing to myself, physically and mentall, even spiritually….because when you start asking yourself these questions, either you have to be honest with yourself or you just arent, and when we are not honest with Ourselves it seems that we lose touch, we look away, we use life to cover up the empty feelings, the void that lingers…and for a time it may seem like its working, but then one day and you look and nothing has really changed, you are still using things like food, work, life to cover up that emptiness….
When you want for change to happen so bad, we have to start looking within to find the answers….. and we have to remember, do you remember what it was like to be a young child, remember when you could find magic in the world, in life, do remember when you had dreams, do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up, do you remember what your first kiss felt like and the whole wonder of it all…..do you remember being a teen, strugling to find your independence, did you get that independence or did life just change around you…
Are you who you want to be, that is my question for myself…..and my honest answer is, I dont know…..I know that I am finding aspects of myself that I do like, I am finding that there is much more I want to be, and I have started working to get rid of the parts that I cant stand any more….this is where it is all about Honesty, either I be honest all the way, or its just a waste of time, I dont want to be stuck any more, its time for truth, growth, my spirit wants to be free, I want to be Me….
So call it, soul searching, call it maturity, call it a side effect of having a concious ego….what ever you call it, there comes a time in our lives where we Have to start loving ourselves, nurturing our selves, mind body, spirit….so we can grow and become the person within, the true You, the True Me….There comes a time when we have to love ourselves enough to realize It is OK to be Me….
So who are you, are you who you want to be? Do you have time for yourself to become Yourself……look deep within, is it time to let your spirit free…..let love guide your journey, because with out Love, then what are we living for….
I started this journey thinking about only losing some weight, and I am finding so much more, I am finding Myself, the Leah that was once a little girl who wondered at the magic of all that was seen and unseen, I am that 14 year old trying to find my way to become a woman, well I am just now opening that door….
So cheers my friends, this life is beautiful, wonderful, amazing…..no more letting it just pass us by….reach out and grab the moment, for a moment can be eternity….
Peace Always,
♥Leah Marie♥
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I agree. I used to feel so guilty to take time to do something for myself. I am such a better mother, wife and all around person now that I have lost this weight and started taking care of myself.
beautiful blog!
This blog is very beautiful and so true.
A lot of times we neglect ourselves and settle for less.And yes eventhough this is a weightloss journey for most of us this is so much more.
About finding yourself making yourself better not just for you but for your family as well.
I’ve seen that you did a great process so far.Keep it up….
You sure did some soul searching. Your blog is truely amazing and makes you think about yourself. I think I will take sometime today and reflect on myself as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. Alot of your blog sounds like me. I thought I would have reached my weight goal by now, but I haven’t. Yet, I am not all that disappointed because I have met many wonderful people on this journey and I have learned a lot. If I had just lost the weight and not learned all I have I would probably have just gained the weight all back again!
HUGS!
WOW AND WOW…..you have said what most of us know and ignore…thanks!!!
Beautiful blog Leah. I agree completely. I started this journey to lose weight but making my head catch up with my changing shape has been WAY harder than anything. Figuring out who I am and what I want out of life is on going process but a very important one. I am changing, I hope it is for the better, time will tell. But I think I am on the right track.
Good luck, you’re right: life is beautiful!
I love the story…its very true that we lose ourselves & sometimes get caught up in things and 4get who we ARE…lol. If anyone plans to lose weight they have to realize its a lifestyle change.
This hit home for me, girl! There are so many things I am finding out about myself lately. It didn’t even come from the weight loss journey alone, but also from my divorce and going back to school to be a nurse. Love ya girl! Keep inspiring us all!!
Soo beatiful!!You are a great person to share this with us. some really deep thinking in which i think alot of people tend to put on the back burner. Your blog has really made me think and thanks, may you be blessed.Now i’m gonna go think and find myself. I may even start my own personal journal.
What a great blog post, and all so true! And I have to add, you look super cute in your new after pic hun
Yep, this one hits home for sure. I found myself nodding my head as I read this. Ur awesome Leah
I agree! I think I learned alot about myself just by losing weight…
Love the opening picture. You drew that? Awesome!
awesome blog
Leah…what a superbly written and insightful blog. Thank you for reminding us all what this journey is really about. Although the physical and fitness aspects are important to lengthen our lifespan the true quality of life are the changes within. Keep it up girl…you are a TRUE inspiration! Peace to you as well
I think my comment is in limbo….
I think my comment is in limbo….
Your absolutely right–we have to find out who we are as a person. I’ve spent half my life being mom and wife and putting everyone ahead of me. It wasnt that they were greedy and demanding–I thought it was my role as mom.
Now, I’m slowly coming to be ME again. Hopes, dreams, goals and so much more–smiles, like you, this journey that I was thinking was about weight loss has become so much more.
Thanks for putting your thoughts down girl–beautiful way of writing that reaches out and touches us.
Hugs!
That was exactly why I started this journey. I was losing myself to EVERYTHING else and I needed to find me. My first step, to lose weight but on this journey I have found bits and pieces of the old me - some I am keeping and some I am tossing out, for good.
Great Blog
I was the same way, beautifully put. We do have to look within our selves for who we are, this is so much more than wieght loss.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BLOG!! WELL WRITTEN AND SO TRUE….Leah - you are amazing honey!
Wow! I love this blog. Holy make me think batman! Sincerly I think this is one of the most incredible reads… Thank you.
Love this.
(((hugs)))