Wave-washed and anchored in faith

Before we even dive in, for those interested, I'm an INFJ - Enneagram 1w2 with a strong E5 coming in next. I'm a firm believer in holding space for others... in being a safe place. I haven't always had a safe place to show up with every part of who I am... in fact, most of the time I've felt as though my 'heaviness' was a burden that only I was meant to carry... and so I struggled in silence.

I've felt alone... and I don't want you to feel that way. I don't want anyone in my life to feel like they don't have a safe place to retreat to or to show up vulnerably in. 

My little family and I live along the beaches of Nags Head, North Carolina and there is something so healing about the salt air. 

I find my joy in the moments where I can breathe slowly and soak in every single second... in the moments where I'm able to be intentional and mindful despite the chaos that is 'life'....

If I reach the end of my time and know that at least one person felt heard.... and seen... I will feel fulfilled. If I can somehow find a way to help someone grow into who God has called them to be, or point them to Jesus... my heart will be at rest.

If I can pour light into someone else's darkness. It will all have been worth it. So let's sit down... criss-cross-applesauce... for a good ol' fashioned heart to heart!
 

Your story matters...
Your pain has a purpose...
Let's use our story of darkness to be a light for others.

big awkward hugs

sharon elizabeth