I have never really been a fan at looking at myself in the mirror. Too often all I notice is my crooked nose, my freckles/moles, dark circles, or anything else unpleasant looking back at me. However, there are times when I'm drawn closer to see what is really inside. I'll sit and stare and look at the person looking back at me and wonder who she is. What she is feeling and why.
When I contemplate what others see in me, honestly I haven't a clue. It's a great mystery filled with a lot of speculation. I would love for them to see a girl full of hope and determination, but tend to believe all they see are my insecurities written all over my face. Maybe it's easier that way, to think someone is looking at my flaws (aka weaknesses) instead of seeing who I really am. It's definitely safer that way, but than again, I've come to a point in my life where safer just isn't worth it anymore. It certainly doesn't make for a rich lasting relationship and those are the ones I crave. It's what I need and long for.
I know I could do much better about opening up and sharing who Amy really is and that's truly what I want for myself this year. Give. Do. Be.
21 comments:
I love the honesty in your post Amy. Admitting we have insecurities takes a lot of confidence and I appreciated the insight you shared.
you have summed up so many of the things i feel when i dare look into the mirror. i love that you are able to look in your mirror with so much confidence... that's what i got from your photo (and another glimpse of your lovely library!)
I couldn't wait to pop in to see what you came up with, Amy! Your photos are so inspiring!
Love this pic and love the post. I too worry about what others see and know that it is not always want I wish for them to see. Interesting.
I look forward to learning more about Amy...
I feel the same way about myself. I dread looking in the mirror each day, and seeing all of bad points. I too amd worried about what others will see in me. Will they like me? Am I good enough?
Thanks for your honesty. I enjoy the Amy I've leaned about thus far, and can't wait to learn more.
I love your picture and your perspective. I also feel the same way that you do, wondering if people are looking at only my flaws, my insecurities. How I wish it was the other way around. I guess I have to change my perspective.
Amazing photo accompanied by amazing words. I see a woman who inspires so many of us.
i always love your insights. they really are inspiring. very cool photo!
no pressure - but I love to see what you come up with for these self portrait tuesdays! :-)
What I see in you is a love for family. A love of the gospel. A woman who strives daily to DO better. A woman who is talented and creative. Someone that I enjoy reading about!
Great photo - inspiring words.
I think you are doing a great job coming out of your "shell" with blogging. I think we all share a commonality with looking too deeply at our flaws. Thankfully our friends and family over look them and love us for who we really are. From what I read I see so many inspiring things about you. Great photo.
Great job, Amy. I couldn't wait to see what you would come up with. You never disappoint!
I am not a fan of looking at myself in the mirror either. Photos can be even worse! I love that you crave rich relationships and that you are willing to do what it takes.
I think we all fear that people see our flaws more than anything else, but when it comes down to it I don't think that's the case at all. I think at some point self-consciousness becomes selfishness because it keeps us from thinking about others. It's a weakness and I'm sure it's one of Satan's ways of keeping us from reaching beyond ourselves. We don't see what you think we see!
I am catching up on your site. I think the relective nature you have in extrememly inspiring. thanks for sharing. I especially love the new space your family created for a library- fabulous!!
stop, i can't stand how creative you are, not take that back don't stop.
love the SPT in the corner for self Portrait tuesday, pretty great.
love the label for adam's birthday, adam+amy =amy, oh my was it so meant to be or if you read it backwards it says my adam.
the photo. my head almost hurts because i can not figure out how you took it, am i looking in the mirror or the camera oh it is just so GREAT!
Danny Deutsch would hire you in two seconds flat!
Amy, this was fantastic, as usual. Your photo is so unique, I love it. I feel so the same way about looking in the mirror, which is probably why these challenges are so good for us. It's been interesting to read and look at these today. I like it when people share their insecurities, but it's so surprising sometimes. Every picture I've ever seen of you, I think you are stunning. So, it's kind of like, "Flaws? She has flaws?" I just don't see them. Perhaps a reminder to be kinder to myself.
I really like your pic. I had to look closely to see the camera. Thank you for your insights and honesty!
I stumbled upon your blog and I love it! I am so inspried. I admire how you put yourself out there. I don't know if it applies, but your post today reminds me of the quote from Akeelah and the Bee; "Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate; our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure".
Kelly when I said "flaws" I wasn't speaking about physical flaws, though I could add those to the list, I was mainly thinking of the parts of me (my nature) I am desperately trying to work on to be the person I dream of.
Great post Amy. I see you as such a strong confident woman, really you are so inspiring! I love your photo, your work is amazing. What a year to Give, Do , Be!
very cool picture and i love your thoughts. i too will stare in the mirror and wonder what that girl is feeling.
That is an incredible picture. You are so talented with photography!
What a beautiful and inspiring posts. Sometimes I do the same thing, look in the mirror and try to figure out who I am and where I am going...sometimes it is so hard to look past the physical and into the celestial. Really cool. I love this photo, trying to wrap my brain around how you did it? Cool.
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