Blurred

You can feel completely clueless. Stagnant. Unmotivated. Useless.  Everything seems blurry. What used to be strictly black and white has now smeared into a questionable gray. It's dim. I could trudge the sticky mud aimless. Or I could wait. But wait for what? I guess I'll just pray. 

THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness! Ya'll are super great! I have been bombarded with emails. My inbox is exploding and I'm doing my best to keep up with ya'll! I've been taking breaks in between my email readings because there are so many! Your comments about #ConfidenceisMe are absolutely wonderful! I've been so impressed with all the answers and quite honestly, I'm learning so much! So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! If you still want to comment, go ahead and do so! And hats off to all you grads out there! I send you my dearest congratulations.

#ConfidenceisMe

I have been trying to write a post on confidence, but wanted it to be a bit different than my usual posts. After much brainstorming, I have started a project called "#ConfidenceisMe". More about this project is coming so stay tuned.

Growing up, I always thought confidence came from some catastrophic moment. Or that you had to act or look a certain way. But I have found that it is different for everyone. So, this is where you come in. I want your opinion on the following:

What is it about myself that makes me feel confident?

Is it your ridiculous good looks? Your outrageously, genius brain?! Your personality? Something else???

Now, perhaps you don't feel confident about yourself or you don't know how to answer the above question. That's totally fine. If this is you, then perhaps you can answer this:

• What do I think confidence is?
• What do I think confidence looks like?

How can you reply to the above question(s)? Here's how:

• Comment on THIS post.
• Email me at thoughtsforyourtea@gmail.com (This tends to be the preferred way of my readers. I love reading your emails every.single.day!)
• Use #ConfidenceisMe on Instagram and tag me (missmarilirock). (More info on my Instagram account. Check out the sidebar for a direct link.)

You can be as specific or vague as you wish. Your comments will be featured in my project. (If you wish that your comment be anonymous or confidential, let me know.) The more input I have, the BETTER my project will be, so please share with your friends and family. I will be releasing this project this summer, so stay tuned! Thank you and have a great day!

Or perhaps you're like Kramer, who looks confident as he struts down the street in his technicolor dream coat??? (Seinfeld, anyone?) Poor quality, but I just get the best belly-laugh from this clip.

Love Letters #4

"I recently read an article about how love is 'just games' and nothing more. I absolutely REFUSE to believe that. Love isn't a game. If  you want to play a game, go play Life! Love is the very essence that uniquely binds us to each other. Whether it's through a friendship or a romantic relationship; love is binding. It can warm even the coldest of hearts. I refuse to believe that love is a game. Because if it truly was a game, then we would't be us. Our whole existence would be one. big. sham. And I refuse to believe that. Why? It's quite simple. I love God. And through God, He has helped me love you better. That love is very real to me. So in case I haven't said it; I love you."