I have struggled with what to write as another post for over a week. I have picked my brain about what could reach an audience at any level. When I read I like to relate my own life to whatever is going on in the text, so I wanted to do the same with my blog posts for someone else.

As I began to ponder what to discuss, I thought why not write about something I feel is important in my life. I have learned a lot about my self and have grown into my own identity over the last few years. I found what makes me happy and what I value versus what society or others want me to value or do. After a million personality tests for my business classes and really tuning into my own self, I have learned that I am the epitome of an introvert.

Being 'labeled' as an introvert can come across to someone else that you don't like people, etc. but that is not the case. I love being around people I love, meeting new people and experiencing new culture, but I get my energy from self reflection and enjoying my own company. I look at it as a blessing because I am feel comfortable in my own self to be alone. I have learned to love reading, writing, and appreciating music again. I evaluate life in a deeper sense and most importantly spend a lot of time with God.

Growing up whenever we would eat or leave the house my mom would say a prayer. It seems so cliche, but there is so much power in prayer. Any time I am questioning something I turn it into a time for assistance through Him. This past Tuesday I had a tough day in school and in my personal life, but I took a long lunch to watch my favorite evangelist, Joyce Meyer, who was preaching on how to love others even though it may be tough and how to see the good through the bad situations if you trust in God. It stuck with me in such a way that I was able to help a friend in need that night through that sermon.

I have had hardship in finding my identity, but I have also found an overwhelming sense of peace in the process. Thanks to a wonderful God, amazing friends, family, and support system we can find our will and purpose.