Original

Setting my intentions for the year is always something I enjoy prioritizing to do. I think it is SO easy and SO normalized to set goals on January 1st that are unrealistic, unattainable, and usually do not actually correlate with our core values. My favorite thing to do is simply pick a word. A word that will center me on the hard days, carry me through life’s challenges, remind me who I am during uncertainty, provide hope during the times of hopelessness, and add light and reason to the bright days.

Last year, my word was overcomer. Not necessarily that I had to be better, had to be recovered, or couldn’t have hard days. But, that I would make choices towards life every single day. I knew another step towards the eating disorder was a step towards death, and another step towards recovery was a step towards life.

The only way to do this was (and still is) being an overcomer. Knowing I am more than the demon in my head, more than my biggest insecurities, and more than all the lies I have believed to be true.

I am not the person I want to be yet. I am not “eating-disorder free” yet. But, I am so thankful for all I have overcome and that I am not the same girl I was a year ago.

This year, it is all about being original. Showing up as I am unconditionally. After a lot of values work this year I have learned that one of my core values is authenticity. I can not be my authentic self if I am not living original. The actual definition of original is: “created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy.”

God is our artist and we are not a copy! We are one.of.a.kind.

Let’s stop comparing. Let’s stop shaming. Let’s stop trying to be who society says we have to be.

This year is for living as my true self. Living originally.

Here’s to being more authentically me every single day! Happy 2022!

XOXO, Maggs