Question of the moment: Who are you?

Hi! I'm Sarah. I'm a mom of 4 boys. A wife to Sean. Dog mom to Harlow the beagle. I am a home loan officer. I am a problem solver. I am sister to Ty & Catlin. Daughter to Dave & Patti (RIP). I'm a hard worker. I am the doer of things in our home. Personal assistant, locater of lost things, chef, laundry attendant, housekeeper, kisser of boo boo's, healing hugger, counselor, confidante, chauffeur, banker, tutor, wielder of thermometer & tylenol etc...

This is what I thought when I heard this question...... who are you?

You might have thought the same things or something similar. Naming off all the qualifiers for taking up space, the titles you hold, the things you do for others.

But then the question was asked again a little differently. Who are you? Not what you do. Who are you? And a million things came to my mind but they were not the answers to that question. So I sat with it for most of this week. Until today when I asked myself.... If you couldn't use a title or to do's to describe who you are what would you say?

I would say.....

I am kind. My heart hurts when I see sorrow and it soars when I see joy. I genuinely want to see people succeed and to recognize how amazing they are every day.

I am creative. I LOVE Canva & music & painting & dancing around my house & singing & making things with my hands.

I am intelligent. I am a thinker. A deep thinker. I verify and fact check. I love numbers and puzzles and solving issues big & small. When something interests me I learn all about it! I will be a life long learner.

I am curious. I want to know how things work. The why behind everything. I like to see the whole picture not just the shiny parts.

I am loyal. Often to a fault. I believe in people. I will support & have your back if you are in my circle.

I am fun. This one felt weird to type but I am stepping into who I am at the core. And I am fun. I love laughing and sarcasm is my second language. I love dancing with friends. A paint night. Volunteering with a friend. I am fun.

I am healing. Ooofta. This one. I didn't start my healing journey until about 7 years ago. After the haze of my moms death lifted and I realized life was continuing and I was simply there. Not living. Not loving. Not feeling. I existed.....barely. Choosing to do the work - best decision ever. Well next to saying yes to my hubby and having our 4 boys.

I am beautiful. Inside & Out. This one felt conflicting to write because I'm not conceited. I DO in fact have really beautiful eyes that are hazel......9 years ago they were blue as they had been my whole life. And oddly when my mother passed my eyes changed. Fun fact she had hazel eyes. However this tiny miracle happened (I'm sure there is a valid medical or technical reason but I'mma call it a tiny miracle) I'm so thankful because now when I look in the mirror she's with me.

I am enough as I am. Every wrinkle, every scar, every imperfection, every bad day, every mistake. Really wishing it hadn't taken me 40+ years to figure this one out! But dang it I am so proud of myself for finally realizing this truth.

So today I ask you - Who are you? And I'm asking you to take some time and really consider your answer. And then take it one step further and share it on Instagram and tag me @shespeaks_ak so I can celebrate your vulnerability.

xoxoxo Sarah G