Less than a week left of me being 22. When I began my 22nd year, I knew that I had a long year of growth ahead of me. I started the year with the harsh reality that who I thought I was and who I always hoped to be didn't reflect the reality of who I actually was. There was a deep sense of spiritual, relational, and emotional dissonance. While this dissonance was accompanied by feelings of disappointment, I felt God calling me instead to redemption and joy. It's been a challenging journey, but growing deeper in the acceptance of myself and in my relationship with God has been one of the sweetest and loveliest rewards I have ever had. I'm thankful that endings bring new beginnings, and that the end of my 22nd year isn't the end of this lovely journey but the beginning of it. #22 #beinglovely