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[morganboulevard]

Yesterday we went to Mystic Hot Springs to celebrate our anniversary! It was so fun and relaxing. Definitely worth the trip down there! 

[stylequeenie]

“She was one of the rare ones, so effortlessly herself and the world loved her for it”. I am never afraid to be ME, but it always seems easier when I’m in the sun! Avalon, Catalina Island - what a view...let the fun begin!! 🌞 #avalon #fashionblog #stylequeenie . . . . . #vacation #familytime #springbreak2018 #catalinaisland #catalina #utahblog #utahblogger #utahmodel #over40 #over40style #over40style #chicstyle #fashionover40 #fashionista (at Catalina Island)

[stylequeenie]

“It’s ok if you think baseball is boring - it’s a smart person’s game!” 🤣 When work allows you to play...you throw on a pair of funky flats and take yourself out to the ballgame! #stylequeenie . . . . . #chicstyle #styleinspiration #heelsofcourse #styleatanyage #springtraining #springtraining2018 #shoefie #utahblog #utahblogger #utahinfluencer #utahstyle #styleover40 #styleadvice #over40style #over40fashion #widn #shoegram #shoequeen #shoeaddict (at Tempe Diablo Stadium)

[saltyrachel]

What would Jesus do if He was cat-called ?

When I was a little girl my parents taught me that when I didn't know what to do I could ask myself "What would Jesus do?"

This question has guided me throughout my life to always try to love better. But sometimes the answer hasn't always been clear.

Like today.

As I walked into my apartment building, two homeless men sat outside cat calling women as they passed by, myself included.

Time and time again I've found myself in situations where men have made me feel unsafe, this particular moment was hardly even a drop in the ocean compared to other stories I have.

In the past I've gotten angry, hurt, or worst of all: silent. 

I walked inside to find my roommate calling the cops on them, shaken by their aggressive comments.

Suddenly and surprisingly, the childhood thought popped into my mind:

"What would Jesus do?"

I found myself instantly frustrated by this thought because Jesus was probably never sexually harassed on the streets. And then out of no where, a small thought popped into my mind:

"Teach."

Jesus would teach.

I walked back outside, got in my car, pulled up next to the two men and firmly but kindly said these words:

"I just wanted to warn you that someone in our building has called the cops on you. I don't want you getting into trouble, but it's not appropriate the way you are talking to women, calling after them and such. I'm sure you mean well but it can make women feel uncomfortable."

I did not feel angry, I did not feel afraid, I was not silent. 

I felt love.

They have looked at me for a moment and then one of the men apologized and said,

"Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes I have to check myself."

The other sank his head into his hands saying,

"'m not a good man." 

To which I replied,

"I'm sure you have good in you."

They thanked me and left

Christ, the ultimate man-symbol of love, teaches me daily what it means to follow Him. It means to become a stronger woman.

And sometimes He teaches me that women can teach men too.