The scariest thing I’ve ever done is decide to live for myself. Growing up, I was always the one people excepted would do something big. And while it’s an honor to have so much faith put in me, it also lead to me making decisions about my life based on if it would make others happy with or proud of me. ✨ To be completely honest, I think this is what lead to my recent identity crisis. For the first time, I realized I needed to start making decisions about my life for myself. Not because they would make me “look successful” or prove that I could live up to people’s expectations of me. I needed to make decisions because they fueled my passion, creativity and happiness. ✨ This journey I’m on has been difficult, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve questioned my own judgement in the last month. But it’s also been so full of joy. Choosing myself has allowed me to flourish in my creativity, really evaluate what brings me joy, and reflect on what I want my life to look like. ✨ For all of you who are also searching for something, take heart and remain hopeful. Trust your instincts and follow your joy. I heard someone say once, “If you’re really passionate about something, but it also scares the hell out of you, run as hard as you can towards it.” ✨ I’ll see you at the finish line, friends. 💕 ✨ ✨ ✨ ootd rainbow mentalhealth growth growing quarterlifecrisis whimsicalfashion cottagecore nature followyourdreams chasingyourdreams