It is well worth it.

This journey ain’t for the weak, but I’m going to keep showing up.

My mom has a phenomenal green thumb, mommy can turn a leaf into a bush. I remember my mom receiving a stem or 2 and turning that stem into a plant that stood over 4ft.

She started off with a small plastic flower pot, the plant grew and broke that. Then she went to a bigger pot stronger material, but the plant grew and broke that too. As the plants kept growing the pots kept breaking. I remember the transferring of the plant as it got bigger and stronger wasn’t an easy process, but it had to be done in order for it to continue to grow. Mommy eventually ended up with this huge, HEAVY ceramic pot which gave the plant enough room to grow comfortably.

God gave me those memories this morning as he spoke to me.

With growth comes discomfort. You will never be able to stay in the same place, and comfortably grow. It won’t be easy and it will be hard work, BUT it’s the only way. Up until today; for the most part, my life has been “comfortable” in all aspects. There has been some uncomfortable moments, but pretty much stayed in the same pot. That’s why I haven’t grown as much as I can and as much as I should. I’m asking God to give me the strength, the guidance, and courage to change pots so I can grow and continue to grow with the gifts and abilities God has given me. Break these chains of fear, and break this pot of stagnation. It’s time for me to GROW up! Thanking God in advance.

This was a Facebook post I wrote on January 10th 2017! That was 6 years ago! If that Kalia could see us now, she would’ve started sooner. But it’s ok… This Kalia is determined to show up every day so that the other Kalias out there won’t wait 6 years to do what God says and move out the way.

If I was to compare the difference between who I was back then and who I am now, the only difference is I now do it scared. I finally fully understand more now than ever GOD GOT IT! So I’m giving it all to him. And yes; the road can get uncomfortable and naturally I get weary and weak at times, but in those moments I just put my cares back into the Lord’s hands…. ain’t (yes ain’t) nothing else I can do about it. My mental health thanks me.