Be You

So – I try a LOT of hairstyles. Within the last year or so, I was letting my hair grow because I so desperately wanted long hair (and a pony, lol). I have always wanted long, amazing hair but it doesn’t grow nice. Even though I knew this I figured…whatever, maybe – just maybe ‘this time’ it will be different. Unfortunately, it wasn’t any different but, I tried. And, my hairdresser let me go for it. It wasn’t until I decided I’ve had enough of no style (as I worded it) and I had her cut it. Then she said…see, isn’t this so much better than what you were trying to force me to let you try and grow. This is you!!

She’s right. Shorter hair is me. It just feels much more refreshing. But I had to do it in my own timing. I had to try yet again for what I thought I wanted or what I got all googly-eyed over looking at others with long ‘perfect’ hair. That isn’t me though and I have to accept that. I’m sure there are many areas in everyone’s lives that we can take a step back and think about that phrase – and it will look different for everyone. What isn’t meant for us but we hold onto hope that maybe, just maybe this time around it will work or be different?!!? My most recent was my hair but there have been many things throughout life where I have admired things about others. Slowly it’s sinking in that I’m not meant to be like them. We are all our own person and if we were all the same, what fun would the world be!

Be YOU and the wonderful ways that make you different! Different can be silly or quiet, competitive or non-competitive, giving of yourself to serve or through heartfelt prayer, the way we think and learn… Different means unlike others, unique – not right or wrong!

The before – Pinterest pick for hair color & most of the cut – Pinterest pick for only taking part of it short on the one side – The after