3 years in Nashville

I am sitting in my living room on my mother’s favorite couch savoring leftover pizza from the night before which was spent with some new Nashville friends. I am in awe that three years have gone by. I am proud of these three years. Moving here marked a pivot. A pivot in my soul to journey inward so that I could better refuel and serve from a sustainable heart. I look back at Time-Hop and see how light life was, yet I had so much to learn about loving myself and loving others. Fast forward to now in my early thirties and I don’t have it all figured out, but I feel full. Full of choice. Full of peace. Full of community. Full of purpose and passion. Full of worth. Full of authenticity. Full of belonging.

I view life through the lens of relationships. They. are. everything. These past years have taught me to be fully authentic and present in relationships.  And when they move on whether by my choice, their choice, or life circumstance, I have learned to allow them to be free. There is a poem I read a while back that basically says that whether you are with someone 5 seconds, 5 minutes, 5 months, 5 years, or 5 decades- be present to what it is – a moment. This poem reminds me that not every connection is meant to become a relationship, yet I should still stay present. For it is in the presence that life bursts light and joy. Even if only for a few seconds. This is hard y’all, as I often want to cling to that joy and light so that it lasts…however that does not make space for new joy and light to burst forth. These past few years have been full of moments: many incredible WHAT A NIGHT moments and yet not without a few WHAT THE F*** moments.  When I choose to be present, I receive that joy and light in each moment and I am FULL. There is no need to linger, for I have learned to savor and remember, but keep going- keep seeking presence.

Nashville still continues to beautifully surprise me and usher in new opportunities of growth and challenge. I look forward to the years to come building on a foundation of love and authenticity. A foundation that stems from a passion to continue to make life beautiful and full.

Sara

Here are some of my favorite out-of-this-world moments this past year:

 

Who run the world? #foundingteam

Weekends at the cabin #sweetfriends

 

Love this team #thatshiplife

 

Love this aunt life #allthegiggles

 

Still loving second grade! #reading

They ladies make life so fun #susanstrong

I night of music in my backyard was a dream! #musiccitymuse

I love that we make time to spend a weekend each year together #alphagams

I LOVE when my parents visit! and when sweet friends join in on the fun! #moveherealready

Best Friends and Mountains #coloradofun

Family and the Hoover Dam #vegasbirthdayfun

Even though we live far apart we couldn’t be closer. #sisters

We love celebrating each other. #nashbests

We love celebrating life in general #nashbests

camp friends #disciples

My little brother came to watch me openmic! #welooksomuchalike

Christmas pjs with my siblings #winning

I love coming home to favorites #jcmobests

I finally went to Disney World as an adult! #happiestplaceonearth

What joy it was to celebrate my teammate! #atlantajoy

Gathering around the table continues to fuel my purpose. #lifegiving

New forever friends #thankyourandomcreativeconferences

 

 

Celebrating a sorority best #jcmoalphagams

I love college day. #Bulldogforever

My first English Premier League game with my big brother and nephew! #soccerbros

Singing in the community choir for Nashville Pride Festival at spirituality night! #thisisme