shelby leinbach

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And here I am, a formation of skin and bones no other human is made up of, I am not a collection of parts but a beautiful whole, and I am finally here, finally me. I remember her, when she would hide beneath layers and fear the light would shed just a little too much, her skin and marks would be looked at rather than looked over, and the walls of her heart would tower above the clouds — yes, me. I am her, but not her anymore. But I was always worthy. I’m worthy to be called a daughter rather than anything else, He calls me beloved and chosen and a light–bringer. I’m forever more than anything that appears on the outside — and that’s my true worth. . Words cannot express how honored I feel to be chosen to take part in #theauthenticwoman challenge this week! @ashton_m_long is a rare beauty who stands for everything I am about — and she does it so beautifully. Thank you, Ashton, for you heart and for this movement that 𝘢𝘭𝘭 women should be hearing today. Much love ♥️
The words that have formed from my thoughts this morning — Hazy light shows mountains from my window I have black coffee and sleepy eyes I am in touch I am myself Why do we show the world the best when all it needs to know is that we’re all doing okay and probably holding cheap coffee with yesterday’s tee Step down from your “dream” and dream with me right here as I am
In these honey–sweet days of summer I’ve been intentionally rising with a smile, I walk to see my reflection and smile at what I see, I breathe a little deeper at night and open the windows in the morning and it all feels a little more right every day. The shedding of my old skin will take many more of these intentional times — but being at rest and simply okay with everything is far better for my soul than whatever life decides to throw at me. I hope you rise and smile at your being alive for one more day. I hope the rising sun inspires you to do the same, regardless. I hope everything you think you need isn’t actually what you need. I hope contentment comes first. And I will keep rising and smiling and choosing happiness and light. ✨
When summer’s your thing (and it’s your birthday month), allll the sweet thoughts come pouring out. 💭✨🌞 I had some time off the grid this weekend in the pretty Pennsylvania mountains, and this is what came to mind. 💫

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