I went antiquing with my husband last week for my birthday and we stumbled across a beautiful piece of furniture that inspired this episode. 

The piece was gorgeous and had so much character and so much mystery all at the same time.  The store owner knew very little about the piece other than the fact that there wasn't another piece like it.  He was right, it was breathtaking.

So I started thinking about this antique in relation to our lives and the stories they tell.  What's our story?  How do the markings of the past shape who we are today?  All of the craftsmanship and time put into creating a piece like this, like us is so unique.  When you think about it this way, it's impossible not to be amazed at the level of detail that went into creating who you are today. 

All of the circumstances and people placed in our lives shape who we are today.  Our past may also shape us, but it doesn't define us.  Our lives are living stories.  They are all unique and different.  We were meant to stand out.  We are not an exact replica. 

Be so proud of who you are and the story about your life that has been written, because good or bad - it didn't happen to you, it happened FOR YOU for a reason! Don't blend in.  Be who you were created to be.  I promise, there's no on else like you in the world and that's amazing!!

- XO
Bridget

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