#292 – Showing Up Authentically

Morgan Harper Nichols is simply a force to be reckoned with. Like a quiet storm, she consistently creates content out of the overflow of her artistic gifting and her soul’s desire to serve others well. She is an original for sure and I believe there is a lot that we all can learn [...]

Morgan Harper Nichols is simply a force to be reckoned with. Like a quiet storm, she consistently creates content out of the overflow of her artistic gifting and her soul’s desire to serve others well. She is an original for sure and I believe there is a lot that we all can learn from her in our individual pursuits to live out our God-given unique calling.

You, my friend, are an original. However, in your journey towards living purposefully, feelings of discouragement or rejection may still arise. Often, our emotions or inner self-talk lead us to doubt our gifts and purpose in life. We live in a society that encourages us to thrive off of an audience and tempts us to be driven by virility and the demand for an encore. 

Hear me and hear me well. The only true path to your personal success is to be committed to God and to His calling for your life as you stay true to your gifts, abilities, interests, and your unique nature. Nothing good comes over the long haul when you compromise for the sake of the limelight, attention, or applause. As an artist who uses her gifts to spread God’s truth, Morgan provides a great example to those of us who want to show up in the places that really matter, committed to our calling, and willing to be used by God to fulfill His purposes and plans for our life. This is my second time to have Morgan on the podcast. You may remember her from podcast episode #192. We continue the conversation today and dive a bit deeper,  tackling ideas like…

Creative loneliness
Dead-end dreams
Grieving small things
The importance of vulnerability
Choosing gifts over compromise

This podcast episode is going to bless you, whether you consider yourself a “creative” or not. Why am I so sure of that? Because who YOU are and YOUR gifts have been chosen specifically for the purpose God has for your life (Hebrews 13:21). Comprising the gift of you in this world can cause you to miss out on His plans for you and deviate from your course. You have not been called to “conform to the patterns of this world,” Romans 12:21, but to stand firm with faith in who called you. Are you struggling with where you are in your journey towards your purpose? This conversation will help. Remember, “.. he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion..” Philippians 1:6.

Staying faithful to your gift
Dealing with dead-end dreams
Grieving small things
Choosing gifts over compromise
Staying Committed to your calling

Resources from today’s show 

Connect with Morgan Harper Nichols on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Want free resources from Morgan? Download these resources:  3 Ideas for Going Deeper with Your Writing, 15 Reasons to Write, Small Beginnings (Downloadable Art)
Need more guidance on showing up authentically? Check out my course, Living a Life You Love.
Want more content from Morgan? Subscribe to her Storyteller App. 
Grab the new book Morgan Harper Nichols mentions here.  
Listen to my previous podcast episode with Morgan Harper Nichols.

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“It’s one thing to be seen, but it’s a better thing to be seen by people who matter and in the places that matter to you.” – Chrystal Evans Hurst
“Before playing the game of compromise you have to ask yourself how far am I willing to go?” – Morgan Harper Nichols 
“The practice of choosing to show up in the places that matter will always get us farther than just trying to be seen.” – Chrystal Evans Hurst
“You have to know how you express [vulnerability], and what’s brave for you.” -Morgan Harper Nichols 
“Empathy is real, but the load from empathy is real too.” – Chrystal Evans Hurst

Other Stuff to Check Out

Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
My book, Be sure to also check out my other books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, Kingdom Woman!

Let’s Talk!

Where in your life are you compromising? What changes can you make to live true to you?
What people and places matter to you most? Where do you want to start showing up?
What do you feel you need to change in the way you approach vulnerability in your life?

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