pieces of me

We are made up of so many different pieces.  Most times those around us see us for who we really are before we ever do.  Insecurity can weigh us down and hold us back.  Why is it that everyone else around us can see how strong, wonderful, and beautiful we are but we are the last to notice.

It's so easy to be swayed into being something we are not.  We fight so hard to become who we think we are or who we think we need to be.  How freeing it is when we finally realize that being ourselves, the good, bad, the ugly... all of it allows us to connect with others on a much deeper level.  When we come out from behind our masks and allow ourselves to be free in front of those who already see us for who we are....beauty and true happiness can surface.

Embrace the little pieces of yourself.  For these are what makes you special, unique, and what draws people to you.  Be relatable and share who you really are.  You'd be surprised at how many hearts you will touch.

On a Monday, I am waiting
Tuesday, I am fading
And by Wednesday, I can't sleep
Then the phone rings, I hear you
And the darkness is a clear view
Cuz you've come to rescue me

Fall... With you, I fall so fast
I can hardly catch my breath, I hope it lasts

[Chorus:]
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you've known me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

I am moody, messy
I get restless, and it's senseless
How you never seem to care
When I'm angry, you listen
When you're happy, it's a mission
And you wont stop 'til I'm thererics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/ashlee_simpson/pieces_of_me.html ]
Fall... Sometimes I fall so fast
Well, I hit that bottom
Crash, you're all I have

[Chorus:]
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you known me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

How do you know everything I'm about to say?
Am I that obvious?
And if it's written on my face...
I hope it never goes away... yeah

On a Monday, I am waiting
And by Tuesday, I am fading into your arms...
So I can breathe

[Chorus:]
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you've know me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
Ohhhhh
I love how you can tell
Ohhhhh
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me...

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/ashlee_simpson/#share

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Finding Courage

I have been put into situations where I was forced to have courage, not only for me but for my kids. 

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9b

I believe God allows us to go through things which pull us out of our comfort zone because on our own we would never go there on our own.  It’s times like these where we are stripped of everything we know to be true and left with our true selves. 

In times when I am faced with needing to have courage, I get there by doing a lot of deep breathing, praying through the fear, trusting that God is with me the entire time, and believing that no matter what, God works out everything for good.  I have found that the easiest way to finding courage is being vulnerable and be true to who you really are.  God promises that He has already gone ahead of you into the situation that He has already planned out for you and has prepared everything to work out for good.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Isaiah 30:21

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It is in times of needing courage that we are pushed into the direction of growth.    If left to ourselves, we may not have ever made the choice to move in the right direction.  I believe that looking back, I see all the times I was forced to find courage were the times that lead me to where I needed to be.

xoxo, Salena

Guest Post:: Em @ And Nothing Else Matters and a Giveaway!!

I am so excited to have my first guest blogger here today.

A Little Piece of Me fans; please welcome the lovely Em from

And Nothing Else Matters.

The moment I started reading her Blog I instantly related to the words she spoke.  We are similar in many ways and I am inspired and encouraged by her heart.  I am new to the Blog world but she is one of the amazing beautiful women who have welcomed me with open arms.  Thank you so much Em!

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A huge hello everyone! I am so happy to be here with you all today! I love Salena. She is such a sweetheart isn't she. I was so thrilled when she agreed to give me the opportunity to guest post on her awesome blog! 

Thanks so much Salena!

First let me properly introduce myself. My name is Em and I blog over at And Nothing Else Matters. 

I am a happily married mum of two from Australia. Yep that's right I was born and raised Down Under. 

The hubby joined the Air Force last year so I am navigating the new world of being a defence wife. I blog about the highs and lows and all the fun in between of juggling marriage and motherhood with distance and demands. The loneliness and hardtimes that came with this whole new lifestyle was one of my main reasons for starting my blog. And I am so glad I did. Blogging has become such a wonderful outlet for me and I have 'met' some amazing people through it. People who have the same fears and feelings as I do.

For as long as I can remember I have stopped myself from doing and trying new things because of my own fears. My own insecurities. In primary school I would look at the high school girls and think, when I'm in high school things would be different. At high school I would see other girls doing things I wanted to and I would think to myself next term or next year, I will do that too. Then I started to think that once I finished school things would be different. I would be older and not in the whole 'school' environment anymore and then I would be able to do all the things I wanted to.

It was a pointless process because, you guessed it, I never did those things and things didn't change.

You see one problem was that I was waiting around for things to change by themselves. Let me just tell you, that is never gonna happen. You cannot go through life sitting silent in the passenger seat and expect the car to take you where you want it to. It's not realistic and it is no fun at all.

The second problem was that I was setting up roadblocks for myself. It was always when I get to a weight I am happy with, when I get the cool clothes, when I get in with the cool crowd, when I get a boyfriend, when I get engaged, when I get married, when I become a mother. You name it I thought it. 

All I was doing was taking the cowards way out. By giving myself these 'rules' about when I could try/attempt/do new things was my fear and anxieties way of making sure I didn't have to do it. It meant I never had to confront the unknown and I didn't have to worry about failing. 

Yet I still felt like a failure, because I always wondered why other people were able to do these things and i wasn't. It was a nasty vicious cycle.

The funny thing was that it actually took me having my daughter for my mindset to change. Hey, don't get me wrong I still have that nasty inner talk with myself, I still struggle with my anxiety and fear of failure. 

How can I tell my daughter she can do anything she puts her mind to, if I am letting my mind talk me out of doing the things that I want to. How can I help shape my daughters self confidence if I am sabotaging my own confidence. How can I encourage my daughter to try new things if I am not willing to myself.

The truth is I CAN"T!

I definitely do not want my own fears, insecurities and anxieties to be mirrored in my precious girl. I am determined to lead my daughter by example. She deserves better than that. One day it just hit me like a tonne of bricks. I am also a daughter. And I deserve better as well. Talk about a light bulb moment. 

I now take steps daily to keep myself in check.

Every time I look in the mirror I find something that I like in what I see and say it out loud. It can be as simple as this lip gloss looks great or this eye shadow brings out my eyes. Trust me it helps.

I make a point of looking at something that I have made or created that I am proud of. It reminds me how capable I am. It can be a flower brooch or my daughters ballet bag. Make sure it is something you really love.

I make a list of what I am thankful for. I used to do this on paper, now I mostly do it in my head while drinking my first cup of coffee for the day. On bad days, I still put pen to paper. We all need to be reminded daily of our blessings.

I make myself do something new every day. Whether its a new recipe, or a new craft, or a scary for me topic on my blog. If I make trying new things part of my daily life, then I can accept that if something doesn't work out it won't hurt me. I just need to move on and try something different.

I believe. I pray. I have faith that there is a plan for me and that this is just all a part of the process that is leading me to where I am going to be. That makes me feel better instantly.

Thank you all so much for letting me share a part of myself with you.

I love discovering new blogs and getting to know the awesome people behind them, so please come on over to And Nothing Else Matters and say hi! 


Now onto the fun stuff. I have an awesome giveaway for you all. The winner can pick anything they like from my Etsy shop.











And with new stock going into the shop over the next couple of days you will have loads of fantastic things to choose from!

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I have also felt the way Em feels.  Anxiety is a constant struggle in my life; I have been dealing with it daily since I was a little girl.  Being a stay-at-home mother has put my triggers on the back burner.  I too find it challenging having to deal with my anxiety yet be able to back up confidence and security in myself for my kids sake.  Having my kids helps inspire me to push through, some days are better than others but I strive to do more.

Thank you so much Em for sharing your heart with us.


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All my heart,

Salena