You're Afraid, Do it Anyway!

Have you ever been frustrated with yourself because you don't have your friend's talents? I sure have. I'm surrounded by talented people, my daughter who has the most beautiful singing voice, so many artists, and even tax professionals! I would love to have their talents, and maybe if I worked hard enough at art, I'd be an artist too. But what I do know is that God gave each of us gifts uniquely fitted to who we are, and it's a waste of my time and energy to sit around wishing I had someone else's. The hard part is actually using them, being courageous enough to do the scary thing anyway.I'm winding down Season 8 with a little potpourri of everything that's been on my heart. I share a beautiful lesson I learned from Holly Fowler about nature "listening" and letting go before a storm. As well as a boat ride with my son Sheldon and grandchild JJ that had me in tears of gratitude that I knew could not be possible if Sheldon was not sober. I get honest about the fear that still shows up when I am on stage at speaking engagements and why I've decided that doesn't mean I lack courage, it just means I have to keep tapping into it. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me along the way. I can't wait for you to see what's in store in the next season!Episode Highlights:[0:35] Holly Fowler's Nature Lesson & the Oak Trees Before Hurricane Michael[3:49] Celebrating Sheldon's Sobriety[5:50] Growing Up in Addiction & Choosing Joy Anyway[8:51] Sponsor Shoutouts: Pepsi, Holiday Beach Mechanical & Team Patriot[15:29] Entering a Season of Subtraction[16:52] New Speaking Opportunities & Trusting God's Timing[18:43] Why I Stopped Wishing for Talents I Don't Have[20:32] Winston Churchill on Courage & Your "Finest Hour"[22:44] Season Wrap-Up & a Sneak Peek at the Foster Care Episode with Barb & Kay[24:24] Sponsor Love: Ferrucci's, Something's Cooking, Bay Tax & More[25:23] Closing Affirmation from Joy Is My Favorite ColorBig Thanks To Our Sponsors:Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-cityHoliday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.comGypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.comAmor Boutique: https://amorboutiquepc.comFerrucci's Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.comSomething's Cooking: https://somethingscookincatering.comShore House Furniture: https://shorehousefurniture.comResources: Capstone House: https://www.capstonehouse.orgNew Merch & Book Updates!My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.meMy Book: *Joy Is My Favorite Color* is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9GSign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement, sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com**Let's Stay Connected!**Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Be sweet, y'all! 💕Presented by ADF Media