This is Real Life

I have read before about how many people only show the blissful, positive side of their lives on social media. I will admit...it's easier to take photos of the smiling faces, Pinterest successes, and stylish outfits. 
I mean, how awkward would it be for me to be fishing in my purse for my camera while my five year old is near tears. Plus, imagine the difficulty of taking a photo of the sarcastic tone of a tween or the sighs of an eight year old.
However, in an effort to keep the social media experience I provide true to my life, I recently started using the hashtag #thisisreallife on Instagram. I guess it's my way of telling the world my Instagram followers, that my life, and life in general, is not perfect. And, that's okay.
I share my life here, on this blog, and through social media, in order to build a community of people who desire encouragement and inspiration. As a result, it is important to me that my readers know that I am authentic. What you see, is what you get, imperfections and all.
Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them...Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:9-10
Here are some of my recent real life moments...

FAMILY PHOTO
SINK FULL OF DISHES
SPOON IN THE BLENDER - WHOOPS
WON'T SMILE FOR A SELFIE
LUNCH AT THE ZOO

Have you captured any of these types of moments with your camera lately? If you have an Instagram account, tag your photos with #thisisreallife, so we can continue to be genuine with each other.



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