How I Gained Confidence...in a way I didn't expect

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Margaret Matheny | Simple & Mindful Living

Күн бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I spent years trying to "find" confidence. But as hard as I tried, I never did. What I couldn't see then was that it's not about having more strength, it's about accepting your weakness. Sharing my story and the things that changed in my life(weakness included) that brought with them a healthy, grounded kind of confidence.
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@alanaoliveira7118 2 жыл бұрын

I was praying for confidence. When I finished, this vídeo was there. He used you for me. God bless you even more.

@kaylalee1302 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel not too long ago, and watched all your videos already! I look forward to your new videos every week. I love your videos so much. Most of all, you have The Lord and His Son Jesus Christ in your life.💕🙂

@janahallam54 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't lose at the playground... You won by being the person to stay calm and understanding. What the world needs more of. That is winning! Xo

@vallantz5877 2 жыл бұрын

The part that moved me was “I want to stay weak.” Thank you for the tender and vulnerable way you shared this! More of Him and less of me always resonated with me and you have described how blessings in deed spring from our meekness ❤️🙏

@annav.9722 2 жыл бұрын

Lord didn‘t designe us (Moms) to be perfect. He designed us just to be there. Thank you so much for your content! 😊🙏🏻 Greetings from a christian Mom from Germany! ♥️

@rosiesanchez8048 2 жыл бұрын

When you said that your life purpose is to serve the Lord, I said "okay I'm subscribing." I want everything in my life to point me to God. :) I'm so happy to be new here. :)

@krisvaughan1531 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of wisdom from someone so young. My mom is 92 and has never stepped out of her comfort zone or taken risks and hates it when my kids and I do. She has missed out on so much! Love your list.

@krisvanallen Жыл бұрын

About that mom…..you handled that so well. Who knows what she went through in that day already, what her life is at home, how her family or parents' health are…..you were so gracious to her. A blessing.

@MegaMariSF 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the story of how you’ve handled that situation with the other mom! SO inspiring and a great reminder that we CAN choose to be “the bigger person” and just respond to harshness with kindness. The absolute best reminder! It’s fine to let other people win. We don’t have to prove ourselves right to anyone when we know the trough in our hearts. Aka, we can tell our ego to shush and go on about our lives. Thank you for sharing that with us! 💗

@catherinepoisson3169 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a powerful message! And the concept of losing, and losing gracefully kind of blew my mind, in the best way. What a breath of fresh air! I love all of your videos - they always provide a unique, positive, and inspirational view. I feel even more at peace after watching your content. And thank you for always sharing honestly with your subscribers and followers!

@120mitchmd 2 жыл бұрын

Confidence definitely comes with aging too.. I cannot take anymore crap at 41. 😂 I’ve always been a timid and self-conscious type of person but truly my faith has helped boost my confidence knowing that I have a Father who is with me through ups and downs. He is guiding me by the power of the Holy Spirit which is the greatest gift and more wonderful than I could ever ask for! Thanks for sharing! I need to get into minimalism 🤍

@notyourpieceofcake Жыл бұрын

I have some "youtuber bestfriends", more like the fictional friends that we had in our childhood. You're one of my bffs cause I keep returning to your channel whenever I feel exhausted with life, even though I'm not a Christian, a white, or even someone who's living in the west (I live in a small country located in Southeast Asia). Thank you for the beautiful content. Take love 💕

@chelissanaidoo9852 2 жыл бұрын

So proud of the way Father God is growing you in His purpose. Get it girl❤️

@becomingme2689 2 жыл бұрын

What book exactly are you talking about in the video. About becoming less and losing and becoming good at it?

@adrie7318 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience when I was at Walmart one day and I left my cart in the middle of the aisle. A woman moved it out of the way aggressively and looked at me saying "why would you leave your cart in everybody's way" I felt this peace to just stare at her. Almost as if my emotions weren't there. The old me would have said something. But the more I starred she looked back flipped me off and she accidentally bumped into an island snack shelf. Another man walked by with a smiled and said "she must be having a bad day" I knew in my heart The Lord was with me the moment i felt his peace.

@krisvanallen Жыл бұрын

You are so bare, and vulnerable…..I can’t thank you enough.

@junehulton9776 Жыл бұрын

Well I just stumbled across your profile...me after watching this...I am so pleased...and I will continue to watch and I am slowly in learning ....how to regain strength, confidence...but I am sure it will come through life....in time.. Thank you for sharing...

@brookeparler7452 2 жыл бұрын

I love your reminder to be diligent. That it doesn't happen overnight. So good to be able to look back and see that we're not the same people we used to be. All those tiny habits matter! They just take awhile to add up.

@emmyfinck3382 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a blessing, Margaret! Thank you for sharing your heart and encouraging us. Your advice is so helpful to me and your realness is refreshing❤️

@christinathorsen4274 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so deeply for creating this ❤ It truly spoke to my heart and soul. I'm on the journey to release anger & gain peace and confidence 🙏

@krisswilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency, and for sharing that very awkward and extremely uncomfortable but so relatable situation. The world seems to be so angry right now. It may have felt like you lost but really, you extended grace. 💙

@stephanielegarda5443 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Margaret! What a great example at the playground...you stood in your peace and power without succumbing to the lower emotions - that sets a good example for your little one too!

@diana4846 2 жыл бұрын

Margaret, thank you so much for sharing your videos!! They are like a crispy fresh morning air when i listen to you and brings me to such a deep realization that we can be happy with less!May God bless you!!

@evalindell2757 2 жыл бұрын

In my eyes you were the big winner by keepin cool and not lashing back at this woman or shying away. To be graceful what ever happens is the best both for you and for everybody else! ❤️ She is the true looser for not manageing the situation with grace. ❤️

@moniquehernandez97 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful message. I’m sorry I didn’t get the title of the book? I did look on your Amazon favorites but couldn’t tell what book you referenced. Thank you so much.

@julietpotrykus9075 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know too. Also couldn't figure out which one

@cathyadams2243 Жыл бұрын

Yes I would like the book title too! So enjoy your heart for the Lord!

@user-pt7bv6li6d Жыл бұрын

Margaret I’m so glad I found you and your special channel. Love u ♥️ These words are more than I could ask for. I honestly see myself in you.

@laralabronbaldwin 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a powerful video. I think finding one’s life’s purpose and dedicating to that is truly a blessing. When feeling lost or adrift (me) having that reminder to look at my life’s purpose is so what I needed to hear. Also I’ve been following you now for a couple of years and you’re just blossoming, you look so beautiful and in a great place. I’m so happy for you and the journey you’re on. Thank you for sharing yet again a great helpful video for others. Xx

@katie3700 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was so good! Always try to remind myself of John 3:30 He must increase; I must decrease - so hard to do sometimes in today's society, but I've gotten so much from it and grown so much. Proud of your reaction - never too late to grow and learn!

@laurens4864 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video. You have reminded me that no matter what is going on around me, if I KNOW my purpose, I won't get thrown around with every wind that blows my way. I need to get clear on my purpose daily. X

@yyg711 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you believe in the Lord , blessings to you and your family. I am so blessed I found your channel and it has been so helpful to see all of go through hard things and all of us have our own brokenness but with Gods help and putting the hard work we can make a better version of ourselves.❤️🙏🏼

@judihulslander298 2 жыл бұрын

So very well said. Your authenticity radiates from you, Shalom!

@sharonf8188 2 жыл бұрын

So much inspiration on faith and living well- thank you!

@jennarodriguez8535 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about your channel. Thanks for the time and energy you put into making this content. I want you to know you are helping me evolve into a better person and I've learned so much 🙂

@debiulmer3672 Жыл бұрын

Honey, one of your many purposes in life is to share His word with us in a very relatable manor. I love your channel and I have to say that I normally skip over channels like your since I am 61 and in day to day life we would not have much in common but when I saw you video on 30 days of dresses I watched since I wear dresses. I have watched many of your videos since and each one I find more encouraging than the last. Your strength and resilience is amazing and a true blessing. May the good Lord give you strength and patience to continue making these videos as we all navigate this thing called life.

@tatiana.lifeinglow 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is lovely Margaret 🌻 Thank you for that story which you shared in the end.

@SunshineBloom777 2 жыл бұрын

This was so beautiful! & so needed! 🤍🌱 I love the way you speak about the Lord & Him in your life - it’s so genuine and personal! Thank you for encouraging me! My husband and I also had a dog/neighbor situation this week where we got screamed at so aggressively - it was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced! I was definitely shaken up like did this really happen, why would people respond that way - but the Lord broke my heart for them - how truly sad of a life they must have to act like that to other humans. I pray for them. And forgive them. Even tho my hubby & I didn’t make the best choice in how it happened it was an honest mistake and it’s okay to fail, and I’m so thankful the Lord gave my hubby the strength to walk us away. I love how you handled your kiddo/mom situation. I do think the Lord has given me more courage to stand up for right and to recognize evil. And the grace to be able to move on and let it go! Love ya girl! 🙏🏻💝

@emilylehman9577 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I just found your KZfaq channel a couple days ago. I am blown away by your heart for the Lord and how he is using you on this platform. I want to encourage you that you are truly speaking as someone filled with the spirit and humble for the Lord. I have already learned and gleaned so much from the few videos of yours that I’ve watched. I’m thanking God that he is using you, and that he allowed me to hear your wise words.

@katelyndurfee649 Жыл бұрын

I love this video, Margaret! “Well you tried. Way to go.” 🤣🤣🤣 I always love your honesty! :)

@raheelazam6385 2 жыл бұрын

Hi beautiful awesome work ❤💖💛❤💜💖💞👍👍👍

@jaclynwilson7978 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been struggling so much with my self esteem (have for years, but it’s been worse lately). This video was such an encouragement. I love your honesty and spirit, and how realistic this is 🤍

@margaretmatheny 2 жыл бұрын

So so glad, Jaclyn. Sending love!

@justathought1971 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel girrrrl ! I wonder if their are any helpful truthful channels for guys these days? I know this channel is for everyone but … life seems mountainous for our good men lately and they don’t ever ask for help and sometimes don’t allow themselves to even to look for it

@Theblockchainpage 2 жыл бұрын

Keep spreading. You are an antidote to consumerism, capitalism and materialistic society. God bless you

@daisyrowaro44 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video ! So blessed! Thank you !

@12homeowners Жыл бұрын

This. This right here. So, so good.

@mikaela7437 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like God's really been changing me to be a peacemaker and your example is so well timed. Thank you God, for providing sisters to show me again and again

@franzih.2555 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience…❤️ it helps a lot and I love you!! You such a wonderful woman 🤗🥰 greetings from Germany!!

@claragaston6757 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE SOOO MUCH your videos and your thoughts❤️ you helped me so much from Spain

@girlteachme 2 жыл бұрын

soooo good friend! I love that Jesus transforms us over time this way!

@akdupay1 2 жыл бұрын

I love these steps in confidence! ❤️

@jacquelinemcgowan8164 2 жыл бұрын

This came at the right time today, i know i am making alot of excuses for my attitude, i am so tired being one of them, but God stripped my of my independence years ago and it shook me to the core but it was all necessary, he is still taking things and people away to show me and teach me. It is hard when the world is very angry and loud and thinks it is alright, i am feeling pushed out, talked over and lonely. I am reacting in ways i never new were in me, mostly not great and i don,t like that vulnerability and neediness. thankgoodness Jesus is the one true rock on which we stand, faithful and unchanging, all glory to him. Thank you for sharing xxxxxxx

@seashellsound 2 жыл бұрын

Please keep doing these kind of videos..I am struggling with anger. I have 4 kids and I feel like I will never will find time for myself to heal and serve with joy. Also, I sufer from alopecia, and I feel that I will never have that self-esteem because of that.

@marissaackerman4393 2 жыл бұрын

There is a children’s book by John C. Maxwell called “Sometimes you win sometimes you learn” and it really has helped me as an adult, so when I read it to my kids I know it will help them too!

@EliseWood 2 жыл бұрын

You’re shirt or dress, whatever you’re wearing is so adorable!

@irinia6690 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏! Believe and achieve.

@ameeratraut7102 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤️

@leek7987 2 жыл бұрын

The story you told... that is not necessarily losing, that is being humble in spirit. That is what God wants from us.

@juliaserafiina Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video❤

@Shannon.Hazleton 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, wise words!

@sarahthatcher123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing… very helpful.

@tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын

God bless you thank you for your story ❤

@jmsl_910 Жыл бұрын

you are a beautiful human. by that i mean, you have a beautiful soul. a true north

@katherineclare4642 2 жыл бұрын

True stuff! ❤🙌🏼

@msuzzzim 2 жыл бұрын

💕thank You for sharing 🌿😘

@coffee_lover26 2 жыл бұрын

This is very inspiring❤️

@noagoldwasser3147 2 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing, giving much hope and faith, thank you🙏🏼 Where do you get your faith from? I have difficulty to find one, though I really wish to….

@FearofGodmom Жыл бұрын

Faith in the one, true God. The God of the Bible.💜💜

@maranathamama 2 жыл бұрын

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 💗

@simplepurefreedom255 2 жыл бұрын

When you "loose" a fight with others, God wins.

@IshwryaMurali 2 жыл бұрын

hey margeret,, Ur videos are so much healing, Im 23 now, i was so confident, bold, stand for myself no matter what, but with the recent year, i became so dull, down, self doubt. I tryna change but recent times, if someone yells at me or raise their voice, I couldnt speak up for me even there is nothing wrng with me . I start to cry when someone yells or if my angry or when i feel like speaking up, I cry and in anger i cry even for silliest. is there anything u could help

@pip5284 2 жыл бұрын

Great words of advice! But also...has anyone ever told you that you look like Jodie Foster?

@tamiurquizo746 2 жыл бұрын

I had my 3rd baby this year and the last two I had them really close together. It's only been a month since my 3rd baby has been alive. Sadly I've had 3 panic attacks. I thought I could handle having them close together ❤️ 😕

@margaretmatheny 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love! Find your tribe and lean into them. You've got this

@johnandkitty 2 жыл бұрын

From experience, number three is harder than number two, but it does get easier.

@jennifercaceda6817 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@MusicalMonkThumbs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story! How did you pick a red therapy device?

@celesteio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret! I just watched a video of your minimal makeup from two years ago, loved everything….but I’m intrigued by the cream blush stick, can’t find it on Beautycounter, is it discontinued?

@celesteio 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched another video where you say it was disconnected 😩, ty for sharing ❤️

@normaflorespena Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the dresser with thr round wood knobs?

@maranathamama 2 жыл бұрын

May we be content with weakness in the world eyes which often translates to being strong in The Lords strength & eyes 🕊 2 Corinthians chapter 12…

@HeatherCisMe Жыл бұрын

It's so interesting that the behavior that the woman didn't like in your child, was something she modeled (x10) at the adult level. Too bad you didn't have a mirror available to calmly hold up to her. 😋