Don't Forget Who You Are

It’s easy to hear the words “don’t forget who you are” and think, How could I ever forget? or That would never be me. But the truth is—sometimes, you can forget. I forgot.

Not completely, but I forgot enough. I lost touch with parts of myself that once felt so alive. How does that even happen? For me, it happened slowly, quietly. I became consumed with who I was operating as in this current season: a wife, a mom, a student. And while those roles are incredibly important, the other parts of me—the creative, confident woman who thrived in her purpose—started to fade into the background. I didn’t realize how long they’d been gone… until I was reminded.

My sister/mentor asked me to join her and a few other ladies in starting a podcast (you can check it out here). At first, I was hesitant. I had gotten pretty comfortable where I was. But I had also been praying for clarity and direction, and this invitation felt like an answer. The podcast meant revisiting spaces I didn’t feel ready for. I was 11 months postpartum after baby number three. My body didn’t feel “camera ready,” and I’d been off social media for nearly three years. The thought of being visible again made me anxious.

But I could feel God tugging on me. I knew my “next” wouldn’t be found inside my comfort zone.

Fast forward—we did a photoshoot. As a former model and modeling coach, photoshoots used to be my happy place, but this time, I dreaded the thought of being on set with my new body. Yet once I got there, something shifted. I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time. Joy. Confidence. Familiarity. I was reminded of that part of me I had shelved away. And then I heard our theme song—Common’s “Don’t Forget Who You Are.” I mean… really, God? The timing was wild. That song now lives rent-free in my head as I keep reconnecting with pieces of myself I thought were long gone.

All of this to say—sometimes, we’re reminded of who we are when we step out of our comfort zone. When we take a risk. When we say yes to something that scares us, but that we know God is calling us to. Will I forget again? Maybe. But today, I’m thankful for the reminders, and I’m choosing to be more intentional about remembering.

I hope you don’t forget who you are. And if you do, I pray that God will remind you of every beautiful, powerful, purposeful part of yourself—in Jesus’ name.

Not too bad for my first professional picture in 3 years!

So let me ask you: What part(s) of you have you archived? What could God be calling you back to?

Step out. You might find that He’s waiting on the other side of your comfort zone.

Live in Godfidence.