Comparison: The Thief of Joy
Excerpt
We don’t usually compare the whole story—we only compare the parts that look shiny on the outside. I’ve had women say, “I wish I looked like you,” but my first thought is always, Do you want my 18 years of sickness, my years of anxiety, my infertility heartbreak? Comparison convinces us that someone else’s highlight reel is the full picture. But when we trade gratitude for comparison, we rob ourselves of joy.
Is this what I thought 48 would look like?
What does life really look like at 48? In this heartfelt reflection, I share how my life at 48 is nothing like I imagined as a little girl — and why I’m grateful for that. From unexpected pain and heartbreak to physical healing, spiritual growth, and renewed confidence, this honest look at aging, faith, fitness, and womanhood will inspire you to see purpose in your journey, even when it looks different than you expected. Discover how God’s plans are higher than our own, and why 48 might just be the best age yet.