Hello, Dear Tribe Member,
I’m elated to welcome you to this space and into a truly special moment in The Eyistar Blog’s journey. Happy New Month!
Welcome to August, may good things overflow in your direction this season. Cheers to growth, joy, and fresh beginnings.
When July began, we explored the theme of “Becoming.” We talked about growth, transformation, and the bravery it takes to evolve.
But now, stepping into August and continuing through the second half of the year, I feel drawn to something quieter, and something deeper.
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August is more than just another month to me. It marks the anniversary of The Eyistar Blog, a space born from obedience and a whisper of purpose. What started as a simple act of faith has become a home for thoughts, stories, and souls like yours.
So, it feels beautifully aligned that this month’s theme is “Beholding.” We’re not just doing, we’re seeing. Not just evolving, but witnessing what’s shifted. This is the next step from what we began in July.
What Does It Mean to Behold?
To behold is to look with intention, with depth, and with reverence. It’s not passive watching, it’s active seeing. That’s been my story.
When I first started writing, I wasn’t sure anyone would read my words. I wrote through self-doubt and fear. I questioned whether my voice mattered. But I showed up anyway. I kept becoming. Now, years later, I realize I need to do something different: not just chase the next milestone, but pause and behold who I’ve become.
I behold the courage it took to start when no one was watching. I behold the consistency it took to write in quiet seasons.
I behold the clarity I’ve gained about my voice, my path, and my purpose. I behold the moments I nearly quit, but didn’t.
I’m not the same person who began this journey.
I’ve grown, and with growth comes lessons I’d love to share with you in celebration of this blog’s anniversary.
Ways I’ve Grown Through the Years
- I Stopped Waiting to “Feel Ready.
My first post wasn’t perfect, but it was honest. And that’s what people connected to. I was stunned by the responses I received.
I didn’t expect them, but they affirmed that impact doesn’t require perfection, it just requires showing up and that was the summary of the feedback from my first post. - I Embraced Writing as a Journey, Not a Destination.
There were weeks I doubted every word, and weeks when writing felt like fire in my bones. Both seasons taught me this: my words aren’t just about me, they’re about who they reach. Even when I felt unsure, others found clarity in what I shared. - I Learned to Write for One Person.
Not every post is meant for the masses. Sometimes, it’s for one person. And when that person finds healing, insight, or hope, that’s enough. Focus on the impact, not the applause. - I Welcomed Feedback, Just as It Came.
Growth began when I stopped guarding my words and started growing from what others shared. Some posts with few likes led to the most profound messages. People quietly found meaning, even if they didn’t “engage” publicly. - I Became My Own Reader.
I always ask myself: Would I want to read this? Does this reflect my heart, my values, and my voice? If yes, it’s ready. I write for my audience with the same care I write for myself.
Now Let’s Talk About You.
This week, I invite you to do something gentle but powerful: Behold yourself. Not your to-do list. Not your flaws. Not your unfinished goals. Just… you.
Who were you at the start of the year? Who are you now? What would change if you actually saw the growth in you?
Too often, we focus on what’s not working, without realizing how much we’ve already transformed. Many of the things you once prayed for are now your reality, but you’ve been too focused on the next goal to notice.
Pause.
Look again.
You’re not the person you were two or three years ago. You’ve evolved, but you won’t recognize it until you behold it. When you do, you’ll realize how much you have to be thankful for.
“You Can’t Become What You Can’t Behold.” July taught us to stretch, grow, and step into new versions of ourselves. But can you behold who you’re becoming?
We often rush into the next version of ourselves without ever seeing who we are now. We track progress but rarely honor the person behind the progress.
We perform. We produce. We perfect.
But do we see?
Not the polished version.
Not the overachiever.
But the real, becoming you.
This Week, I’m Choosing to Behold Myself. To sit with who I am, without trying to impress anyone. To recognize my strength without performing.
To see the slow, subtle shifts, the hard-won peace.
To honor the journey of the past six years. And here’s what I’ve learned: When you behold yourself with compassion, you stop competing for validation.
You should stop comparing. Stop hiding behind perfectionism. You should unlock the courage to keep becoming.
This month, pause.
Look again.
See deeper.
Start with you.
You’re more than your goals. You’re the ground where your goals are rooted. You matter! So much will change when you begin to behold yourself.
“You can’t become what you can’t behold.”
Start this month not with hustle, but with honest seeing. See yourself through the right lens, and then others will too.
To everyone who’s been part of this journey: thank you! If this is your first time here, welcome.This space exists because I chose to become, and then learned to behold. But it thrives because you keep showing up.
Here’s to another year of writing, reflecting, and becoming. Happy Blog Anniversary (in advance) to us!
Let’s keep beholding until we fully become who we’re meant to be.
Welcome to August.
Welcome to Beholding.
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and send this post to someone you care about. Thank you for being here.
I’ll see you again next week.
With love,
#Eyistar_TheGlobalWriter 💜✨✍️🏻
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