The Story Behind My Tattoo

Hello Loves and Welcome Back!
Lately I've been in a really great space and in a sharing spirit, so today I decided to talk a little more about myself.
Today I want to tell you all, The Story Behind My Tattoo.

I have a small tattoo on my wrist that says, "Let It Be."
I got my tattoo when I was 18 years old, which some may say is too young but I made that decision for myself as a young adult.
In order for me to share my story, I have to back track to middle school.
My maternal grandfather, the only grandfather I ever really knew passed of pancreatic cancer.
I remember my family flew to D.C. to be with him in his sickness and surrond him with love and care.
One day in the hospital room he looked at me and whispered those very words.
Let It Be.
And back then, I didn't understand what he meant. I was angry. I was sad. It was unfair, and I was in no way mature or knowlegeable enough to Let go and Let God.

In my "rebellious time" I decided to get it tatted. I was old enough. I got to college and I was living on "my own." I had some extra money, I went to the tattoo parlor, and I told them to ink me up.
That was it. That's exactly how it happened.

Three years later, I've finally come to understand his words. It wasn't until much later in my journey that I realized what it meant to Let It Be.
I was often confusing the phrase with giving up, but letting go and letting God takes all of the strength in the world. You don't throw in the towel when you let things be. You have the strength and the love for yourself, not to be overcome by situations out of your control. Let It Be applies to everyone; be it bad habits, unhealthy people, or harming environments. 

Here I am, a much wiser and experienced young adult, and I understand the words my grandfather spoke to me. Let It Be, Kiersten. Life is a journey. All you can do is Pray as often as you can, love and live as fully as possible, work with all of your might, dream with all of your heart, and truly
LET IT BE.

So, that's my story. It didn't start off as deep as it became, but growth will change a lot of things in your life. Growth will allow you to see new perspectives. I am so grateful for growth.
As always, thank you so much for reading!
I don't care if one person reads this, I love you.
~Naturallykbiggie