The Power of Offline
It’s been a while since we’ve last spoken. Let’s catch up, shall we?
So where do I even begin?
If you caught my last post, then it won’t be much of a surprise that I’m approaching creating content in a renewed way, His way.
Extended time offline never fails to challenge me to prioritize what actually matters & if I’m being completely honest, most of the things I often found myself being consumed with simply just doesn’t.
Creating, editing, liking, linking, posting, sharing, — along with every other monotonous task attached to having an online presence, has unquestionably lost its luster & now more than ever, I find myself questioning what it all even means. What does it actually matter? What weight does it carry into eternity & most importantly, is God being glorified?
The acquirement of things. The posting of things. The sharing of things. The talking of things; though fun at times, has become somewhat futile & erroneous in light of what I’ve been compelled to share.
Sweater: The Frankie Shop. Boots: Paris Texas. Necklace: COS. Sunglasses: H&M.
Simply said, desire to profess Christ in these last days has increased. My conviction to profess His goodness, His holiness, His righteousness & His soon & imminent coming has become a weight that my spirit that I can no longer carry & because of that, everything else has fallen to the waist-side.
The bar has been set & the assignment has been given. My desire is to simply be an obedient vessel for the kingdom of God & that’s really just what it is.
And though I’ll still be incorporating fashion bits here-and-there, it no longer takes precedence across my platforms.
Thank you for y’all’s love & support & I look forward to our journey together seeking Christ in a renewed & refreshing way.
xX, Chanel
— A Renewed Mind
Dress: J.Crew Sandals: Havaianas Bag: TJ Sunglasses: H&M — Shop similar styles.
Where does one begin?
Admittedly, it’s been almost a year since I’ve last updated the blog & even as I write this, I feel a bit letdown. — Letdown with myself that is. Letdown that I allowed this space to sit stagnant after almost 14 years of consistent posts & sharing what we’re all here for: fashion.
But if I’m being honest, that’s partially why. After creating a space to simply showcase my personal style while in college, the world of blogging has done a complete 180. What was once a hobby for myself & so many others has blossomed into full-time careers for many of my fellow comrades in the space but for me, it hasn’t.
Now don’t get me wrong.
By no means am I lamenting about not a full-time content creator; those days are far behind me. However I’d be lying if I said that my outlook on the content creation space hasn’t changed because it has & it’s everything due to my relationship with Christ.
What was once a space where I’d freely share what I’m wearing, trends I’m loving & what’s next on my luxury wishlist now feels seemingly unfulfilling & borderline reckless.
Now I’m certainly not to say that those things don’t still exist, because they do, but there’s also a new level of responsibility & stewardship the Lord is entrusting me with & it has absolutely nothing to do with these tangible, fleeting things, as cute as they may be.
So here we are, almost a year later & with the rise of Substack & what seems to be the re-emergence of old school blogging, I thought it was time to share where I’m at with my online presence both here & across all the other platforms.
My assignment is the share the Lord. Period. Point. Blank. And whether that be through fashion, food or fitness, the goal remains the same: Christ & Christ alone.
I won’t make any promises as to what I’ll be sharing next and/or how consistent I’ll even be here but just know, there’s been a shift in my priorities & though I’ll always be a fashion girlie, the assignment far exceeds bags, shoes & clothes, as cute as they may be!
Praying this blesses you & if you’re not already supporting me on IG, YouTube and Threads, give me a follow as I’m way more active over there!
xX, Chanel
