Shift Your House
Hello World,
My name is Maresha Swopes, your host and creator of the Shift Your House, also favorably known as Shifting House, blog and podcast. I am an individual who loves discussing all things faith based, providing tips on creative ways to expand your space, and how to make your environment reflect the unique personality that God blessed you with. For years I have been known has the creative friend out of the bunch, one who doesn't mind taking risk of being different within my very own home. I'm the type of person who enjoys making something out of nothing, performing various DIY projects and arts & crafts for over 9 years.
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However, this mindset of stepping outside the box with designing did not transpire into my everyday relationships and encounters within society. Instead, I found myself attempting to people please, silencing my voice, and rolling with the punches of life (I do not mean this in a good way). My faith walk with Jesus Christ became very difficult for me to manage while I continuously desired to be accepted by the world. Here I am, over 20 something years old, preacher's kid, still feeling as though I have to walk, talk, and act a certain way in order to be loved, graced, and validated. I mean..like.. really Maresha, GET IT TOGETHER!
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It wasn't until reaching my mid-twenties that I realize who I am in Christ and who Jesus has always been, because of this revelation I have chosen to be set apart for God without any regrets but only confidence. Now, I am pursuing my passion of helping others to find their identity in Jesus Christ by helping each individual to shift their mindset as well as their homes.
By combining the two things that I absolutely love, designing and serving Jesus Christ, I am able to focus on creating a peaceful atmosphere into both my physical and spiritual house ( that being mind, body, and soul). Okay, so real quick here's an example of what shifting your house and mind looks like from a practical stance. Have you ever been to that one friend's house that is a COMPLETE hot mess and your first initial thought was, "What on earth is going on in your life ?! " Or better yet, what about the moment when you're running late to an event and you cannot find that one particular shirt you've been searching for over thirty minutes ago. Now your attitude is stank, and the entire trajectory of your day is ruined.
Having the perspective of not allowing your home to reflect how crazy life has become is merely as vital as denying the chaotic ways of life the permission to steal your peace of mind. So join me on this journey of keeping foolery outside the door and only inviting inward peace into your home.
