LET’S GROW

I had a whole other post planned for today, but I felt this topic was very relevant with everything going on.

What does this mean? Glad you asked. There are so many painful things happening in the world. Whether it’s politics, family dynamics, or a breakup…etc.

If they rejected the authentic version of you, it’s a sign to change environments not a sign to change yourself at your core. I often use the water bottle analogy for this.

You go to a grocery store and a bottle of water is 50 cents a piece.
You go to an amusement park and a bottle of water is 3 dollars.
You go to an airport and a bottle of water is 8 dollars.

The product is the same, but the difference is the environment of that water bottle. It’s not less valuable; it’s just valued less.

Someone not seeing your value is just a sign to change the company, not change yourself.

I am going to give you some encouragement, and if it applies, I hope you take it with you.

You being soft is not a weakness — Your ability to stay soft during tough times means you are leading with authenticity, not fear. Be proud of your ability to do that.

You can heal without hardening — I get the desire to close your heart when it’s hurt. Remember that while one person may have harmed you, you have other people who love that person you are. Focus on that love for your healing.

Keep kindness while learning boundaries — Boundaries are often looked at as mean. You can be kind while also knowing what treatment you are and aren’t okay with.

Your capacity for love is NEEDED — Staying loving in moments where it’s unpopular is powerful. It’s much easier to be cynical about love than it is to practice it. It’s VULNERABLE but honest, which is extremely powerful.

Your pain, your anger, your sadness are all valid. Take your time to heal and look inward. All I’m asking is please stay the loving and authentic you. Don’t let that person rob you of that. They have taken enough already.

Affirmations

• My authenticity is my strength, not something to hide or shrink.

• I choose environments that value me, not ones that diminish me.

• I can heal without losing my softness or my heart.

• My kindness is powerful, even when it feels vulnerable.

• I set boundaries that honor my worth and protect my peace.

• I release the need for others to validate my value.

• I will not harden myself to fit into places I’ve outgrown.

• My love, compassion, and openness are needed in this world.

• I honor my feelings and still choose to stay true to the real me.

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