September 13th, 2023
Happy Wednesday friends! I’m currently on my way to Scottsdale, AZ for a work trip. That has nothing to do with the quote today, but just thought I’d let you know what I’m up to 🤪 Let’s jump into the quote:
“To be strong does not mean you always feel tough, invincible, unbreakable. To be strong is to have the capacity to hold many things: including tenderness, love, and a steady soul that seeks peace.” - Morgan Harper Nichols ✨
If you are doubting your strength this one is for you. Strength doesn’t actually look like what we thought it did growing up. It isn’t about “sucking it up” when we want to cry. Being strong isn’t about always holding it together, or having it together at all times. Being strong isn’t about holding in your emotion. Strength doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. Strength doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It doesn’t mean tricking our brains into feeling differently than we actually feel. And it certainly isn’t about physical strength. So what is it then?
Strength means you have the ability to keep going, putting one foot in front of the other, even when fear and doubt say you can’t.
Being strong is being vulnerable.
Strength is admitting that you are struggling.
Strength is allowing yourself to love again after heartbreak.
Strength is having the courage to say you aren’t okay.
Strength is using your voice when you thought you were voiceless.
If you feel fear, pain, sadness, frustration or any feeling right now - It is okay. It is more than okay. Feeling those feelings does not mean you are weak. Feeling those feelings and recognizing that it is okay to feel that way, but that you are worthy of experiencing better, means you are strong. You can also let go of that “tough” exterior and still be strong. If anything, it makes you stronger to let that guard down and be vulnerable. My guess is you’d feel some relief as well.
You are stronger than you think. You are more capable than you realize. Trust who you are inside. I believe in you to the fullest.
Trust your journey. Rest your soul. Leave people better than you found them and have a fabulous day and an incredible weekend! 👽🫶🏻🧿