Let them see you
Tell your story. Share your heart. Let them see you. Make sure to share from a scar and not a wound. Then witness as they, more often than not, tell their story, share their heart, and let you see them. Now you're in it together. Walking
You will be healed
It has been a rough few days pain-wise on top of what has already been difficult with the tooth stuff happening (it has hurt to eat, breathe, and sleep since before Thanksgiving). Plus, I am working on some writing that
a lesson that you can’t make anyone accept your help.
https://www.tiktok.com/@justinefroelker/video/7326922302510353710?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7321847272806204974 Three little dogs versus ice, a mom and dad determined not to have accidents in the house, and a lesson that you can't make anyone accept your help.You can provide the resource.You can show them how to use the resource.You
clear and kind
It's crucial to be clear in our communication with our team members. Being clear empowers them to make decisions, live in alignment with their values, and be their best selves. At the same time, we must remember to be kind and gracious
Wintering
My wintering. My slow down, listen, wonder, create, and play. I never thought I'd look forward to walks in the winter, let alone walks without dogs, music, or a book playing. A quiet walk with just me observing the trees, soaking in
When hard decisions and boundaries upset others.
https://www.tiktok.com/@justinefroelker/video/7323199099602210094?lang=en
maybe we need to begin before we are ready
They are not ready for you or for this work. I hear some version of this a lot when talking with organizations about bringing the courage work to their teams. And I get it. I am the big scary soft skills - feelings,
Look at us changing the world!
I will never get to experience the pride of seeing my child score the winning goal or ace the test or be kind to a stranger or graduate or get the dream job or walk down the aisle to a
living boundaried
It can feel brutal when our boundary, or our no, disappoints or hurts someone. They are allowed their feelings. Their feelings are even valid. Most likely, they have those feelings because they were benefiting from us not having a boundary and always saying
It lies within us.
What we need to heal, to move forward, and even to forgive does not lie outside of us. It's in us. Is it harder without the accountability, without the I'm sorry, without the change on their part? Of course. And still, I promise, what
