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Be kind. Be generous. Be loving.

Last night sitting in my car alone at the emergency vet for four hours until way past my bedtime with our dog’s eye emergency that was very much trumped by other terrifying emergencies, several courage lessons were only reiterated and proven more strongly for me…

We can understand AND not agree with someone’s policies and procedures.

We must remember that human beings with complex stories are behind and affected by every policy and procedure, which means those policies and procedures may need to be flexible at times.

We can know people are doing their very best AND it can still not be good enough for us.

For me, it is not okay to separate people from their dogs during trauma.

More than that, though, for me, it is downright cruel to separate human beings from one another, especially during trauma.

Many of the people you come into contact with today may be functioning from a nervous system that is beyond tired, triggered, and shot. Be kind. Be generous. Be loving.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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