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How are you hurling lately?

It feels so hard to not react from our emotions right now,
not to take everything personally, because we are weary.

When we’re hurting and weary,
it feels easier to live from the stories we make up.

When we live from the stories we make up,
it feels easier to hurl our hurt.

When we hurl our hurt,
it feels easier because our wired-to-stay-comfortable brain
is safe and happy.

Except hurling our hurt
leaves a wake behind us and within us.

How are you hurling lately?
Yelling. Working too much.
Plowing through. Hustling. Perfectionism.
Netflix bingeing. Drinking too much. Lots of sugar.
Too much or too little sleep.
Etc. Etc. Etc.

Maybe a little of all of the above?????

Weary will do that.

Courage means:
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Courage also means we stop picking up someone else’s hurled hurt,
holding it close, taking it personally,
and allowing it to define our day, or worse us.

Their stuff is not about us.
Our stuff is not about them.

Take nothing personally.
Own your stuff.
Get curious.
Seek to understand.
Choose courage.

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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