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Speak the Light

No matter your thoughts on the causes or the fixes…

Or what you’ve posted…

Or how tired of the same conversation you may be…

Or how numb you may feel…

Or how overwhelmed with anguish…

Or how much there is to do…

There is a whole lot of pain and trauma in the world right now.

Have you checked in and acknowledged the hard with your team?

Remember, it’s okay to have a bit of a script, especially in times that feel like too much.

For example:
“I can imagine that these last few weeks may feel very difficult, and I’d like to check in to see how everyone is doing. For me, …(then you finish that sentence with your truthful vulnerability).”

Pain and trauma, when not spoken, only continue to grow in the dark, preventing our healing.

And we have too much dark right now.

The unspoken is never benign.
Speak the light.

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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