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We can feel two things at the same time.

Some things can be going really well.
Some things can also suck.

We can also feel two things at the same time.

Two things can happen at the exact same time,
even though our brain doesn’t like.
One does not necessarily diminish the other.

The stuff going really well
doesn’t necessarily make the suck suck less.
The suck doesn’t necessarily
make the less sucky suck less.
(You’re welcome).

Give yourself permission to live with both truths,
the more fun ones and the not so fun ones,
all at the same time.

It’s uncomfortable and it’s messy.

And the permission to feel it all
is how the uncomfortable mess
not only feels survivable,
it’s actually where our magic and healing lie.

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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