“I fear sharing my life or my body journey will open a door of scrutiny. I also fear no one will care about what I have to say.”
— DM I woke up to.
I believe this is a fear many of us have. And yes, I won’t sugarcoat it, it will open the door of scrutiny but it will also open up far more windows of opportunity, fulfillment, & impact.
I remember talking to my good friend @katiecrokus about this exact topic. If you don’t follow her, I highly suggest heading over to her page. She is simply magnificent & gifted with empathy & realness!
What do you want?
To choke on the contentment of mediocrity or thrive on the potential of greatness?
“Don’t adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room”
A quote I’ve seen 3 times this week✨
I often wonder what my life would be like if I learned the impact of those words in my childhood.
I remember it clearly— the teasing, ridicule, feeling shame, feeling small, feeling insignificant.
One day a boy called me ‘lamb chop’ because he said my thighs & hair were too big.
Those words I still remember, I still FEEL vividly as if it was yesterday. So when they say people remember how you made them feel — that’s the fuckin truth. Think before you speak/act. Choose to make people feel seen, loved, supported, significant. Not small.
Those words — a catalyst to decades of eating less, comparing more, exercising more, stifling my potential, & personality.
I am thankful for my struggles because they have become my strengths. I choose to put myself & my life out there to uplift & empower others to do the same.
If only at 8, or 16, or 22, or 30 I had chosen to adapt to the energy & words in that room, things would’ve been different. Yet because of that, I’m able to influence the energy of a room through my experiences.
Remember this: Your mess is your message. Your story or words could be the magic that transforms someone’s life.
Comment YES if you needed this reminder today♥️