struggle sometimes. Life is tough. It’s messy. And it’s ugly at times. But its also so beautiful. And exciting. And full of adventure. Chase them all! Be a light. Don’t let anyone dull your shine. You never know who may be looking to you for a little bit of joy. Be that joy. Go outside. Go on a hike. Swim in the ocean. Try a new restaurant. Go somewhere you’ve never been.
Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake (or the tacos!) And, most importantly, learn to love yourself. And forgive yourself for not being perfect. Perfect is boring!
Look at the stars. Take the pictures. Watch the sunset.
Not everyone has the same heart as you. (This one I still struggle with on a daily basis.) Just because you will do it for them, doesn’t mean they will do it for you. And, it’s unfair to both of you to expect that. You will be excluded. And, it will hurt. A lot. You’ll never understand why. But, you will remember the pain of being left out, and you will make sure to include everyone so no one has to feel the way that you did. Your kids (or future kids) will be excluded. And trust me, that hurts even more. But, it’s a great teachable opportunity. When you put good out into the world, good comes back. Call it karma, or whatever you want... but it’s true. If you are kind, kindness will flood your doorsteps. You can’t be liked by everyone. No matter how hard you try, some people just won’t like you. Sometimes it’s from personal experience, some- times it’s from what others have told them. Once you accept that, life gets a lot easier. Friends come and go, unfortunately. It’s life. Sometimes friendships you thought would last
forever, end abruptly and you’re left wondering why. Stop wondering. You’re never going to feel satisfied with any answer they give you. Own your part in it, learn from it, and then close that door. That chapter has ended. Allow a new one to begin. A simple text just to see how someone is doing, can mean the world. Just to know someone is thinking about you and cares, can turn a whole Forgive even if you don’t get an apology. You can’t begin to heal while you’re still holding on to the hurt. Let it hurt for a moment. Forgive, and let it go. You’re going to be too much for some people. Too loud. Too opinionated. Too talkative. Those people will never get you. Find the ones who do... and love them hard! People are going to talk about you. Give them good material. Extend grace to those who need it. We all day around. Send the text. No one owes you anything.
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021
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