It's Ok to Just Be Ok
Hey Party People,
Ok, today,
we’re just going to be ok with being ok. That is the only goal.
I know
there are a lot of messages out there encouraging people to get motivated,
learn new skills, be positive, and make the best of our uncertain times. (And Yes
I am very aware my messaging falls in this category). I also know and want to
acknowledge that this isn’t for everyone, and that’s ok.
As a globe,
society, and community we are experiencing a collective impact, or as I’ve
heard it referred to “a collective trauma” of COVID-19. This experience can’t
be ignored or swept under the rug. It's bringing up past experiences and old
triggers while also creating grief, new struggles, and for many, major mental
health challenges. There are fears about our children’s education, our economy,
keeping our loved ones safe, and about what to do next. I get it, it's HARD right
now you guys. 100%.
But what if
for a minute, just one minute, we gave ourselves permission to just be.
Stop,
and Just Be.
Stop
putting pressure on yourself to fix what you can’t fix.
Stop
trying to control what you can’t control.
Stop listening
to your ego telling you to be strong.
Stop,
and Just Be.
What if
instead, we gave ourselves some space to feel. We gave ourselves permission to
accept that just being ok is totally ok. If you get through the day without
crying today, maybe that’s a win. If you got out of bed and ate today, maybe
that’s a win. If you worked out today or went outside, maybe that’s your win. Wherever
you are, be ok with just being ok.
We have
to acknowledge where we are before we can get to where we want to be. If we
practiced a little self-compassion and love we might stop being so hard on
ourselves and stop blaming ourselves for EVERYTHING. This is not your fault.
This was not because of something you did, so don’t carry the blame of this global
pandemic on your shoulders. This might be one of the worst chapters you
will walk through in life, but never lose faith that you will get to the other
side.
Your life
is happening right now, don’t give up on it. When you’re ready to take the next
step, jump back to an earlier post “When
Do I get My Life Back?” This post will hopefully give you some
encouragement to stand back up, reach for joy, and lead the way to the other side
of this thing.
But for
now, let's allow ourselves more self-compassion, more acceptance, and more love.
It's ok to
just be ok right now.
Here’s your
song and reminder you’re not alone.
YouTube
>> Jess Glynn – I’ll Be There
Spotify
>> Jess
Glynn – I’ll Be There
Consider reaching out to me on social, say hi 😊
With
so much gratitude,
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