A character reset
No. 65 Snap back to reality.
Good morning,
Yesterday, after an especially rigorous workout - you know, the kind that make you question every single decision you’ve made lately and allow you to shed more than just a few tears (what? just me?) - I came to the realization that recently I’ve been “talking the talk” far more than “walking the walk” when it comes to being a champion for others and a good friend to those close to me. And that did not sit OK with me. It made me want to crawl out of my own skin. It made me feel so uncomfortable that I could barely sit down to write this yesterday (as I had hoped to) to get it all out.
For as long as I can remember, I have always opted for the optimistic view. The positive angle. I have always been the helper. The friend who is available. The teammate who is willing to do whatever it takes. But life lately has suddenly been a bit on the extra side - extra busy, extra stressful, extra chaotic - and I somehow let that optimistic, cheerful, helpful, “it’ll be OK,” world view slide out of my control. My character, of which I am usually quite proud, had dipped below an acceptable level.
I don’t live life through constant rose-colored glasses, but I do believe in seeing the best in every situation. Giving the benefit of the doubt. And making sure that those around me know that I’m someone whom they can count on for things large or small. I like to make things happen that bring people joy.
In fact, I write this newsletter each week to hopefully provide my readers (you!) a moment to relax and enjoy part of the day. In summary, helping others and being a good friend/spouse/sister/daughter/aunt/colleague brings me joy. And I was taken aback yesterday when I realized I had not been holding up my end of the bargain. I felt awful.
Yesterday’s workout, while challenging, was simultaneously quite rewarding (as it should be). The playlist was filled with strong female singers that encouraged a “we’re in this together” mindset and closed with a personal favorite, ‘Rise Up,’ sung by the incredible Andra Day (best heard with the volume all the way up).
Music brings out the truth in all of us, I think, and, while cheesy, the playlist of yesterday allowed for a bit of a mental breakthrough, if you will. I am here to be a help to others, to be the optimist on tough days, and to consistently be someone who will ‘rise up’ and take the brightest path possible.
Thank you for being here and for allowing me to hopefully brighten your day.
Cheers and joy,
Mollie
PS: The Sunday Six will be back next week!
It’s the Season of Giving…stay tuned!
