This post from Mel hit me hard this morning. One, because I believe 100% in the message it delivers—and what a great reminder to practice every day. And two, because of embracing the “Let Them” theory to its fullest.
To some, the profanity in this message may be offensive, and that’s okay. Some may even comment to voice their dislike, and that’s okay too. I have plenty of other posts without, and I’d encourage you to read those.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned, especially from Mel recently, is to “Let Them”—let people do what they do, say what they say, and for me to continue to be unapologetically me – without letting it affect me. I do cuss… and yes… my favorite cuss word happens to be f*ck. I appreciate all forms of communication—cussing or not.
Most of all, I appreciate the message. I’ve tried to live this message every day with, I think, pretty good success. But then last year happened, and I was definitely challenged in everything I thought I knew about myself—my life, my strength, my courage, my grit. It was one of the hardest years of my life.
Trying to see the light through that darkness was like being lost in a rowboat, alone, surrounded by a thick blanket of fog where you couldn’t even see your hand in front of you. But the fog is starting to clear, and I see the outline of the sun beginning to burn off this weighted cloud. I actually felt the words in Mel’s message this morning. The light is coming back… it’s starting to burn from within again.
For anyone who feels stuck in that fog right now, don’t stop rowing—even if it’s dark and you can’t see where you’re going. Keep moving… you will find yourself again.
I am blessed to have a daughter who inspires me every day by the woman she chooses to be. She threw me lifelines that pulled me through the fog, gave me courage to keep going, and gentle nudges to remember who I truly am.
Yes… make it f*cking count.
Shout out to @womenontopp, womenontopp.com and melrobbins.com.
