Reflection helps us grow. But reflection becomes rumination when we replay the same story without allowing it to evolve. “So today, I want to talk about the stories we carry the ones that shape how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we prepare for what’s next.
Joycelyn: Yes, my voice sounds funny. I am currently in Philly. Something in this Philly D.C. area blooms that my face reacts to, that my voice reacts to. I feel great and I hope you feel as well as possible as you enter.
Let me know how your week is going. Rate your week one to ten. One meaning it's been a rough week. Ten meaning it've been as well as possible. Let me know where you are in the world.
We all carry stories that once kept us safe but may now be keeping us stuck. Healing begins the moment we decide to edit the narrative not abandon the truth. Be cautious of when your reflection may end up feeling like rumination.
I want you to think about your year so far. How has this year been compared to what you thought? Are you sitting in place of pain or a place of purpose? Here's what my hope is for you. You can emerge wiser.
Each month we pack up an emotional suitcase. Here are three signs that you might be carrying emotional weight into this month. You're easily triggered by small things that remind you of past situations. You feel emotionally full, like there's no room for joy or new goals.
What's one story from this year that no longer deserves a front row seat in my mind? Come back next week and bring it with you. Don't allow your fears about the future to overtake your present. Enjoy the moment that you're in and trust that what's next is going to work out.
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