someone said "if you don't let people experience the consequences of their actions towards u, you will remain a safe place for their worst behavior" and I couldn't agree more
Gotta STAY CLEAR of folks who don't value the small sacrifices you make... like spending money you barely got, pulling up when you tired, giving advice, carrying their problems, or being the one who always checks in first. Some people only love the benefits, never the person. They'll use your energy just to go pour it into everybody but the one who's actually helping them.
as someone who likes to talk things out, i’m slowly learning that not every feeling requires a conversation. sometimes you just have to sit with it, let it pass and move on.
people aren’t perfect and neither am i. grace is necessary.
Hardest pill i’ve had to swallow this year so far was learning that no matter how good you can be to someone, no matter how long you’ve been there for them, no matter how much you love them.. that they CAN & they WILL turn their back on you & there's nothing you can do but detach
Just apologize when you know that you FUCKED UP! All of that manipulative behavior and being mad at a person for being mad at you, when they've legit reason to be is just weird shit. People love to say they're grown until it's time to hold themselves accountable!
My eyes have cried enough this year. I just hope 2027 is softer, kinder, and gives me more reasons to smile than reasons to break down. I really deserve a better year. 🤍
Part of growing up is realizing you’re not above anything. Homelessness, job loss, heartbreak, illness, failure, even death can happen to anyone. Life can humble you overnight. Stay grateful, stay grounded, and never look down on someone struggling.
I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.
This movie is for anyone trying to move forward after heartbreak, the loss of a friendship, setbacks, or when life doesn’t feel the same anymore. Sometimes nobody knows what you’ve fought through or how hard it was just to keep going. You keep going anyway. One step, one day at a time.
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