David said in Psalm 23, “Surely, goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” He was saying, “I am confident that good things are coming. I am confident that this situation is turning around.” It’s very powerful when you add the surely to what you’re believing for.
The most underrated act of kindness is simply letting people be. Let them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don't quite understand. Everyone has something that lights them up, let them shine, even if it's not your thing.
If you feel lost, build something.
A business. Your body. A skill set. Anything that gives you a reason to learn and focus.
Don't worry about choosing the right thing. Don't think about how difficult it will be.
Just start moving forward and you'll find a path that feels right
Once we live this day, we can’t get it back. Are you living in tomorrow, worried about the unknown? Are you living in yesterday, focused on what didn’t work out, when, all the while, God has you in this place for a reason? There’s a blessing in where you are now.
Be boring. Live your life your way. Go to bed at 9. Wake up at 5. Eat simple foods. Go for 2 hour walks. Read 900 page books. Avoid drama. The world chases excitement. More noise. More excitement. But you chase real. Things that align with your soul. A calm routine. A quiet mind. A healthy body. A small circle. A private life. Shit that make you feel like you. Depth over noise. Always...
Before you go to bed tonight:
Remember this...
Nothing kills you more than
your own mind. Stop stressing
over things you can't control.
Breathe. Let your mind rest. You
are going to be ok, I promise.
Be boring in the right ways. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Eat simple foods. Save money. Exercise. Read old books. Avoid drama. Boring is seriously underrated.
My son is eight and can barely speak. He taught himself to comfort his crying brother, calm the dog, and hold his father together. He just did it in a language no one else was listening for.
Your great-great grandmother raised children in a famine, buried her husband in a war she didn't understand, crossed an ocean with nothing—all so you can sit on the toilet feeling bad about yourself because someone on Instagram has a nicer kitchen.
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You're going to be fine.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.