inspiring + energizing dope women to live life on their own terms
fresh eyes with a new (to you) view
too often we beg + plead for others to see life our way, trying to convince them that our way is a viable way of life.
instead of investing your energy into proving how dope your perspective is, do this instead:
see, understand, + accept other people’s perspectives.
understanding is the bridge that connects your perception of life to another person’s perception.
seeing someone for who they are + understanding where they are coming from affords you the opportunity to better express what you want in your life by becoming more resolved in your own perspective.
it may also prompt you to hold their perspective in consideration when making life altering decisions, because now you’re seeing things from their pov — with fresh eyes from a new (to you) view.
it costs you next to nothing to lend an ear + to accept that life isn’t the same for everyone.
in fact, you gain so much more in life by honoring that your way of life isn’t the only way to live, fam.
today, attempt to understand before attempting to be understood.
get to know someone beyond the shallowness that we’ve come to embrace + see them for who they are inside —
hear their stories,
ask questions,
engage in deep conversation,
see their hearts,
+ truly, sincerely, + without judgement listen to understand.
slow down long enough to see yourself in that person, fam,
+ to fulfill the deep innate understanding that though we present differently, we are inherently the same in search of connection, understanding, + acceptance.
living a full + rich life doesn’t always come from your own lived experiences, fam.
there is a wealth of knowledge, experiences, + perspectives you can gain from others.
be you, be dope! Phylicia Sadsarin Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
think of a time when someone misunderstood your intentions. how did it feel, + how can you use that memory to understand others better?