not liking something is not a good enough reason to not pursue it.
it’s an excuse that many of us find ourselves using to justify why we won’t do what we know must be done.
whether being on the giving or receiving end, think about the times this has applied to you + your life, fam:
we won’t make the call that can change our lives because we don’t like the person on the other end.
we won’t listen to what someone has to say because we don’t like the tone in which they speak.
we won’t love others for who they are because we don’t like the lifestyle choices they make.
we won’t stop to help people in need because we don’t like their overall appearance.
ego is a hell of a drug.
it can keep us feeling very high + mighty as if we are better than others.
reality check: to some degree, we are all the same.
we may not like how something is done, yes —
+ voicing your opinion + position on that is fine; however, don’t allow that dislike to keep you from using your gifts to transform your life + the lives of those around you.
likewise, don’t allow your distain + dislike to keep you from doing the things you love the most —
like hanging out with friends + family, showing up for your child(ren), loving on your spouse or significant other, +/or giving back to your community.
there’s a certain level of humility that is found in meaningful work.
when we engage in this type of work, we understand that it’s so much bigger than us.
repeat this mantra:
my vision is cloudy right now + i am having a hard time seeing past myself, my opinions, + my beliefs. open my heart. change my mindset. the work is bigger than me.
our pettiness can get in the way of our blessings — don’t let that be your story.
the world keeps turning + the work still must be done…
whether we like something or not.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
what’s something you dislike that’s keeping you from something you do like?
in what ways can you remedy or workaround your discomfort for the greater good?