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Never be afraid to stand alone. It’s the ultimate power move to know what you stand for and to live that truth in life by either saying “namaste” or “I’m outta here.” When you stand for something it gives you purpose when you feel like you don’t have any, it gives you an identity while you’re discovering who you really are and it gives you a reason to smile even when you probably have a lot to frown about.
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50% Namaste. 50% I’m outta here.
I think now is a great time to stand for something and to use that thing to give yourself two options when faced with a decision in life.
To either say Namaste, I welcome this.
Or to say Nah I’m outta here. This isn’t me.
When you do that, you simplify your life because you give yourself only two options.
50% namaste. 50% I’m outta here.
Namaste. This is me, this is who I am, this is what I stand for. I welcome this experience. I welcome this person or this perspective into my life.
I’m outta here. Nah, friend. This isn’t me. This isn’t who I am or where I want to be.
Stand for something.
Why? Because there are so many things in life that are uncertain. But amidst all that, wouldn’t it be great to always be able to always come home to something that is YOU?
So I say… stand for being kind.
It gives you purpose when you feel like you don’t have any.
It gives you an identity while you’re discovering who you really are.
It gives you a reason to smile even when you probably have a lot to frown about.
Make kindness your legacy.
Be kind and judge less, exude empathy, optimism and acceptance.
You’ll be remembered for it.
You’re not going to be remembered for being a dope vice president of sales, an effective marketer, or a researcher with incredible attention to detail.
Nah, you’re going to be remembered for what you stand for!
You’re going to be remembered for how you touched other people, how you made them feel and what your impact was on the world around you.
You’re going to be remembered for how you showed up, what you did with that thing you stand for and how that was a difficult choice to make amidst a menu of much easier, more human choices.
So I say, make kindness the thing you’re going to be remembered for.
Just be kind. Assume positive intent. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Don’t talk sh*t. Don’t hate. Don’t be spiteful.
Assume positive intent.
When someone says you look tired, you don’t take it that they think you look like dogsh*t.
When your parents ask why you’re still single.
When your friend forgets to respond to your text.
When someone is fumbling in line at Starbucks in front of you and you’re late for work.
When you get rejected from a job.
Assume positive intent. Recognize that everyone else is human and they’re doing their best.
And when you’re not able to be kind? Remove yourself and say:
I’m outta here because I really want to stand for kindness and I can feel that I’m not ready. This is not my place. I am not the person. I don’t fit here with who I am. I’m cool just to be alone because I know what I stand for.
That certainly simplifies things, doesn’t it?
Committing to being kind is never a weakness. It’s a power move.
Let’s go.
** I released a short podcast on this idea. You can listen to it here.
Be kind to yourself.
I’ve come to realize that there's a big difference between what’s in your head and what’s in your heart.
In your head you might be saying: I’m not good enough. I’m annoying. I’m too much. I’m too extra. I’m not smart enough or good looking enough. I judge too much, I’m mean, I’m selfish.
But what’s in your heart is another story.
In your heart is compassion.
Compassion is simply being gentle with who you are and knowing that your thoughts don’t define who you are.
Compassion is trusting your heart over your brain. It’s listening to yourself and to your heart.
That is what defines you…. not your thoughts.
Self compassion is the key to changing your life. It’s the key to living a life with your head held high, with confidence, grace, patience and empathy.
It’s what empowers you to overcome self doubt and anxious thoughts. It’s what empowers you to connect with others.
Compassion for yourself, my friend! That is what life is all about.
It’s about being soft by leaning into your heart and NOT your anxious thoughts.
Your anxious thoughts say you’re not good enough, you’re falling behind, you’re slow or not smart enough.
But when you're soft and you listen to your heart, it reminds you that you are not your thoughts.
Your self compassion says that you can struggle and still be loved.
Your self compassion says that you don’t have to figure everything out right now.
You just have to show up. You don’t have to be your own enemy anymore!
Your heart is where the amazing and compassionate parts of who you are live.
Your compassion makes you strong and is always there for you.
It’s cutting yourself a break, forgiving yourself and not judging yourself so harshly. It’s not taking your past and making it your future.
The next time you feel anxious, less, lost, falling behind, rejected or embarrassed… take a step back and remember that what is in your heart is who you are.
Let your self compassion define you.
My name is Case.
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