“It’s not about being known and admired by everyone. It’s about being authentic in a world that makes us think we are not enough. Because authenticity connects us. And genuine connection is what heals us.”

These last few months I have been working on being intentional with my connections. Not that I haven’t in the past but I learned I need to be more selective in what I invest in, not only for myself but for the people I put my time in to. I have learned to create boundaries and also respect other people’s as well.

I haven’t always been great with where I allow my energy to be used and come these recent months I have really been working on standing firm and sharing only where I feel safe and it is reciprocated. Knowing when I feel it back and not being taken advantage of has been very eye opening. I haven’t always been the most selective when it comes to sharing my energy, but after working on what fuels me and what drains me it has gotten a lot easier to weed it out.

When we become intentional with our connections something beautiful happens. A clarity on direction and understanding becomes so refreshing. Now I am practicing being more present to things that build me up and don’t drain or break me down. I won’t say I don’t have time for that because it seems harsh and not everyone is the same but I am definitely more aware of what’s put out and shown.

Life is hard enough without having people that bring you down, question yourself, or suck your joy. Although people do need others out there that bring out the good still, I will just be more aware of the ones that want that for themselves. We are created to build and support, but not be chipped away at when we try to be that. People change, notice their faults, and grow when they want to and sometimes it’s just not there.