Giiiiiirl I get it, I feel it and I’m living it. The stillness I’ve created was an effort to escape the capitalist system of having to sell, but you’re right. I’ve been hiding afraid to just be as I worry about branding something and coming back “better”. Thank you for your transparency and if you need to post 3 more times saying you’ll do it your way, I’m here for that too. You’re building integrity back with yourself so be gentle. We underestimate the cost of playing by the systems rules to make an impact. Muscle memory kicks in and you have to retrain your brain. You got this! We got this! I’m rooting for you!
Wow, wow, wow! This just made me look at things from a different lens (and genuinely want to be gentler with myself) because you’re right — it is muscle memory. I’ve been playing by “the rules” for so long.. I just have to gradually build new habits, beliefs, routines etc. thank you!!
😭😭 I love when my own words are used on my (genuinely!!!) you are right — I need to wake up and remind myself that daily, there are no rules! 🥹 thank you for being you!!
And yes!! You don’t have to come back “better”. Just come back as you and where you are! Because what’s better than the season God intentionally has you in and the trusest most wonderfully made version of yourself!
Today's community call was so life-giving. I think I'm tired o the business, marketing, identity, selling. I just want to be. Today, it just felt like a space to not strive and that's what I needed more of. I took off of work today for a mental health day and it took our call for me to get out of bed and have a no zero day. Maybe, the thing you "sell" is community, safety, presence. But I support whatever you are cultivating and I thank you for showing up- no matter how imperfectly it may feel
This made my heart smile! Man, that's really what this is all about so I thank you for sharing and I'm proud of you for having your no zero day!! -- That's also a beautiful way to look at it: community. as simple as that! Thank you for supporting me and encouraging me and I'm grateful to be on this walk of life with you, wherever you land, too!
Sometimes I even have to question myself when I visit church , is this person trying to sell that the church is my home (so the giving can increase), or they genuinely care about me as a person and it’s a good church to call home???
I also question myself when I’m making new friends / acquaintances, is this person trying to sell me their brand or they genuinely want to be friends / acquaintances with me ???
Seems like everything is JUST BUSINESS nowadays…
Even relationships , are you dating me for me or it looks good to society that you’re with me??? Hmmmm are we sellable ???
Just thinking out loud here lol 😂
But these are one of the reasons I stopped being too active on social media… I need time to be with myself and gain the confidence to show up as me and stay grounded.
Whew chile! This is why I always feel like I’m pivoting. Capitalism! And not to mention, it’s just harder to sell ANYTHING period. I so totally relate to this post!
Giiiiiirl I get it, I feel it and I’m living it. The stillness I’ve created was an effort to escape the capitalist system of having to sell, but you’re right. I’ve been hiding afraid to just be as I worry about branding something and coming back “better”. Thank you for your transparency and if you need to post 3 more times saying you’ll do it your way, I’m here for that too. You’re building integrity back with yourself so be gentle. We underestimate the cost of playing by the systems rules to make an impact. Muscle memory kicks in and you have to retrain your brain. You got this! We got this! I’m rooting for you!
Wow, wow, wow! This just made me look at things from a different lens (and genuinely want to be gentler with myself) because you’re right — it is muscle memory. I’ve been playing by “the rules” for so long.. I just have to gradually build new habits, beliefs, routines etc. thank you!!
I recall you telling me in a business coaching session that the only rule is that there are no rules … or something like that.
There are no rules to life. I’m excited for you to show up as you desire. Every time I see you being you, I’m reminded that I too have that freedom.
😭😭 I love when my own words are used on my (genuinely!!!) you are right — I need to wake up and remind myself that daily, there are no rules! 🥹 thank you for being you!!
And yes!! You don’t have to come back “better”. Just come back as you and where you are! Because what’s better than the season God intentionally has you in and the trusest most wonderfully made version of yourself!
Exhales … yes. I can do that. Thanks Isis 🙏🏾
Wait this is so good! When did we all become businesses to sell to one another?!
Right!! Can we just LIVE?!
Today's community call was so life-giving. I think I'm tired o the business, marketing, identity, selling. I just want to be. Today, it just felt like a space to not strive and that's what I needed more of. I took off of work today for a mental health day and it took our call for me to get out of bed and have a no zero day. Maybe, the thing you "sell" is community, safety, presence. But I support whatever you are cultivating and I thank you for showing up- no matter how imperfectly it may feel
This made my heart smile! Man, that's really what this is all about so I thank you for sharing and I'm proud of you for having your no zero day!! -- That's also a beautiful way to look at it: community. as simple as that! Thank you for supporting me and encouraging me and I'm grateful to be on this walk of life with you, wherever you land, too!
Part of the 99% thinking, “Girl!!! do whatever you want! I’m locked in!!” - Glad your expressing yourself!
So good!!!!
Sometimes I even have to question myself when I visit church , is this person trying to sell that the church is my home (so the giving can increase), or they genuinely care about me as a person and it’s a good church to call home???
I also question myself when I’m making new friends / acquaintances, is this person trying to sell me their brand or they genuinely want to be friends / acquaintances with me ???
Seems like everything is JUST BUSINESS nowadays…
Even relationships , are you dating me for me or it looks good to society that you’re with me??? Hmmmm are we sellable ???
Just thinking out loud here lol 😂
But these are one of the reasons I stopped being too active on social media… I need time to be with myself and gain the confidence to show up as me and stay grounded.
Whew chile! This is why I always feel like I’m pivoting. Capitalism! And not to mention, it’s just harder to sell ANYTHING period. I so totally relate to this post!