I’ve got to admit, my playlist can be plugged into life one minute and then destruction the next. Lately, I was replaying, “you’re so stupid, why did you do that? What’s wrong with you? You’ve ruined everything!”
Yes, I did make a mistake.
I said something about someone that I shouldn’t have.
Has anyone else ever said something stupid they wish they could take back? I mean this isn’t the first time.
But I completely fell apart, I was so disappointed in myself, I wasn’t focusing on the small act, I started running down the shame spiral - where no longer did I do something stupid, I was completely stupid. I didn’t make a mistake, I was a mistake.
That’s what shame can do, take a small mistake and make it define you.
Thats why it’s so important to check our headphones, be aware of what playlist we’re plugged into - one of truth or lies, life or destruction, building up or tearing down.
We can choose what we plug into. And that choice really does make all the difference.
Unfortunately, perfection is not attainable, and we will make mistakes, we will stuff up, we will do things that don’t align with who we want to be.
But that doesn’t make us any less worthy. No matter what, we are more than enough. Our value can’t be taken away.
What it does mean, is that we have an opportunity to grow, to be kind to ourselves in the midst of struggle, so we can genuinely show kindness to others in the midst of their struggles.
👉 So what playlist have you been plugged into lately? One that builds up or tears down?
Life can be hard, but it’s even harder when we are plugged into the wrong playlist:
PAUSE
>> DO YOU NEED TO SKIP THIS SONG?
<< GO BACK TO AN EMPOWERING PLAYLIST
Being real and cheering you on.
💜Ruth x
What Playlist are You Listening To?
