I Can Not Be Counted On:
- To be perfect
- To be manipulated by fear, favoritism, or gifts
- To agree or even feign agreement
- To pretend that things are different from how they are
- To act as if I like or want what I do not
- To tolerate diminishing situations of any sort
- To retaliate or engage in dishonest dynamics(which are non-optional)
- To participate in gossip, flattery, or people pleasing
I Can Be Counted On:
- To continue putting one foot in front of the other
- To practice radical self-love and self-care
- To make better mistakes today, than yesterday
- To participate in difficult conversations
- To work toward resolution
- To speak truth and practice courageous honesty
- To practice humility and forgiveness
- To have courage and faith in a power greater than myself
- To make amends when possible
- To prioritize Kindness and Service
- To excuse myself from things not meant for me
- To support anything which strengthens and nourishes my children’s spirits and to object to anything which imposes on their serenity and sense of overall wellness and security
- To break the cycle of abuse in my family
- To be honest with my children about mental health and wellness, addiction, recovery, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and integrity
- To laugh too loud
- To say inappropriate things and to overshare
- To feel deeply and to love hard
- To listen with empathy and hold space, even when I do not understand. I may not relate to a person’s exact experience, but I will always openly relate to difficult feelings, struggle and fear. This is one of my more wholesome badass super powers.
