Show Up
Even If You’d Rather Not
Show
up? Sometimes I’d rather not. I’d rather not show up in times of trouble, times
of strife, times of heartache. My heart goes out to those suffering, but a part
of me knows with deepest certainty that I’m afraid to show up. I’m afraid to
see suffering. I’m afraid to help carry the burdens and wipe the tears of
someone in pain. I’m afraid of that pain becoming mine.
One
time, I did not show up. My fear and pain were too great. Not showing up is one
of my most profound regrets. I carry the guilt and shame—and pain—for not showing up. I
cannot ever go back and change what I neglected to do. However, what I can do now
to ease that guilt, shame, and regret is show
up. Because of my lesson learned, I now and in the future will push aside
fear and push aside pain. I show up. I will continue to show up.
Show
up.
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