Recently, I heard about a gifted singer who was shamed on social media because of her weight. The words of that person touched the already vulnerable and insecure woman in ways that brought back feelings of worthlessness. I was furious in seeing, yet again, how people hide behind the cowardly screen of social media and spout insensitive words only to feel the victim themselves when similar words are said to them.
I wanted to write this post to those who have been hurt by words or actions from others or are going through situations that are placing them at a crossroads of wanting to give up or stop hoping. If you know my story you already know that I get it. I wanted to encourage you to do two things.
First, I would like you to remember there will always be people and situations who look on something trying to soar and attempt to bring it down because of their own inability to soar.
It is easier for someone to tear down what they cannot do or understand than grow and become better themselves. We have so many examples in our world today in leadership, unfortunately. Nevertheless, instead of bringing yourself down to their level remember that you have been given gifts, talents, abilities, dreams and more to use for a great purpose. Your past, present situations, hurt, struggles are the things that test and shape those gifts to be used. Be afraid when everything is going well and everyone loves you…then you are probably doing something wrong. Soaring eagles see and hear what land dwellers do and say but never allow them to stop soaring.
Second, I would like you to remember the voices and actions of others in the attempt to shut you down. Don’t focus on the person because we all do and say things out of our own hurt and insecurity with or without intent. Also, to focus on a person or the hurt only keeps us in bondage to them and the situation. I would like you to remember the feelings and things that attempt to shut you down so that you can pour into others who feel that same pain. As you move forward in courage you will remember that those attempts only pushed you forward instead of shutting you down.
Be Encouraged.
Take care,
Charlotte
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