As we walk on our path to our true calling, there’s so many characters we meet along the way. We take in their thoughts, emotions, and their way of doing things. Societal conditioning says to watch and follow because there are tried and true ways to behave and do things. We don’t want to look like we don’t belong, so we conform. We mold ourselves in a way that is acceptable to society at large even if those ways don’t resonate with our authenticity.
Living in our truth will go against all others views of normalcy. What’s right for me, may not be right for you. Some are willing to take more risks in life, some would rather stay in the comfort of routine. Some love to lead the masses, some want to stay in the background and follow. Some choose a life of self-service, others will give up every ounce of themselves to serve others at the detriment of their own wants and needs. Let them.
Neither this nor that is wrong. Neither this nor that is right. It just is. Every person you meet will have a long history of life experiences that have molded them into the being they are today. They will have behaviors and ways of doing things you won’t agree with. There are things they do they don’t even agree with. But they do them out of habitual routine.
Some will never come into the awareness of change. They know they feel like they need to do something differently, but they don’t put in the work to change that habit or behavior. They would rather run, avoiding the discomfort of the unknown. Let them.
Some will come into clarity, only after years of the same patterns repeating. They will one day realize that doing this thing over and over has never brought them the results they desired. They know it will be hard work. Discipline and patience are necessary for any significant change to come to fruition. They choose change, because they know they have two choices. Evolve or remain. Let them.
Let them change and become the best version of themselves without judgment. Some will climb out and be stronger and wiser for it. Let them apologize and forgive them. Let them grow into their authentic self through their own trials and tribulations. Tell them how proud of them you are. Be kind and forgiving when they take two steps back. When they falter on their words, when they make what you perceive as a wrong turn. We all make mistakes, that’s what makes us human. We’re all learning as we go.
Whoever you’ve met along the way, they are all battling a war inside of them. We may put on a beautiful show for the world to see, but deep down every person has fears, doubts, and insecurities they grapple with every single day. The greatest gift we can give to ourselves and others is to just let them be who they are.
If we all choose to love everyone where they’re at, it gives them the support and courage to seek betterment. Not all will choose the positive path, but that’s okay. Love them anyway.
Just let them. Let them dive into their own evolution. Let them stay where they are. Let them fail, let them heal, and then be happy for them when they succeed. Let them and love them in spite of it all.
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