Feelings Don't Have To Have The Final Say

​Feelings have a say in our lives. But they don't have to have THE say.

Situations can feel unkind, but we can double down on kindness.

Situations can feel discouraging, but we can be an encouragement to someone in the middle of them.

Situations can feel hopeless, but our voice can sound like hope.

Situations can feel overwhelming, but we can be a calming presence in the middle of the chaos.

Situations can feel unfair, but we can respond with fairness and grace.

Situations can feel isolating, but we can be the hand that invites people back to connection.

Situations can feel rushed and impatient, but we can be the ones who slow down and take a stand against time.

Situations can feel cold, but we can be warmth.

Situations can feel like a frown, yet we can choose to look like a smile.

Situations can make us feel like they are in charge. It's true, they have a say. Sometimes a big say. But situations don't ever get the ultimate say in who we choose to be.

We do.

Just because feelings feel loud doesn't mean we lose our opportunity to be louder.

So be louder.