"Slow motion better than no motion."

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Hi + Hello

Happy Week 31! We’re a month into Q3 and month away from unofficial fall and time remains undefeated as the only constant. Lately I’ve been getting into the NY Times’ Connections and Wordle. Maybe I’m late to the game but I’ve embraced being a “late adopter”. I might even be a late bloomer in some cases, but in all cases, I’m practicing embracing where I’m at. It’s so easy to look at another person or circumstance and wish to have some semblance of that. But, what I know for sure is that I will never know the true ins and outs - the triumphs and taxes - of another person’s existence or circumstances. Like a music producer board (is there a name for that?), there are many “channel strips” or “input/output lines” or “routing paths”, and our unique combination of where the sliders land at any given time make for our own unique sound. And no matter where my sliders are at in this moment, I’m choosing to believe my song sounds real good.

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✍🏾 #RandomSessionNotes

1. We learn what we need from realizing we don't have it.

2. If the words we spoke about ourselves were always true, would you have to change the way you speak about yourself?

3. There's a limit to your responsibility in relationships.

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🔧 Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits

The way we speak to ourselves matters. Our brains are incredible at paying attention, picking up the nuances of our fleeting thoughts. Over time, our internal dialogue influences the neural pathways we strengthen, the beliefs we reinforce, and the behaviors we're most likely to repeat. When we repeatedly tell ourselves, "I'm not good enough," "I always fail," or "I can't do this," our brains become more attuned to evidence that confirms those beliefs while filtering out evidence that challenges them. Conversely, when we practice thoughts like "I'm capable," "I'm learning," or "I can handle this," we become more likely to recognize progress, identify solutions, and approach challenges with greater confidence and persistence.

Imagine if everything you said about yourself automatically became true. Would you be speaking life into yourself, or limiting yourself? While our thoughts don't magically create reality, they do color the lens through which we see ourselves, the opportunities we notice, and the choices we make. Your inner voice is one of the few voices you'll hear every day for the rest of your life. Make sure it's one that's helping you grow, not one that holds you back.

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😏 Unrelated Musings

I was recently asked what I’m passionate about right now. I drew a blank. I could think of a lot of things I like, and that I like to do, but passion feels like such a big word. When I googled it, Merriam-Webster was little help since it defined the word in mostly romantic and sexual contexts, which, to be fair, should be named, but I wasn’t thinking about it in that way. The other definitions seemed light. I assign a lot of weight to “passion”… pressure even. Upon reflection, my conceptualization of passion makes me think of sacrifice, intensity, and an undying commitment. When I think of passionate people, I think of perseverance and persistence and play-making in the most extreme ways. Maybe I could bring my concept down a few notches, but I’m not inclined to because passion, to me, is important. And so I will continue to reflect on what that means to me and what in my life rises to that level. I know it’s something…

My favorite possible self writes another blog post in approximately one week! My mantra says I follow through, so I must! See you there!

xo janelle

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