Soooo…I just noticed that I didn’t post a “Hello Sunday” blog. I was so excited about the memory I had found this morning that it completely slipped my mind.
Was thinking about the post I shared Friday about us showing up as ourselves. I wrote, “ALWAYS show up as YOU!” A few hours after I shared it, I attempted to show up as someone I was not, BUT…my authentic self showed up instead. My goal was to show up all polished, poised, and well-spoken. You know, all scholarly and stuff. However, I became excited about what I was discussing and the country, super expressive Shaun showed up instead. I was so embarrassed and disappointed. Thankfully, I was with a friend and colleague who told me that people really like my personality. She said that’s why they are drawn to me. For years I attempted to suppress it, and did so well for so long. Then something changed. Something happened and I began to let people see the real me and now it’s here. It’s here…she’s here…and I believe I am going to let her stay.
As my friend told me, some people will like my authenticity and some will not, and it’s okay. I agree. It is okay. I have to be me.
Y’all, THIS is Year50!♥️
Shaun
It’s Shaun’s World 