“Pay attention to who you are around when you feel like you’re most authentic self. Keep them close.” I saw that recently and it’s really kind of stayed with me.
I spent a long weekend in Puerto Rico at the end of January celebrating the 40th birthday of one of my besties, along with her incredible tribe of women. What a time we had! We laughed till our stomachs hurt. We shared some of our deepest pain. We did yoga on the beach. We chartered a boat and spent a day snorkeling, dancing to an epic bday playlist and lounging. We soaked up the sun and each other. And, yeah - there were plenty of adult beverages, too!😆
But what dawned on me around day 3 was how authentic and effortless it all felt. Even the women I hadn’t seen in years; it was like no time had passed. Another a-ha moment
that is how it should feel all of the time. When you think about the people with whom you spend the most time - or the people you call friends or chosen family-, do you feel like your most authentic self? If so, keep them close.
Yes, life gets busy - but check in. Yes, there may be careers and spouses and children - but check in. Yes, we all have our battles we are fighting - and yet, still find a way to check in. It’s why I’m so friggin’ grateful for my sister-friends.
Melissa’s birthday dinner on our last night.
And, so deeply thankful for a sisterhood where I can be my most authentic self. Authenticity over perfection. Every. single. time. Let’s lean into that. Gravitating to spaces where authenticity is valued. Where your people will actually want - and encourage - you to show up as your most authentic self. And, fight to keep those folks close.