As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
Don’t Run Away
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Hi Reader! I tend to avoid making someone uncomfortable (by initiating a difficult conversation), even when something they did made me uncomfortable, especially when it’s a subtle or sensitive situation. I’m consciously working on that (I still struggle sometimes😭). I try to resolve it internally, but it doesn’t always work. And when it doesn’t, two things happen - either a growing resentment because of unaddressed issues or an uncontrolled moment of outburst due to overwhelming unresolved emotions. Or both. Sometimes, people don't know how to treat you, how their words and actions affect you, what you like, or what you don't like, unless you tell them. And sometimes, you can misunderstand people’s intentions. Honestly, I have a few conversations I need to have. But I was impressed with my progress in a work-related incident last week.😅 Life is full of compromises, yes, but you want to make sure you're not swallowing everything that comes your way just to maintain the peace or be respectful. Is it uncomfortable? Oh yes! But, is it worth it in the long term? Absolutely. What does speaking up look like? I could give examples of specific words or sentences, but I want to focus on intent. Your goal isn’t to escalate conflict, instigate a harsh exchange, or use demeaning language and names. You're basically drawing attention to an issue, explaining your position, and correcting a misunderstanding. You want the other person to see what you think, how you feel, what you stand for, and what you stand against. As with everything else, the more you practice, the better you get at it. That’s literally what I tell myself when. “How are you going to get better if you don’t practice?” Alright, that'll be all for now, until next Friday. Light & Increase, Osose Christabel. To share this newsletter, please copy and paste this link: https://osose-friday-cogitations.kit.com/4541619a80
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Friday Cogitations
As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
Hi Reader! A close friend (who’s probably going to read this😉) and I had a brief conversation earlier this week. She asked a content-related question, and afterward asked how work has been for me this week. I answered and asked how it has been going on her end. She responded and added, "So this is what we talk about now😂." As we grow older, our priorities and the amount of work we need to actualize our dreams become glaring and take up a greater portion of our lives. But I believe life should...
Hi Reader! Humans love conditions. We love outcomes. “I’ll do this if they do that”. “I’ll only go out of my way if I get so and so benefit”, and honestly? Sometimes, we need conditions, especially in work environments, because humans will take advantage of things, processes, and people if there are no boundaries whatsoever. But if a satisfying outcome is the only metric that inspires your decision, would that be an authentic way to live? What if you did things because that’s who you are (or...
Hi Reader! It’s been a minute, thanks to life doing the most, but I wanted to share this with you. When I hear the word ‘patience’, the next thing that comes to mind is ‘waiting’. And the last thing I want to do is wait. I curate a timeline in my head of when I expect to get what I want. Anything beyond that feels like torture. But I’ve had to learn to wait. Listening to a sermon helped to remodel my mindset on patience. The preacher talked about how waiting doesn’t equal being idle and just...