Surrender

Supporting one another may come naturally to some of us... 

But often the biggest setback regarding support is in admitting that we need it—

I was born and raised to help, to step in when something needs fixing, someone needs taken care of, to offer a helping hand to all. 

I am so grateful this is who I am.

But part of that always being there for everyone else means that it’s also hard for me to share that I need help. 

Because in doing so I sometimes feel that I am admitting that I’m not doing well or not feeling well or having a hard time and for me that equates to weakness and I don’t like that. 

Now more than ever, I am realizing that it is okay to surrender and ask for help. There is no shame in seeking support. I get this, and I’m slowly learning how to ask for what I need.

Because the bottom line is, not everyone knows how to randomly offer support. But most people know how to give it when you ask.

It’s a full circle moment. I love to nourish and help and support others - I thrive off of it. And recently, I’ve happily been the recipient of others doing the same for me. It feels really good. 

People who love us are usually grateful when we say, “Please help me. Please listen. Please walk with me. Can you help?”

Because then they know exactly what to do.

Asking for help can touch on both our personal and professional lives. It’s an intersecting moment of surrender and growth when we admit support is needed, we accept it, and we offer it back to others.