I Went for a walk on Sunday with a friend and by way of our convo she said “I can’t be bought.” And y’all, the statement has been ringing in my spirit since. Because while it stands true (You can’t buy me!) How many times have we (myself included) stayed in spaces far longer than we should have because we were lacking?
Staying in relationships because we dread the one we have to cultivate with ourself. Stayed attached to people or jobs because we weren’t making enough money to leave. Stayed in friendships because we lack the courage to make new friends— even if it means being your own friend for a season. Stayed in spaces that didn’t honor us. Desperate for something/someone to fill a space that time, effort, discipline and tools can easily fill— if we’d be uncomfortable long enough to obtain it.
I want to challenge you to assess every area of your life (finances, relationships, where you spend your time, who you spend your time with, what you eat, etc) and ask yourself am I being purchased or staying far longer than I should out of lack/void? Is this space mutually beneficial? If the answer is “no.” I pray God gives you the COURAGE to leave and the FAITH to know that He can take care of you better than any person, place or thing and that there’s more. Better truly is, ahead.
Happy July, y’all. We are done being “trees” we can move. So move, sugga.
XOxoXO,
AE
“I can’t be bought.”
Unlike a tree, you can move. Stop staying in spaces desperate for something/someone to fill a space that time, effort, discipline and tools can fill— if we’d be uncomfortable long enough to obtain it.