A Wren Says

As I try to change my habits and stop thinking so much about what others think, I’ve taken on a new saying to myself: Then let ‘em

This is not so much a blog post as it is my personal encouragement. I can all to easily dissect my plans and try to figure out how everyone else will respond, rather than just doing as I wish. As a way of interrupting those thoughts, I’ve been answering myself.

Let them be mad

Let them stare

Let them whisper

I want to own my responsibility for my actions and impacts while letting other people be in control of theirs. Rather than trying to control them by shrinking or changing myself, I just have to let them make their own choices. Admittedly this is not a magic spell that removes my anxiety, but it has been helping me move forward in the ways that are best for me.

Let them think what they want and choose to react however they desire.

Let ‘em