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Safe Communities Blog

Messages Many of Us Need to Hear

4/10/2018

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Hello there,

It’s wonderful having you on our blog. The Safe Communities Task Force is forever grateful!

For no particular reason and in no special order I’ve written out a few messages many of us, if not all, need to hear from time to time. Consider borrowing one and offering it to someone close to you this week.

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  • You have more power than you realize 
  • Voices can be loud. Voices can be soft. Regardless, no one will hear it if you don’t speak up. Use your voice, for yourself or others
  • I believe in you! You can do it!
  • Every time you offer your heart to someone your capacity for love grows 
  • I’m sending you all the wonderment I can muster
  • You’re allowed to be the example. You can be the first one to raise your hand and tell your story and you can be the first one to share your truth
  • You are not alone
  • I’m proud of you
  • You are valuable and important
  • Thank you
  • “Hey there, I’m thinking of you. Hope you are well.”
  • You are capable of great things
  • No one call tell you what you are or what you aren’t
  • You have unique gifts and incredible qualities someone, somewhere is meant to encounter and appreciate
  • I’m truly sorry
  • Your story is unfolding and if you’ve read great literature you know things can change in an instant, for the better. One page can redirect the entire story
  • Our actions have consequences others can feel
  • It’s possible to experience emotions without allowing them power over you
  • Caring for self is equally important as caring for others
  • It’s okay to feel _______ (afraid, hurt, upset, angry, sad). Acknowledge it, feel it and let it move through you
  • Pause and consider how far you’ve come, what you’ve faced. You’ve been through a lot
  • Flight, fight or freeze; your response is valid
  • You are forgiven, always
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Thanks for stopping by! Share this with someone you believe may benefit from hearing these messages. Comment below with your favorite so I can start telling people that one more often.
 
Did you know? You’ll receive a free goodie bag if you share this blog post using the orange share buttons on the right of your screen!*
 
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Sending my best,
Christopher Belisle at SCTF

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