Letting Our Guard Down

I was talking to my good friend at school the other day. It had been a busy and tiring day for both of us, for everyone probably. I had a lot on my mind, but was keeping so busy with the day-to-day tasks that I didn’t give myself time or space to truly let my guard down. I was holding everything inside and together so that I could be there for my students and colleagues. When the students had left for the day, and the halls were clearing out as teachers were leaving, there I was talking with my friend. She was fully present and made me feel like I mattered. She gave me the space to talk, and offered questions that guided me to let my guard down.

I had no idea how much anxiety and fear were bottling up inside of me. Thanks to my friend for taking the time to be there for me, I was able to empty my heart of the heaviness that was weighing me down.

Is anything bottling up inside your heart right now? Find a way to let it out. Is there someone you could be that outlet for? Be it.

Love, Ali xo