I recently discovered Reese Whitherspoon’s new Netflix show ‘Shine On.’ And by discoverer, I mean binge watched the entire season in one night.
I have always been a Reese fan. She’s a vocal advocate for speaking up because it’s the right thing to do. She’s a woman who refuses to be defined by any societal standards. She’s a badass boss. A Southern Belle. And what I can only imagine is a fierce force of nature.
This series inspires me. I’m easily inspired in that I already heavily relate to the women’s empowerment movement. I love that we are teaching women to love themselves, celebrate what makes them unique, and to speak up for what we believe in.
I’d been having a tough day after a tough couple of weeks. Quite frankly, I’d been experiencing some depression, uncontrollable anxiety, and a bit of hopelessness. So dramatic, but also so very real and not something I want to hide from.
I know it’s a Netflix show, but it has left me inspired. And motivated. And hopeful.
And I think we need to hold on tight to the things that make us feel sunshine. It all really got me thinking that there are a whole lot of simple things that are magic.
I am a big moments girl. I love the big changes. The huge occasions. Maybe that’s why I feel things so deeply.
But that’s not life. Life is all of the things in between that keep you going. Its the moments in life that make you laugh and cry and feel whole.
So I am thankful for shows like this that remind me life is a really really long journey. It’s a lot of things that are hard and wonderful and everything in between.
I am thankful lately for the people in my life who remind me that I am wonderful — full stop. I’m not too much and I’m not too loud and I’m strong and it is ok to not be strong all the time. It’s ok to let go. It’s ok to not have big moments every single day.
And it’s really ok to grow out of needing to run every time things get uncomfortable.
I think that having little things - like shows filled with superwomen - make the days better.
Figure out what makes you feel like sunshine. And shine on