Can I tell you something?

Hallie’s “phrase” of the season is, “Can I tell you something?” 

For those of you who’ve been here a minute it used to be, “Can you give me a favor?” 

But now, every time she asks this question, I know something good is coming. 

Whether it’s about her day, a discovery, or a curious thought she’s holding…I do my best to respond every time with, “You can ask me anything.” 

My hope (and prayer) in responding this way is that she forever and always feels like she can come to me…with anything. The good, the bad, the tricky. 

And her question this morning is what brought me to today’s edit…

As leaders, colleagues, partners, parents, friends, family…we are called to do one thing: Love each other.

Even when it’s hard.
Even when we’re tired.
Even when we feel like we have nothing left to give.

Not the Cassy-hugging, arm-patting, kiss-on-the-cheek kind of love (I know… HR nightmare )

But the kind of love that is patient, kind, open, and without judgement.

Because the people around us right now are experiencing a lot right. And whether we realize it or not… they’re looking for a place where they can bring all of that to.

This week, I’ve been “tapped on” a lot.

And if I’m honest… yesterday, it got heavy. I was tapped out.

Personally and professionally, I was carrying the weight of people I care deeply about facing big loss, big changes, and big life transitions.

And it hit my empath-heart like a freight train.

But this morning, I got what felt like a slap-in-the-face reminder…

A holy week series was shared with me by my friend Jessie, and it brought me back to reality.

Not because it was something I’ve never heard or because it was a new way of thinking…But because it was exactly what I needed reminded of: Love each other. (and stop complaining Cassandra)

The most important thing we’re called to do.
The whole reason we are here.
The command we’ve been given.

Love each other.

So in the middle of being tired…
In the middle of carrying things that aren’t fully mine to carry…
In the middle of feeling like I had nothing left…

That’s still the assignment.

So again…in the words of Hallie girl, “Can I tell you something?”

Are you creating that same kind of space? At work? At home? In your relationships?

Are you someone people can come to?

Not for answers or perfection, but for love?

If you haven’t been “tapped on” in awhile, I hope you’ll reflect on the last time you were. Because at the end of the day…that’s it.

That’s the assignment.
That’s the calling.
That’s the impact.

Love each other.

Reply if you want the series link and I’ll send it your way.

Big hugs & so much love,

Cassy

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