Comin’ in hot!

I’m coming in HOT!

We’ve got the cutest new neighbor who is 5. He’s absolutely precious and as he and Hallie girl zipped and zoomed around on their scooters last night, they both took turns shouting, “Comin’ in HOT!” in the cutest voices as they approached the group. 

Picture two littles on their scooters with crocs, helmets, tutus, and more energy than any of us could dream of “racing” up and down the sidewalk. 

In my head, all I can hear is that older Andy Mineo & Lecrae song from pre-covid days before either of them were even born. You know the one? 

But as they made their rounds, they continued to “warn” us each time they got closer. Every time, same energy, same warning, with a lot of volume. 

I giggled at the thought of an adult shouting, “Comin’ in hot!” every time we actually felt like we were. 😝🙈Can you picture it?! 

It’d be like strapping the boombox to our shoulder walking around with this song playing (90’s flashback). 

But instead of doing this or anything remotely close, so many “come in hot” with self-doubt, apologies, overthinking, unspoken thoughts or ideas, or taking back something we’ve said altogether. 

Why? It’s not the worst thing to come in hot and it’s also not the worst thing to announce it. I’ve gotten in the great habit of just owning the fact that I’m a lot and if you don’t eat your Wheaties before we meet, you might need a second to warm-up. That’s fine…I can wait. Take me or leave me, truly. I know the people I’m meant to serve will embrace me and I feel the same way about you too! 

The fact is I’m not going to “tone it down.” I’m also not going to apologize for it. Cue the Unapologetic movement. 

I’m “Comin’ in Hot,”... unapologetically. 

My hope is that for anyone struggling with this, you consider this story and challenge yourself. 

Take note of how many times you apologize, refrain, or second guess something wonderful that’s come from you. 

Does it happen often? Sometimes? Never? 

Depending on your answer, I’d encourage you to consider working towards the same mindset shift so many of us already have. 

I’m not giving you a permission slip to be a jerk, say whatever you want, teeter the edge of inappropriateness. 

But I am saying that you have to own your voice, your ideas, your light, and the one thing you can give the world no one else can, YOU. 

“Come in hot” and be nothing but yourself. 

Big Hugs & Love,

Cassy

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