Support One Another
- Brittaney Herbertson
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min read
We are all in this together, right? Like you, reading this actually want to see me, Brittaney achieve things? And me, Brittaney, wants to read/be part of/observe YOU achieve things too?! I want to support you in all your endeavors, I really seriously do... much of my time is spent wandering my own thoughts on "so how can we possibly do that for one another?" because I believe we are each capable of supporting every person in our lives. I believe nothing is impossible.
....But, okay - not all of us want to order or use the products you
have found fulfillment and improvement with. Be it something tangible or a service offering.
Or we really, so badly do but financially cannot...
I fully believe I am capable of helping every person feel supported...
and that's significant because when we feel supported we gain access to strength
and strength is known to carry us through to achievement.
I. Want. You. To. Achieve. And feel fulfillment.
So. Let's put this together, in practice, shall we?
So we want to support but we don't have enough time in the day even for ourselves. We agree we want to support one another but HOW!? Part of the catch is we feel bad for not buying the product or participating in the service because then we aren't helping. (and if we aren't helping, we aren't "being supportive") and so we get stuck in our own "i'm not achieving" cycle. I don't have the magic answer to spark you to take action BUT...
...I do know we can support one another by strengthening connection. Support doesn't mean participating in a linear way. Not simply being active or exchanging money... And connection doesn't stop at our individual existence "what is it that I am solely capable of?".
In practice, for example, a muscle can be supportive in achieving a particular shape by relaxing (by connecting to the breath) instead of reacting and assuming the position as a "strong muscle / engaged muscle" ... When we are fully present we see truth (what muscle simply reacts first drowning out the muscle which is fully capable of the same job). Take that theory off the mat and into your support function in life. If we can be present in our relationships to see truth, we will be empowered to demonstrate meaningful support (and much more).
From practice, to life: support, connect, fulfill.

So - This is my friend, Lynnsey Alexander. I've known her for about 9 months. I have some beautiful memories, already, that capture her raw bright and powerful energy. We've each asked some juicy questions, in the early friend stage... and some answers she has responded with, in particular: I get to watch her LIGHT UP with passion as she 'lets me in' to her life. It's cool to watch your friends get excited! I wanted to share her passion with you, as a way to show her I support her:
Lynns! I support the passion you believe in, I support and cheer you on as you put in the work and effort toward it and I support your achievement in experiencing the fulfillment and benefits it offers you. Givv'er Girl!
I asked Lynns (Yeah, we have short names for one another!) a few questions via text message... Here's what she wrote back. And hey, who knows.. maybe what lights me up about her and her unwavering passion... Maybe it'll light you up too!

You can follow this badass human and get to know her thru instagram:
Consider or Journal lead:
Why is or is not "supporting friends" important to your fulfillment and enjoyment in this life? Consider the potential importance.
How are you/how did you fill your "support friends" bucket in your life this day/week/month?
What can you do for a friend that demonstrates to them that you support them that doesn't involve exchange of money/product/service?
Be well, friends,
Brittaney
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