This month’s dedication to taking multiple beats to reflect on March.
Inspiration and Motivation
I found another 20-something writer here on Substack; her content is phenomenal. Here’s a link to a newsletter I genuinely resonated with: You’re Not Falling Behind In Your Twenties.
Jazmin Griffith: Her content on Instagram and TikTok has been relatable on multiple levels. Her ability to be vulnerable on both platforms about how she feels about her work right now is inspiring. I find myself returning to a similar question she keeps asking herself: “What do I want to do?”
I feel I hit a wall myself at the age of 24. And I want more and new, but I don’t know what more and new are for me.
Two weeks ago, I had a moment that made me think, “maybe, right now, all the pieces are just trying to align. And while the pieces align, God wants me to show that I’ve finally learned *patience*.”
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Random Thoughts, Quotes, and Bits
“No one warns you about the awkward stage after you graduate and how it’s harder to make plans with people, reach out, and open up. And honestly, I’m learning it’s just a characteristic of your early twenties.”
This podcast spoke to my soul and the current pull I feel in myself. Specifically around not placing myself in a box, and embracing my multifaceted being. I currently work a 9-5 at an agency, but I also have found joy in creating wholesome content here - exactly what I was afraid of, because what would this mean for the part of me that appreciates career stability? It means that I can still work my 9-5 and create content in my free time.
“We need to give people the space to reveal themselves, before we create expectations of them.”
“I missed the feeling of hope. But I’m also scared of its cousin. Disappointment.”
I am learning to be grateful for the act of letting go, because it makes room for more. I don’t know what more is yet, but I’m hopeful.
I’ve been reflecting more intentionally on the concept of life and legacy; what does living mean? What is the difference between someone’s life and their legacy? Is there a difference?
Currently, my thoughts circle around the societal norms around working behaviors, professional hobbies, and social hobbies. Prior to this newsletter, all I did was work and consume content. I didn’t have a social hobby. It’s been refreshing to have one, as it’s an outlet I look forward to pouring into, and gives my mind something to focus on other than trying to coming up with the answer of what’s next.
What are some random thoughts you need to get out of your head?
Takeaways on Compassion and Grace
This month, I’ve reflected on compassion and grace more than ever before. I want this dynamic duo to become a constant in how I show up for myself. Here are this month’s moments and takeaways that I hope inspire you or encourage you in knowing it’s okay when you fail to choose them for yourself:
When I first meandered over the idea of creating my own content, I had so many fears. My understanding of content creators and influencers was hunkered down by capitalism - promoting products for pay. I’ve always wanted to create my own content, sharing my perspective and life takeaways. I didn’t and don’t want to be a traditional influencer - I want to be an influencer of thought, perspective, and inspiration.
I took the time to write my welcome newsletter and it came together easier than I thought. One day, I laid to rest the perfectionist in me, and decided to start Sincerely Lele with 0 strategy or formal announcement.
Writing here is so wholesome and healing for me. I don’t always know my end game with each newsletter, but that’s what I love. I’m here just writing as an act of compassion to myself.
Subsequently, I’ve found joy and courage in sharing my newsletters on my Instagram. Previously, I felt that each post I made needed to be perfectly curated - both photos and captions. But now I find myself being authentic on my own page. I post what I love or find wholesome.
For months now, I’ve told myself I’m going to deep clean my space. It’s something I keep putting off because there was always something else I convinced myself was worth saying yes to. I feel guilty because I remember how this time last year I was taking the first Sunday of every month to deep clean my place, blast music, and burn incense as a restart to the month.