Shake It Off

Today’s moment of reflection came—like many do—in the car, music on, mind wandering. Mariah Carey’s Shake It Off was playing, and while she’s singing about letting go of a relationship, my mind went somewhere else: shaking off drama.

Because let’s be honest—there’s a lot happening in the world and even more happening in our personal lives. And yet, we still make space for people and energy that don’t serve us. Why?

Why do we keep holding onto people who don’t have our best interests at heart?

So today, I’m reminding you—and myself—to shake it off. Whatever (or whoever) is keeping you stuck, second-guessing, or in a cycle of pain…it’s time to release it.

It’s not always easy. But I remember something my mom said: “Every person has a time and a season. It’s up to you to decide if they’re meant to be planted—or just passing through.” And the answer lies in how they nourish—or deplete—your life.