Showing Up

What does showing up look like? This weekend I accompanied my husband to a Next Level Speakers Academy California Chapter Event. This was my first time attending. They had a guest speaker, refreshments, participant rapid fire (speaking for 2 minutes on a topic of their choice), question/answer segment and photo opportunities.

I was rather surprised, as I am a harsh critic. I am a glass half empty type of person. I did not attend the first event my husband invited me too because I figured this was his thing, his community.

I learned that showing up is not just about what I think it is. Showing up means supporting those that you love and care about in the way they need you to, even if that doesn’t fit your model. I learned sometimes showing up literally means showing up.