It’s important to know who is truly in your “circle”. This could be friends, family, coworkers, the mailman, anyone. But those same people could very well not be in your circle or need to be far from inside it. Don’t be afraid to limit your circle and remove people who don’t belong.

There’s a lot of trials and tribulations I’ve gone through in life and without the select few people who I know are actually IN my circle and care I’m not sure I could’ve pushed forward as hard as I have at times. Even now, there are days when I feel like I just can’t go on anymore. I know who I can call or read h out to when I need someone to talk to. Why? Because the lift me up. They help me rise from the place that I’m in and know I’m not alone.

It’s important to have those people. There are times you just can’t tackle things in your own and that’s ok. It’s ok to not be ok. Let others help you rise.

Know your worth and know your place in others lives. I know there are times as a person that I’m in someone else’s circle and they need lifting. If I can help that person rise up, it’s a win for both of us. Do I need or expect any recognition or medals for helping that person? Absolutely not! Them rising up from where they’ve been is more than winning. If someone expects that, then maybe they don’t truly have your best interest at heart.

So today, are you in someone else’s circle? Is someone in yours that shouldn’t be? Today, lift someone up. Let them rise. Then you will rise together.