Lemon Pepper Wisdom
I recently had a conversation about coaches, cheerleaders and therapists. And the individual role each of them plays.
Recently I’ve been catching up on Ted Lasso before the new season drops. I’ve always heard this expression “Coaches don’t play”. Growing up watching the NHL, where a lot of the coaches used to play hockey, either on a professional or an amateur level. The phrase never really landed with me like it does now.
When it comes to Ted Lasso, he has never played football and still doesn’t understand the game at times. This to me brings me back to the quote. Sometimes in life, when you’re looking to be encouraged, the person does not have to have walked the same steps as you, it’s all in their approach.
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Ted coaches by encouraging and trying to understand the individual, some of his coaching methods are a little bit unconventional, but it always seems to work out. You can see the passion he has for his team and colleagues, and I think that his attitude/energy inspires those around him to become better versions of themselves, in their own way.
Sometimes he holds back and lets people stumble through and learn on their own. In life, a person can guide you night and day, and if you don’t have certain experiences/make certain mistakes, their guidance won’t fully land. You have to be ready to receive it.
I appreciate people who approach life with a receptive energy, they understand that others have wisdom for them and they are open to hear and take it in. When you look at the interconnectedness of the human experience, I believe that everyone you encounter you can learn from. Whether that’s a conversation with a stranger in Costco telling you about the lemon pepper seasoning and how it’s amazing on chicken, or someone you’ve known for years helping you navigate buying a car for the first time.
Earlier today my friend sent me a message that brought me to tears. A really heartfelt message about the impact I’ve had on their life. When we think of impact we typically think about it on a large scale, but sometimes all it takes is one person to be positively affected by your presence to make it all make sense. So if you’re trying your best and you ever wonder if you’re making an impact, know that you are, even when you don’t see any proof.
Coaches/therapists/cheerleaders, I think they all have their place in this world. Some days those around you will need one more than the other, some. Some days, for yourself, you’ll need to be more of a cheerleader than a therapist to yourself. Understanding the role each of them serves and knowing how you best like to be spoken to can be a real eye opening experience. If you’re ever in doubt, just BELIEVE.
