Sometimes my toughest debates aren’t with other people – they’re with my own mind. This week reminded me of that.
Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.
I was at work when I saw the notification about Charlie Kirk’s death. A friend mentioned it in our work chat. Honestly, I didn’t even know who he was until I googled him. Once I saw his face, I remembered seeing him in a couple of debates and podcast videos.
Over the last few days, I’ve been listening to more of his debates to get a sense of his beliefs, his stance, and his personality.
I can see why people had such strong reactions to him. He spoke his mind, shared some compelling and unsettling perspectives on college education, and rarely backed down from attacks.
I haven’t been in a debate in a while, but I know debates can get heated fast. It’s easy to get emotional and lose track of the actual point. So what impressed me was how Charlie stayed composed, even when people turned things personal.
In a way, those debates reminded me of my own inner battles. I’m like Charlie, trying to stay grounded, while my own mind plays the role of the people attacking me.
Thank you Charlie
Watching him made me realize how important it is to stay focused and fight for what you believe in. To me, being mentally fit means practicing mindfulness, committing to continual learning, and holding on to humility.
I’ve been struggling to do all of that lately. But with his passing, I feel a new fire to keep fighting for the version of myself I want to become and to focus on how I can serve others.
In some ways, this feels like a continuation of what I shared in last week’s post about trying to get back on track after Boston. The fight isn’t over.
