Choose to *Be the One* Who Shows Up – and Watch Your Relationships Transform 💛
- Sage Robinson-Miller - GrowingSage
- Jul 2
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June 25, 2025
Sage Robinson-Miller - GrowingSage
6 min read
How many people do you have in your life who would drop what they're doing—no questions asked—to be there for you?
To listen.
To just sit beside you quietly and hold space when the world feels a little too loud.
No…seriously.
Who would actually show up? 🤔
Now flip the script for a second...
Who would you show up for like that?
And when was the last time you did?
💭 Let’s Get Real…
Being “the One” who shows up doesn’t mean you need a superhero cape or a perfect emotional toolkit.
It just means:
✨ I’m willing to be present.
✨ I’ll hold space.
✨ You’re not alone.
But that can feel like a tall order when you're already stretched thin or battling your own inner storms.
So ask yourself:
➡️ On a scale of 1–10, how good are you at showing up for others?
➡️ Do you find yourself avoiding those deep, emotional moments?
➡️ Do you secretly wonder if you’re even worthy of being someone’s “One”?
🚧 Why We Avoid Being the One:
Let’s be real—most of us don’t avoid showing up because we don’t care.We avoid it because of the emotional weight it carries.
🔒 Fear of the Unknown – “What if they need more than I can give?”
😰 Feelings of Inadequacy – “I’m not trained for this… I don’t know what to say.”
💔 Fear of Vulnerability – “What if this opens up my emotional wounds too?”
These are totally human.
But they don’t have to stop you.
🌟 Traits of the People Who Do Show Up:
It’s usually not the ones who’ve had picture-perfect lives.
It’s the ones who’ve been through it…
Who’ve needed someone themselves…
And who understand the sacred power of presence.
Here’s what they tend to bring to the table:
✨ 💗 Compassion – They feel with you, not just for you.
✨ 🧠 Empathy – They know what pain feels like and don’t rush to fix it.
✨ 👂 Good Listening Skills – They hear the words and the silence.
✨ 🫶 Vulnerability – They’re willing to say “me too.”
✨ 🔥 Real-Life Grit – They’ve been broken open and rebuilt stronger.
💬 Final Thoughts: Choose to Be the One
Strong relationships aren’t built on perfect timing, the right words, or surface-level connection.They’re built in the moments that feel inconvenient but are deeply needed.
So today, choose to:
💛 Be the one who calls.
💛 Be the one who hugs.
💛 Be the one who listens, even when you don’t know what to say.
You don’t have to fix everything.
You just have to show up.
And trust me—someone will remember that you did. ✨
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🔗 Want support as you learn to show up for yourself and others?
✨ Sage – Growth Coach
🌀 Ready to feel more grounded, more connected, and more YOU? Let’s work together to build those relationships—starting from the inside out.
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