CONNECTION OVER CONVENIENCE: Resistance to Change | Melanie Ruelas on XXO Podcast w/ Jason Lebowitz
Channel: XXO Connect
Date: 2020-04-21

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If they don't want to run in the light with you, leave them in the dark. 

I've learned that we are all moving at different speeds as we navigate through life. Being able to support one another through gratitude, respect, kindness and love is key. Resistance to change is ultimately what becomes our hindrance. When one person becomes resistant to bettering themselves and their partner or friend then becomes resistant to move forward without them, even though you are supporting out of love, over time you hold yourself back. 
Resistance turns into resentment. Toxicity ensues.

If they don't want to run into the light with you, leave them behind.  We are all given the opportunity to be ourselves.

Is it you sitting at the STOP light waiting for a brief moment, or have you lowered your anchor? Thank you Melanie Ruelas for sharing in conversation about this. 🙏

▶️𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗫𝗫𝗢 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲.

e4: THE INTERSECTION OF EMBARRASSMENT AND EMBRACING LIFE featuring Melanie Ruelas | Hustle Happiness Creator, Linkedin Aficionada, Passionate Leader, Inspirational Soul

It was about a month ago where Melanie Ruelas first posted about her childhood and growing up in a trailer. Up until then, it was something she was embarrassed about and never discussed. As a young girl, she was one of six living in a trailer. At 16, she was a high-school student carrying a backpack and a baby. At 19, she was a bank teller and single mom of two, a college student and on her own. Today, she accepts who she is.

We talked about growing up in a trailer, feeling embarrassed of her upbringing, embracing life, the impact of sharing our struggles, transformation and figuring herself out, the life timeline of when and who we are supposed to be, outgrowing relationships, single-mom life with three kids, fighting over money and budgeting, serving as a volunteer firefighter, online dating, showing up and being present, going outside your comfort zone, age and awareness, baptism and the risk of posting religion, self-care, marriage of one and losing yourself, boundaries and reflection.

We all have our trailer stories. What Melanie doesn’t have is phone notifications. She chooses to be available to herself first and she chooses happiness. You will always catch her wearing a smile and loving herself. Our life becomes a staircase to move upwards and build on who we are. In a world of convenience, she has climbed up and found true connection.

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Love. Digital. Hopes and dreams. Distraction. Temporary satisfaction. Words. Rhythm. Illusion. Confusion. Welcome to today’s dating where you’ll find a mixed variety of intentions. What is real? What's not? What are you looking for? What are they? 

And so XXO was born. Twins really. An offline matchmaking company and a dating and relationship podcast. This was created out of sheer necessity. The desire to create change and curve the culture back to connection. 

As a previous subscriber of online dating sites, it became apparent there was a cultural shift in dating and relationships. Online dating becomes an addiction. A dependency. It lacks vulnerability, depth, and true intimacy. It’s pure digital. Artificial. Superficial. The connection has been lost. To each other and to ourselves. Toxicity continues to rise while self-worth continues to fall. 

My goal, my purpose, my responsibility, is to curve the culture back to connection. Connection begins within and continues outward. Love you. Then Love me. In that order. How far are you willing to go to become you?

I’d love for you to join me along the way. I’m not matching profiles. I’m matching people. Connection over convenience. Always. XXO - If you are interested in becoming a guest for the podcast, please contact me. 

Jason Lebowitz, Founder XXO