The loudest response you can ever give is a smile…
We live such a reciprocal culture today. Translation: Same energy. (insert handclap here, lol).
When a situation no longer serves you—whether it’s a job, a friendship, a relationship, or even a community—it’s tempting to make a dramatic exit. To set the record straight, to clap back, or to make sure everyone knows exactly why you’re done. But let’s be real: is it worth your energy?
People love “tea.” They love drama, reactions, and especially when we give them a show. But sis, you are not entertainment. You are purpose. And your purpose is far too great to waste on proving a point to people who were never going to see your worth anyway.
Keep Your Head Up & Walk Graciously
There’s power in the way you leave. It speaks to your character, your self-respect, and your vision for what’s next. Walking away with grace isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. It says, “I trust my future enough not to be distracted by my past.”
The best revenge? A smile sprinkled with grace. Not a performance, not a bitter farewell, but the quiet confidence that says, I’m good.
Choose Your Battles Wisely
During the pandemic, I lost my friend Michael. He used to tell me, “Cam, five years from now, it won’t matter anyway, and that’s not the hill I choose to die on.”
And he was right. When emotions run high, every slight feels like a war that must be won. But if it won’t matter in five years—or even five months—why lose your peace over it today?
You Can’t Rule Like a Queen If You’re Arguing with a Fool
A queen doesn’t descend from her throne to address every heckler in the crowd. She doesn’t lower her voice to match their volume. She moves with discernment, knowing that not everything deserves her energy.
So, when it’s time to go, go with grace. Hold your peace, guard your reputation, and let your success be the only response they ever get. Because in the end, the loudest statement you can make… is simply moving on.