Category: Excerpts
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The List That Changed Everything: 21 Years After I Almost Left
“The best is yet to be.” – Robert Browning There’s something about anniversaries that sneaks up on the soul. Sometimes they arrive with balloons and cake, celebration in the air.Sometimes they come quietly, pressing into your chest like a hidden bruise.And sometimes—if you let them—they crack you wide open and help you breathe again. In…
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This Girl Is on Fire: A Story of Courage and Connection
“There’s nothing more daring than showing up, putting ourselves out there and letting ourselves be seen.” — Brené Brown In 2013, I had a moment that cracked my heart wide open. Not the kind of moment that whispers gently, but the kind that grabs you by the shoulders, looks you straight in the eyes, and…
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✨Scars That Shine: The Beautiful Truth About Our Imperfections
“Turn your scars into stars.” — Robert Schuller There was a time I would’ve done anything to hide the scars on my ankles. I hated wearing skirts or capris — truly hated it. It wasn’t just about fashion or fit. It was the dread that would rise in my chest the moment my bare ankles…
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What Excellence Really Means
(And Why Now Might Be Your Season to Rise) “Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” ~ John W. Gardner It’s graduation season. The world feels wide open for so many — young adults tossing caps in the air, searching for purpose, and asking: How can I truly excel when I’ve never felt like “the…
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How “Letting Go” Led Me to a More Meaningful Journey
We often get caught up in chasing milestones—owning a home, landing the perfect job, or achieving financial security—believing that happiness lies in reaching those goals. But true fulfillment isn’t found in the finish line; it’s in the path we take to get there. This realization became clear to me when I made a difficult decision…
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Are You Lucky? The Magic of Gratitude and Unexpected Blessings
The content emphasizes the significance of recognizing and appreciating the blessings in life, portraying luck as a perspective rather than chance. It references Nayerie Youssefian’s “Clarity Cookies,” sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate how gratitude and awareness lead to profound realizations about good fortune. Ultimately, it encourages readers to acknowledge their luck and celebrate life’s small…
Clarity Cookies 