A year ago I was up on a mountain with a whole bunch of strangers, nervous because I did not know what I was walking into. I took a deep breath and just decided in my head that whatever it is, I’m here and I’m going to make the best of it.
I was given multiple opportunities to speak with my whole heart, so spoke I did. The response I got was unexpected but incredibly uplifting: “I may not remember everything that was said here, but I will remember what you said because I can feel your heart when you speak.” “I will follow you into battle.” “I will support your cause because I know that it’s something you believe in with your whole heart, I will believe it too.” “I need you, in my life.”
To some, these are just words. But words have the power to awaken the soul. The world beats us down and some of us stay down. We allow the world to defuse our light. We forget that we have been given our very own unique ability to make this world better not just for ourselves but also those around us.
Of the many lessons I learned up on that mountain, a few rings incredibly loud. My mess is my message. Emotion is not a weakness. Acceptance starts with the person in the mirror. Fear is a liar. Awareness increase insight. Authenticity is a super power.
Champions have a fighting spirit. The kind of attitude and mindset that can meet obstacles and difficulties, and rise above them – the kind of outlook on life that says no matter what happens, I will transform it into good.
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