Every life makes a statement. And every life has a mission. For some it's simply to survive, and for others it's to thrive. But regardless of where we all fall on the spectrum, our life speaks volumes of how we have lived from here to there. It's been almost 20 years since I wrote my legacy mission statement. I was struggling to overcome a past that was threatening to swallow me whole and steal any hope of a healthy future. I knew I wanted a different life for my children than I had but I didn't know how to get there. I knew I didn't want to be a mother who repeated the pain I bore as a child, but I couldn't fully grasp what that place looked like and what the journey would entail. I knew in 20 years I didn't want the be the same person I was then. The one thing that was clear Continue Reading
Beyond Resolutions to Building a Legacy
Sometimes we need reminded that every part of our life is an important piece in building our legacy. Where the smallest pieces have the ability to create the largest impact. And the greatest sacrifices yield profound and lasting echoes of a life lived well. For as long as I can remember, the theme of building a legacy has resided in the forefront of my life. It's driven my choices and shaped my convictions. It's kept me centered through motherhood when so much felt unbalanced and unpredictable. When momentary happiness and the easier road looked more appealing than contentment and committment. It's forged tenacity and strength and selflessness in the midst of circumstances jagged enough to slice through every hope and dream. When walking away in search of something better was Continue Reading