Being strong doesn't mean you are always happy or that you are hiding your feelings, appearing to the outside world that you are okay. Even though that is what society tells us being strong means, being strong actually means having the faith in hard times, but still allowing yourself to feel how you feel. Being … Continue reading You Can Feel Your Feelings And Still Be Strong
There was a track meet we had in high school and I remember the day before freaking out to my teammates that it was going to rain, which in my eyes, would ruin the entire meet. The weather forecast said there was an 75% chance of rain. And I remember my teammate saying, "well there's … Continue reading Find Your Peaks of Sunshine Through The Rain
When is the last time you paused to be in this moment? How many times have people brought up stories to you that you just don't remember the details, because you were there, but not really because your mind was elsewhere? Life passes us by so quickly. It seems like the days go by faster … Continue reading Practice Being Present
I remember so clearly a question that was asked during one of my speeches. The question that was asked was, "Do you think you've won your fight?". He asked me that question because during my speeches, I always focus on reminding each of us that we are worthy of this fight for our lives. And … Continue reading You Are Worthy Of Your Tomorrow
This famous saying of "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day" means so much to me. This is what my coach would say to me over and over and something that gave me some comfort and hope during my struggle, that my dreams could still be built. But it's really hard to be patient while your … Continue reading Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
Beautifully Simply You 