21/09/2024
This week I was reminded of the saying "It's not how you startââ it's how you finish."
The start of my week was ROUGH.
I was reminded of critical mistakes I've made in the past and how they still affect me today. Those thoughts sent me into a 24-hour spiral of emotions ranging from devastation, disappointment, and rage.
But in usual fashion, I reminded myself that simply showing up gives me another chance to make things right. And that's exactly what I did.
I experienced minor wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, but by Thursday, I had the experience of a lifetime.
It's the day when three amazing people flew all the way from Europe and drove 14 hours to visit me in my office.
The occasion? To participate in a documentary directed by a filmmaker from Norway đłđ´ named Maria Lloyd.
Yes, you read that correctly. I was filmed in a documentary created by a talented woman named Maria Lloyd (pictured to my left in the photo).
I'll share more details about the nature of documentary in the near future, but the time I spent with them was magical. We laughed ourselves to tears and ate some of Mississippi's finest food until our bellies were full.
By Friday I wrapped up discussions for a huge speaking opportunity at a university in the state of Washington (I'll share more details about that very soon) and found a loving home for the two adorable kittens that mysteriously appeared at the house.
Life is not perfect by any means, but there are these special moments that remind you of how fortunate you areââdespite all of the imperfections.
No matter what, do not give up on yourself. In the same way that there are rainbows after a thunderstorm, there are special moments after despair.