Leadership and power. Two words that often get mixed up and confused – like the swirling gray mist of a dense fog, or the the stickiness of fingers after eating a piece of bread dripping with honey.
Moments when challenges become opportunities. Moments when new possibilities are discovered. Moments where enemies are turned into friends.
For it’s not that a hero doesn’t make mistakes or isn’t afraid – instead, a hero chooses courage in the midst of fear and gets back up when they fall down.
Laughter and big smiles. Teamwork and patience. Conflicts and courage. Warm sunshine, cold water and big, loose parts for play.
Take a deep breath. You are more equipped than you think. So go! Get out there, snuggle up, and cultivate the beautiful little seedlings of greatness growing deep inside your child!
As the little kindling of their curiosity is fanned into flame, they are equipped with the foundational mindset, motivation and skills to venture forward and create their own futures.
To go from a posture that is “against” the world to discover what one is “for” – this is the transformation that unleashes the world-changer inside.
Failure and frustration have taught them to see the power of initiating a conflict resolution. They have experienced the help and comfort it offers first-hand and how to quickly grab the peace flower and use this life raft on their own.
Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration – a whisper that reminds us of what we love and an invitation to focus on that.
Breakdown, when approached with a growth mindset, creativity, and perseverance – leads to a breakthrough.
