The Power of Buzzwords
Buzzwords are a form of mental prompts that empower you to look to yourself for answers and propel you to action in a positive and proactive way. This August, I bring you a buzzword from my book’s Children’s section. I believe I am now more than halfway through my life. I have created many “chapters” in my life story, with hopefully many more to come…smile. When people ask what I am most proud of, I can say, “I learned to love again.” I do not think my younger self would have believed that, especially after experiencing the loss of a loved one, carrying shame from things both within and beyond my control, and feeling betrayed by people I once trusted. Those chapters were hard, and in many ways, they broke my heart. I did not think I would ever get through them—but I did. I found the strength to love again—myself and others. I found the courage to trust again—myself and others. I found the power to forgive—myself and others. And so, with the buzzword “Only One Chapter,” may you find the fortitude to keep going, build your character, shape your life, and trust that you will become stronger than you ever thought possible—and wiser because of the trials and tribulations you have lived through.
This month’s buzzword is:
Only One Chapter
I remember, when I was younger, there were moments that I thought would define or label me and possibly ruin my life—be it something unexpected, something embarrassing, something I did not understand, something hurtful, something stupid, or something that I could not control and felt that I would be ashamed of for the rest of my life. I wish someone had been there to reassure me that I would not ruin my life because of one chapter. Let me be that person who tells you there will be some chapters in your life that will make you so happy you will not be able to stop smiling, laughing, and singing. And yes, others will be so hard and painful, you might need to cry yourself to sleep or scream with rage. But know that each and every chapter is needed to help build, inspire, and strengthen the person that you are. Trust me when I say the buzzword “Only One Chapter” is a reminder that your life will be a multitude of different chapters. If your current one is hard and painful, there will be another one that will bring you great happiness and joy!