Sometimes I need a reminder that I am stronger than my fears and more confident than my doubts...The things that people say or the things that don't get said - especially by someone close to you - can rock your confidence. Sometimes people don't know how to be supportive and we just need a reminder not to let that detour our passion.
I was reminded this weekend that my passion is to share my story, to inspire others to heal and tell their story, and to end sexual abuse.
My daughter attended HOBY Nebraska - a great youth leadership program and she had the opportunity to listen to several speakers that touched her deeply. At the closing ceremony, I also had the opportunity to listen to one of the speakers - Lamarr Womble, the founder of Passion for Leadership.
His message is directed at students but it's powerful and applies to adults as well. Lamarr's message is about living life to the fullest, treating people with respect, taking advantage of all of your opportunities, and most importantly - finding your passion!
Too often people do not act on their passion because someone - friends, parents, teachers, family, etc. - tells them something negative like it can't be done or that they can't make any money doing that. Lamarr's message to students is that you don't have to wait to discover and act on your passion and it's okay if you passion doesn't make you any money - you can have a career to pay the bills and take action to fulfill your passion!
I believe that we are all a product of our environment. Not everyone grows up in a good environment but some find a way to overcome and live a better life. Others need help - to be shown a different way to live a happy and productive life.
I wish that all kids could hear the positive and supportive message that Passion for Leadership shared on Sunday. I know that I could have greatly benefited from it when I was in junior and senior high. It's taken me a long time to get to where I am now and I still stumble but don't we all?
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