But here’s the truth I had to remind myself: This feeling, this weight, doesn’t serve me. It doesn’t change the outcome, and it certainly doesn’t help me fulfill my purpose. In fact, it does the opposite. I recognized the need to reclaim my energy, and so I began repeating a simple mantra: I am the change. I have to be the change.
These words are powerful. They’ve pulled me out of that dark, frustrated headspace and refocused my heart on what really matters: No matter who is in office, I am responsible for the outcome of my life. We each hold that power. External circumstances may shift, but they don’t have to define our happiness or our purpose. Our purpose is divinely given, and it’s up to us to step forward into it, regardless of the outside noise.
How to Rise Above with Purpose
Here’s what I’m choosing to remember, and I want you to hold onto this too:
Take Responsibility for Your Happiness
Happiness doesn’t come from external events. It comes from within. Yes, we can be hurt and disappointed by what happens around us, but it’s up to us to center ourselves in peace and purpose. When we focus on what we can control—our actions, our mindset, and our influence—we find resilience.
Claim Your Mission
Each one of us has a unique purpose and a mission. God put us here with gifts, talents, and skills to fulfill that mission. When we feel powerless or lost, it’s often because we’ve disconnected from our mission. Reconnect. Ask yourself, What is the work I am here to do?
Become a Catalyst for Change in Your Community
Change doesn’t have to happen on a grand scale to be powerful. Small acts of kindness, creativity, and service ripple outward. Each day, we have a choice to be the opposite of hate—to be love. Show love in your actions, and let your creativity and skills uplift others. We can’t let division keep us from showing up fully; instead, we can let it fuel our resolve to shine even brighter.
Use Your Talents to Heal
Whatever your craft—photography, business, coaching, or beyond—use it as a medium for healing. Every portrait I capture, every entrepreneur I coach, is a chance to show people their own power and potential. Whatever you’re skilled in, let it be a reflection of love and resilience.
Declare Your Resilience with Power
One mantra that has been lighting my path is: I am the face of resilience, igniting strength in others and unlocking their power to create profound change. Each of us can carry this. We are here not just to survive the hardships, but to thrive in spite of them.
Join Me: Stand Tall in Love and Resilience
This moment is calling us to stay grounded, to stay resilient, and to keep going.
Let’s not let disappointment steal our joy or our drive. Together, we’ll rise above. We have faced challenges before, and we will overcome this one too. Stand with me in resilience, and let’s continue being the change we want to see in the world.
We’ll survive, thrive, and leave a legacy of love.
