Activate Your Assignment

I thought I knew her story. I assumed privilege, ease, and opportunities I’d never be granted. But then I read her words—about losing her husband at 35, grief, and rebuilding—and it broke me open. I realized how quickly I judged without knowing her pain. God reminded me of 1 Samuel 16:7: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I’m learning to lead with compassion, not assumptions.

The quiet season isn’t a punishment—it’s an invitation. A space to rest, heal, dream, and build. I met two women recently who’d both been laid off after 20+ years. One slowed down to explore, the other jumped straight into business. Neither is wrong. Both are about pivoting with purpose. Whether you’re planting or building, this is your season to activate what’s already yours.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one who shows up. The helper. The glue. But a whirlwind of life changes—a birthday, a new job, and a traumatic moment—forced me to pause. When someone I love reached out for what I do instead of how I am, something clicked: I’ve been confusing my value with my output. This is the story of me untangling that truth—and reclaiming who I am.