
“I’m just tired of people judging me because I fit into a certain mold.” – Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn
Putting people in a box?
Overcoming challenges

“I don’t run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.” — Nadia Comăneci, Romanian gymnast and a five-time Olympic gold medalist
Challenges??
Joyful service

“The soul of the one who serves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, and is always in the mood for singing.” – St. John of the Cross
Where is your focus?
Caring…

“Sometimes people just want to feel heard. Here’s to possibilities of friendship and connection and understanding.” —Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Hearing or listening?
Living in the present

“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy.” —The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle