Hey friends—can you believe we’re already at the end of summer?! I know the transition into a new season can stir up all kinds of feelings—uncertainty, excitement, even disappointment. That’s why I wanted to slow things down in this episode and share something that has helped me over and over again:

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

We dive into a powerful parable—the story of the Chinese farmer—and how it challenged me to stop labeling every moment as good or bad, and instead trust that maybe yes, maybe no, it’s all working for my good. 💫

I also share one of my favorite mindset shifts: the story of Acres of Diamonds. So often, we’re chasing what we think we’re missing, when the very thing we need is right in front of us. Whether it’s your marriage, your kids, your job, or your health, there’s treasure right under your feet—you just have to shift your perspective to see it.

You’ll hear stories from my week, reminders about getting out of a victim mindset, and the importance of speaking life over your “I have to’s” by turning them into “I get to’s.”

So if you’ve been stuck in comparison, discouragement, or chasing something that’s always just out of reach, this episode is your reminder that you already have what you need. Flip the narrative. Speak life. Trust the timing. You truly are more.

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Welcome: End of summer reflections
• 01:00 – Parable of the Chinese farmer: Maybe yes, maybe no
• 03:30 – How pressure sets you up for launch
• 04:45 – Every blessing has contrast
• 06:00 – Perspective shift: “I have to” → “I get to”
• 07:00 – Story: Thanking God during a hot, muggy walk
• 08:00 – The woman who complained—and what it revealed
• 08:30 – Acres of Diamonds: The danger of chasing what you already have
• 10:00 – Where the grass is really green (hint: it’s where you water it)
• 11:30 – Serving others to rediscover joy
• 12:30 – How Ruth Ann taught Amy about the joy of giving
• 13:30 – Don’t resist your struggle—accept it and take your power back
• 14:30 – A message for those chasing results: Focus on who you're becoming
• 15:30 – Life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you
• 16:00 – Why perspective plays a huge role in healing and growth
• 17:00 – Stop chasing and start showing up where your feet are
• 18:00 – Speak what God says: "He perfects that which concerns me"
• 19:00 – Reframe every frustration: Maybe yes, maybe no
• 20:00 – You have acres of diamonds in your own backyard
• 20:30 – Final encouragement: Flip the narrative—you are more

Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!