Stories that Empower

Michael's house was becoming a burden to him and his family. They were trying to hold onto this place. When they kicked out of their home (by their landlord), they chose not to view this as a tragic story, but rather as an exciting story. So, they went on an adventure and traveled as a family. This changed what they value as a family. Michael shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - put others ahead of our own needs - lead from a place of compassion - love those we serve - face uncertainty - shift perspective from burden to new possibilities - see opportunities to truly live - community is so significant - true community comes from a place, where we need each other - tragedies can become victories - if something happens in your life, step back and slow down - reach out to people and share - don't go back into the old patterns https://www.jumblethink.com tags: Michael, Woodward, Jumble, Think, founder, podcast, entrepreneurs, dreamer, maker, innovator, influencer, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

When Karen was going through a very difficult time in her life, she yelled at God. She asked "am I going to be OK?". Karen saw a light, which enveloped her and was spreading a message of peace. She empowers others to feel deceased loved ones. Karen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - become aware of the signs of deceased loved ones - ask them to give you a 'without a doubt' sign - signs come when you least expect them - be patient - quiet your mind https://www.karennoe.com tags: Karen, Noe, psychic, medium, spiritual, counselor, healer, author, founder, Angel, Quest, Center, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Connie was diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease. She was introduced to a pup that was neglected, abused, beaten and starved. Connie saw opportunities that were endless through his eyes. She realized that there were no boundaries to his love and hope. This gave Connie inspiration to try. She came to learn hope and not give up. Connie shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - you are worthy of true love - through our suffering, we develop perseverance - perseverance leads to character - character leads to hope - let's strive to see our trials and tribulations as gifts - great blessings belong to those that are sad - the only way to multiply love is to divide it - offer unconditional love - be kind to yourself and others - love yourself no matter what - accept yourself despite your differences and because of your uniqueness - believe that everything is possible for one who believes - with hope, anything is possible - children have pure, untarnished souls - accept challenges with the confidence that you can succeed - there's a difference between happiness and joy - joy fills our hearts - share hope with others - accept the things we can change and those we can't - being different makes us special and gives us strength - be open to find hope in the most unexpected places https://conniebombaci.com https://www.facebook.com/ConnieBombaci https://twitter.com/conniebombaci https://www.instagram.com/conniebombaci https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/connie-bombaci-1ab84b6a?trk=author-info__article-link tags: Connie, Bombaci, Hogan's, Hope, writer, author, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Tatz experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse and assault. She attempted suicide. Tatz went on a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. She realized that she had given away her power and needed to make some changes in her life. Tatz went on a healing journey. Today, she's in love with life and she helps others along their journeys of self love. Tatz shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - step up for yourself - choose to be happy - believe in yourself - channel your anger in a different direction - become strong and resilient - walk in the world to shine the light of love - align with the truth of who you are - we are love - we are never given a challenge that we cannot handle - we are stronger and more resilient that we think we are - reprogram our thoughts through practice - we can be who we choose to be - turn knowledge into wisdom https://www.tatzholmes.com https://www.facebook.com/TatzHolmes tags: Tatz, Holmes, writer, author, holistic, therapist, medicine, woman, fire, dance, artist, The, Inner, Art, of, You, and, I, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Spencer experienced sexual abuse as a child. Initially, he suppressed this traumatic event. He began journaling. As he wrote, the fog lifted and he began a journey of self healing. He was no longer ashamed of it and was not hiding anymore. Today, as a chef, he enjoys working with others and creates a safe space in the kitchen. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - find a trusted person to disclose your pain, your hurt, your trauma - saying the words is the first first step - having others hear your 'truth' is powerful https://www.amazon.in/Solace-Chaos-Spencer-Gorman-Prow-ebook/dp/B08ZL66R2K https://twitter.com/solacechaos tags: Spencer, Gorman, Prow, chef, author, Solace, in, Chaos, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Amara grew up moving to many places. She sought a sense of 'where is home'. Place making was initially challenging. However, she learned to be good at resource gathering and became a global citizen. Today, she brings people together digitally. Amara shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom: - home is the space where people find a common ground - nurture relationships with people - there's always an opportunity for a challenge to become a resource - to give pause to situations that are challenging - find communities that exists - be open when you come to something new https://www.facebook.com/AmaraDumlao https://twitter.com/amaradumlao https://www.instagram.com/amaradumlao https://www.facebook.com/AmaraDumlao https://www.tiktok.com/@amaradumlao tags: Amara, in, Seattle, Dumlao, consultant, writer, entertainer, social, media, innovation, travel, entrepreneur, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Barbara's father abandoned his family, when she was 3 years old. As she grew up, she had a hunger to get to know her dad. She felt mixed emotions, including anger, hope, rejecting him, wanting to make up for lost time and letting go. Through this journey, Barbara was able to find forgiveness. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - it's never too late to forgive - consider looking at unresolved issues - love is constant - allow yourself to have curiosity about alternatives - look for the positive https://truthsdaughtermemoir.com tags: Barbara, Santarelli, writer, author, Truth's, Daughter, A, Memoir, divorce, reconciliation, forgiveness, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Ed worked for 54 years. Once he entered retirement, he didn't want to simply vegetate. Ed always wanted to write, so he took courses. He achieved his goal of coming better and accepted as a writer. Ed shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom: - recognize who and where you are - work in the measure of your own capability - you don't have to stop producing, when you retire - keep your mind unrusted - do what you can - the end doesn't have to be bitter - writing can be gratifying and self fulfilling https://www.facebook.com/edward.ahern.39 https://www.instagram.com/edwardahern1860 tags: Ed, Ahern, writer, author, poet, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

As one of the first women to work on a Forest Service fire crew, Linda was harassed and discriminated. The more her male colleagues discouraged her, the more determined she became. Linda shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - you can do anything when you test yourself - never give up - ignore those that discourage you - you don't need the approval of others - you can turn things around to fit you - take baby steps https://summersoffirebook.blogspot.com tags: Linda, Strader, Summers, of, Fire, author, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

Shawn is fascinated by how to live our best lives. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - let people experience who you are - show up fully as who you are - be authentic - belonging is feeling valued, wanted and welcomed https://twitter.com/theshawnmurphy tags: Shawn, Murphy, writer, author, organizational, culture, change, practitioner, workshop, facilitator, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com