Today, I want to talk about bravery — but not the kind they make movies about. I mean the everyday bravery that so often gets overlooked.

Because let’s be honest: if bravery was only defined by running into burning buildings or climbing mountains, most of us would feel like we’re flopping through life.

But I believe bravery is messaging first while sweating like a sinner in church.

It’s walking into an event solo and pretending your stomach isn’t doing cartwheels.

It’s being vulnerable, asking for help, speaking up, and showing up.

Basically — all the stuff that makes you want to throw up a little but you do it anyway.

Every no gets me closer to a yes.

When you can truly adopt this mindset, rejection stops feeling like failure—and starts feeling like progress.

Not every connection is meant for us.

Not every moment will lead to a match.

And that’s okay.

Because every no is guiding you.

Every no is a redirection.

Every no is making room for the right yes—the one that aligns, flows, and feels like home.

Hold your fear of rejection gently.

Let it be there—but don’t let it lead.

You’re not being rejected. You’re being refined.