Ever lost something you really wanted right after working so hard to get it? In this episode, Rhonda shares her quest for her favorite Starbucks drink, an unexpected mishap at the drugstore, and how these tiny moments reveal the growth (and self-compassion) that truly define us.

Today, I want to tell you a story that unfolded at the drugstore. A story about missing out, misplacing, and transforming irritation into grace.

After searching four Starbucks for my favorite drink, I finally found it… only to lose it somewhere between the vitamin aisle and headache medication. What would you do if you worked so hard for something and then lost it? Would you curse yourself, give up, call it a bad day?

This episode is about the real choices we make in small, everyday moments. The way we respond whether with blame, frustration, embarrassment, or just a gentle ask for help shows us our growth far more than any big decision ever could. You’ll hear how including others, letting yourself off the hook, and practicing self-awareness can change everything… even when you’ve just lost your Starbucks.

If you’ve ever been tempted to let irritation run the show, let this story inspire a shift: your growth is right here, in how you handle the little things.

What You’ll Discover

• Why small frustrations are powerful mirrors for our personal growth
• The difference between reacting with blame and responding with self-compassion
• How asking for help (even in awkward moments) demonstrates transformation
• The importance of noticing your automatic responses to setbacks
• Simple practices to build self-awareness and emotional freedom

Key Takeaway

It’s not the big decisions that shape your life—it’s the tiny choices, in ordinary moments, that reveal your true transformation.

Key Quote

“There were so many places in that 20 minutes where I could have ruined my day or blamed somebody or called myself some choice names. And maybe in the past, I know I probably wouldn’t have asked anybody because I would have been embarrassed… These are the moments when I really see my growth and transformation.”

Resources

• Journal prompt: What do you tend to do when you don’t get what you want? What would you like to choose next time?
• More encouragement: FearlessLiving.org

Invitation

Practice noticing your response the next time you’re frustrated, even if it’s over something small. Are you open to asking for help and giving yourself grace? Message me your own story and be sure to use the hashtag #lovenotesfromrhonda

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Until next time, be fearless. I love you. xoRhonda