Ameris Reynaert
Suffering becomes such a profound gift and powerful teacher when we transcend the consciousness of victimization (life is happening TO me) and rise into our power as creators (life is happening FOR me). We have both experienced immense suffering, which is exactly what supported us in such a powerful and radical awakening and healing journey. Read more >>>
Kia Aird
Resilience is the true measure of growth. At one of my lowest points, someone told me life is like a roller coaster: full of ups and downs, but always moving forward. Listening to people share their journeys-their failures, struggles, and eventual breakthroughs showed me that if you can survive the lowest points, you can’t truly fail. Read more >>>
Nina Harrison
Suffering taught me what success never could — that choice is the greatest power we have. In my hardest seasons, books became my teachers, especially Dr. Edith Eva Eger’s The Choice, which reminded me that even pain can become a gift if you decide to use it. Read more >>>
Lindsay Smith
Suffering through addiction and alcoholism has taught me that the greatest purpose in life is to be of service to the world around me without expectations. I truly believe that that is the meaning of life. Read more >>>
Jon’nay Jackson
Suffering taught me to trust deeply in God’s plan, especially when it looked nothing like mine. In the moments when things were falling apart or not going “according to plan,” I was forced to let go of control and lean into faith. The level of faith I’ve built through my early mistakes and setbacks is something success alone could never have given me. Read more >>>
Krista Betts
Suffering taught me compassion and empathy. I experienced true pain when my parents divorced while I was in the fourth grade. My father had a pregnant mistress, and we were forced to leave our family home. My mom did everything she could to provide for my brother and me, but our lifestyle changed overnight—from well-off to living in poverty. Read more >>>
