There’s a world of difference between surviving and choosing to keep going. When life knocks us down—whether through loss, failure, or pain—our instinct is often to retreat and protect ourselves. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
But there comes a moment when healing means making a different choice. Not because we feel strong or ready, but because our values matter more than our wounds.
Showing up doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It means acknowledging the fear, the hurt, the exhaustion—and deciding to move forward anyway. Getting out of bed on the hard days. Having the difficult conversation. Pursuing what matters to you even when doubt whispers that you should quit.
Real courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s feeling afraid and choosing to act from love, hope, and purpose instead of from pain.
Your wounds are temporary, but who you choose to be in spite of them—that’s lasting. That’s where your power lives.
What does “showing up” look like for you today?