I named this Starting Over because that’s exactly what it is. Today is Day 1, Week 1 of the CHOP workout program for POTS, again. I’ve spent more time than I’d like beating myself up about it, but I’m beginning to understand that this isn’t failure. This is learning. Life happened. A few flare-ups, losing my sister, depression, COVID, and pneumonia. I stopped posting, but I never stopped thinking I should be “perfect.” That pressure knocked me flat. I was on Month 3 of CHOP. Now, I’m back at the start.

Brick by Brick

I used to let what others said about my “failures” define me. I saw criticism as something that could break me. But now? I see every hard moment, every harsh word, every moment of self-doubt, as a brick. And brick by brick, I’m building something stronger.

Power isn’t something that gets handed to you. It’s something you claim. The moment I forget that, I lose it. But when I remember who I am, it comes back. Fully. Fiercely. So when the next brick comes, I won’t flinch. I’ll ask myself:

Will this be rubble or a cornerstone?Because I get to decide what I build. And how I built it.

The full moon is coming up, called the Strawberry Moon, and it’s expected to be a big one. I’ve been doing some cleaning and resetting, and I’ll share more on that soon. I’m also testing a new women-focused exercise program I’ve been developing. It’s designed to align with how our bodies actually work, taking natural rhythms into account, instead of forcing us into a one-size-fits-all model. It officially launches on the New Moon, and I’m excited to share more soon.

Brick by brick, I’m building my legacy. Share with me how you are building your legacy!

Have a good week, everyone.