Hello Sassy family! Let’s be real, life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Sometimes you think you’ve got everything under control, and then something unexpected knocks the wind out of you. Maybe it’s a job loss, a painful realization, or a situation that left you asking, “Why me?”
We’ve all had those moments that make us feel small, powerless, or completely thrown off balance. But here’s the beautiful truth: even when we can’t control what happens to us, we can control how we show up in the middle of it.
That’s exactly what Maya Angelou reminds us of in one of her most powerful quotes:
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou
Those words hit differently when life gets messy.
Because the truth is, there’s so much we can’t control. People will disappoint us, plans will fall apart, and life will throw curveballs we never saw coming. But every challenge gives us a choice: to let it break us down or build us up.
You have the power to decide whether your hardships will define or refine you.
When you choose not to be reduced by what you’ve been through, you’re reclaiming your peace. You’re saying, “Yes, this hurt. Yes, it was hard. But it’s not going to shrink me.”
Choosing not to be reduced doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It means giving yourself permission to feel it, process it, and still move forward with your head held high. It’s standing in your truth and refusing to let pain harden your heart. It’s believing that you can still shine, even when life tries to dim your light.
Remember this: the same fire that burns can also build character.
So if life has thrown you into the fire lately, don’t lose heart. You’re being shaped, strengthened, and prepared for something greater. You may not control the storm, but you can decide to rise from it stronger, wiser, and more grounded in who you are.
Don’t let life’s events reduce you. Let them reveal the resilient, unstoppable woman you were created to be.
Empowering Reflection:
What situation once tried to reduce you, but instead revealed your strength?
Live Fearless and Be Unstoppable!
Love,
đź’—Ronni Lauren
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