Today is Day 16 of our 21-Day Gratitude Challenge, and the prompt asks:

What is something you’ve been holding back on that you’re ready to step into?

For a long time, I’ve told myself a story: “I am not a motivational speaker.”

I’ve been comfortable in coaching. In mentoring.
In smaller, more intimate spaces.

Spaces where I could guide, support, and walk alongside others.

But speaking?
Standing in front of a group?
Owning that space?

That felt like something else… something bigger. Something I wasn’t sure I was ready for.

But this week, I was given an opportunity. In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, I was invited to facilitate a one-hour session with a group within my organization.

I spoke about life balance.
I guided them through the Wheel of Life.
I shared. I taught. I held space.

And something shifted.

It wasn’t just about what I said… It was about what I saw.

The reflection.
The engagement.
The impact.

And in that moment, I could no longer hold on to the old story.

Maybe I’ve been ready.
I was just holding back.

Scripture Reminds Us

In 2 Timothy 1:7:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

And I felt that.

Not fear – But presence, clarity, and confidence.

So today, I am choosing gratitude.

Grateful for:

• the opportunity
• the courage to say yes
• the reminder that growth often requires stepping beyond what feels familiar

And most of all, the realization that I don’t have to wait until I feel “ready” to walk in what I’ve been called to do.

Reflection

What have you been telling yourself you are “not”?

Where might you be holding back… not because you lack ability, but because it feels unfamiliar?

And what would happen if you gave yourself permission to step into it?

Sometimes, the next level of your life is on the other side of a story you’ve been telling yourself.

Here’s to saying yes—even when it stretches you.

Until next Saturday!

Love, Talisha