Having spent so much of my life focused on supporting others and often sacrificing my own desires, I’m finally in a position to explore some of the passions I put off. Yet, those dreams that emerged thirty years ago—the things I used to long for, the activities that sparked joy – now look quite different through a new lens. Lately, I’ve been working on myself: trying out new hobbies, rediscovering old interests, simply allowing space for what feels right. It’s a messy process of rediscovery, and honestly, sometimes it feels daunting. But as I stumble forward, I realize something profound – that the greatest gift isn’t just reclaiming time for myself, but inspiring others to do the same. To recognize that flicker within their own souls, that thing that stirs them with joy or purpose, and to finally, bravely, pursue it.
– Brent