Hey ChangeMaker,
What if it all works out?
This week, I had the privilege of joining a heartfelt gathering led by Brandon Be Happy, where we explored the power of “What Ifs.” But instead of spiraling into fear, we flipped the script—transforming those uncertainties into iffirmations: hopeful possibilities rooted in curiosity, faith, and self-compassion.
We discussed how every scary unknown also carries the potential for something precisely right to unfold.
What if the very thing we’re dreading becomes the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic poem Whatif, we reflected on the anxious questions we all carry:
What if I fail?
What if I’m not ready?
What if it’s too late?
But then we asked…
What if those questions had a flip side?
- What if you try and it actually works?
- What if you’re more capable than you’ve ever realized?
- What if this season brings exactly what you need?
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Community Reflection:
In our ChangeMaker community, we know that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s moving forward with curiosity despite it.
This week, we invite you to experiment with your own iffirmations:
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What if I already have everything I need?
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What if this challenge is the beginning of something beautiful?
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What if I show up today as the ChangeMaker I’m becoming?
We grow stronger by supporting one another, speaking our truths, and daring to reframe the narrative. Thank you for being a part of this bold, heart-forward community.
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