Message from Leia Organa
WELCOME TO THIS MAGIC MONDAY MOMENT
Kicking off your week with some thoughts around a favorite Disney quote (because in my world - Disney is life!).
original message date: 01/27/25
Happy Monday!
It’s easy to feel like there’s so much happening in the world around us that can pull our focus away from reaching our goals. At least that’s true for me – and I’m guessing I’m not alone! And if we’re being honest, the things closer to home—like unpredictable weather events, endless kid schedules, demanding work responsibilities, surprise expenses, or challenging relationships—can add to the overwhelm.
A natural reaction might be to lose sight of the possibilities that exist beyond the ‘clutter.’ Sometimes, it feels easier to give up hope on that future vision we set.
I’m finding some comfort in this quote by Princess Leia Organa from the 2017 Star Wars film, Episode VIII – The Last Jedi:
Our brains are wired to crave certainty. They want results that are tangible, visible, and safe. But hope doesn’t always work that way—it requires trust. Like the sun that disappears at night, hope isn’t always something we can see. But trusting that it will rise again helps us navigate the uncertainty and challenges.
It’s important to acknowledge and process the uncomfortable feelings. But alongside those emotions, we can override the parts of our brain that keep us stuck in the muck and keep room for belief and hope.
Sharon McMahon, one of my favorite voices on Instagram (@sharonsaysso), reminds us:
"The more you focus on the chaos, the less helpful you are to the world."
We may not be able to control everything, but we can control more than we often realize.
Where you go from here is up to you.
Where I you feeling a loss of hope right now? What will you do with what you can control?
Wishing you a wonderful week. You've got this!
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