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“The challenge in leading a big life becomes trying to find ways to protect your dreams and your drive, to remain tough without being overly guarded, to stay nimble and open to growth, allowing others to see you for who you are. It’s about learning how to shelter your flame without hiding its light.”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

“It’s okay to pace yourself, get a little rest, and speak of your struggles out loud. It’s okay to prioritize your wellness,”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

“Our differences are treasures and they’re also tools. They are useful, valid, worthy, and important to share. Recognizing this, not only in ourselves but in the people around us, we begin to rewrite more and more stories of not-mattering. We start to change the paradigms around who belongs, creating more space for more people. Step by step by step, we can lessen the loneliness of not-belonging.”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

“The unknown is where possibility glitters.”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times