The Voice of Empowerment
As we conquer inequality and fight to be divergent - one overwhelming factor is self-empowerment. I asked these questions to see when people feel most powerful and show, although we are all different, we are all still equal by feeling powerful.
“In college I got recruited to play soccer at Morningside. I was never very good, but they needed all the bodies they could get. The first year was really rough and my confidence wasn't very high. All winter long I fought against my fears and self-doubt to gain confidence; I fought against my body to push it to get in shape. My confidence slowly increased, and I felt like I had really 'won' my battle. I did it by changing my mindset; I was not doomed to be terrible forever. I could get better if I worked hard. I might never be the best, but I could always be 'my' best.” –CRISTA LIMOGES, age 33
“After losing family members, I had to fight to stay strong. Not sure if it would be considered a win since it never really goes away, but it can be met halfway by always thinking positive.” –YESICA FLORES, age 16
“Last year during a soccer game, we were tied 1-1 with Iowa Select. If we tied or won, we would go to the championships. I play defense, so we worked our hardest for 20 minutes, pushing limits of what we could do. Then I got plowed and hurt my back, but there was no way I was going out. We ended up winning the game and then the tournament due to the persistence of my teammates and me.” –ALISA COUREY, age 16
When was the time you really had to fight for something?
The Voice Of Empowerment