misunderstandings, detours, and
differences, and often lead to the most
magical and wonder-filled experiences
you could never predict.
Some of you may be struggling with
the idea of finding joy in your life
because your plans are unraveling.
You may be misunderstood. You may
even be the weakest and slowest in
the group you’re with and just trying to
keep up. I want to encourage you. Lift
up your head, go with the flow, and look
around. There may be more wonder in
the journey than you can currently see
hiding behind your worry.
Candace Payne
Candace Payne is an author, speaker and viral
sensation. Her 2016 Facebook Live video, which shows
her trying on a Chewbacca Mask, holds the record
for the most-viewed Facebook Live video in history
(170+ million views) and resulted in her becoming
internationally known as “Chewbacca Mom.” She
has been featured in more than 3,000 media outlets
including Good Morning America, The Late Late Show
with James Corden, The New York Times, PEOPLE, and
Cosmopolitan. She is the author of Laugh It Up, Defiant
Joy and Simple Joys. Candace lives in Texas with her
husband, two children, and ornery pugs.
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