Hiya Gorgeous!
Today I’m going to fill your heart with so much goodness. In fact, if you’re feeling a little down or grumpy, you’ve got to promise me that you will stop what you’re doing and watch this short video.
Backstory: A few weeks ago, a wonderful surprise popped up in my inbox—an email from a principal at an all-girls school in Texas with a video (check it out below!)
Now emails from school principals are not something I receive. Though I knew this wasn’t true, the thought that I was in trouble did cross my mind briefly. Perhaps I was being summoned to Saturday detention (a regular occurrence during my high school tenure—generally after toilet paper bombing the chapel and stuff like that.) Nope, you’re 46 years old Kris, this must be about something else. But what?
As it turns out, I was not in trouble. They were actually inspired by something I wrote (to which I thought—you’ve come a long way baby!)
Now the mission of this wonderful school is to empower girls to live and lead with confidence and purpose, so they can pave the path for others to follow.
It’s so important to build children up—especially little girls, like these cuties you’re about to see! We need to ensure that they have equal opportunities in society and that they believe in themselves. They deserve to have the power and freedom to blossom into their full potential. That’s how this world becomes a better place.
With that goal in mind, the faculty at this school turned my “Prayer for Trailblazers” into their daily school pledge. Amazing!
Back when I wrote this, my intention was that it would be a call to action to believe in yourself—a reminder of who you are and what you’re capable of. Listening to these beautiful sweethearts sharing my thoughts instantly brought tears to my eyes (and it probably will for you too!).
I wish I’d had an empowering message like this back in my grade school days. Just imagine what this world could be like if every child was encouraged to dream and believe in themselves, to play big and keep rising, no matter what!
Without further ado, go ahead and press play…Soak in these uplifting words from these powerful, brave and precious girls. Once again, I promise this will totally make your day!
A Prayer for Trailblazers…
May you play big.
May you refuse to let anyone define you.
May you see the need for you.
May you rise to the challenge. And then rise again.
May you be courageous.
May you let go of any negativity or criticism that comes your way.
May you stop comparing yourself to others and start celebrating the you right here, right now.
May you praise yourself and may you remain humble.
May you explore.
May you risk.
May you leap even if there isn’t a net.
May you shine.
Thank you for sharing! This totally brightened my day!!! What a great gift you are giving all of us.
Very inspiring and interesting prayer write-up. For trainers it is an eye opener to put the feet of these children under our care in the right and Godly way. I appreciate your efforts Kris. Hope to read more and join you to write soonest.
So beautiful and inspiring! I have a job interview today and this was just what I needed to see and hear first thing this morning.
Much love and big hugs for this gift.?
Sending lots of love your way today! xo
Your heart must have burst wide open when you saw this, Kris! 🙂 The ripple effect of your words is proof that each of us can make a difference. You’re a beautiful person. Thanks for sharing the Love! xo
Thank YOU Barbara! You’re beautiful 🙂 xo, kc
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that is so very beautiful!
What perfect words for our girls to live by!
Thanks honey! Hope you’re amazing. xo!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING
What a great school! And such a lovely, strong and inspiring message.
Indeed. This school is remarkable.
Dearest Kris, Thank you for sharing this inspiring video of those beautiful little human beams so inspired daily by your very own words. I wept as I heard their sweet, small voices powerfully speaking each line. I couldn’t help but think, what if I had had something like that to recite every day as a young child? How different my life would be now and how different I would think and feel about myself, how empowered I would be! What a gift you have given to these children and to all of us. Profound gratitude as you make such a mark in this world and strive to make a difference. We are better for you being here at such a time as this.
Good health, happiness, prosperity, peace and all good things to you,
Joy
Thank you so so much Joy. I had similar feelings about my young self as I listened to them. 🙂
That was sweet, and heartwarming!
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Hi Kris.
These girls are precious and this principal has isuch a clever idea to teach & empower our children with positive thoughts.
It’s pretty amazing that because of your sharing & shining your light brightly that these children ripple effect is like a touch stone to our hearts. Thank you Kris for sharing this as really is true out the mouths of children comes wisdom. Keeping shining and smiling and sharing as you lifted me with these beautiful girls and smart principal video message. ❤️ Win
Oh…this intention has been taped to my mirror for a few years now! Thanks for showing the way little girls!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Kris! Just beautiful! As someone who works in the female empowerment space (I do a motivational speaking program for moms and their tween/teen daughters), it is SO important to plant the seeds early to ensure that our young girls grow up knowing how to feel good in their own skin! Thank you! Thank you!
I loved how you said that. So true and good!
Wow! !!si nice, gogeous
Thank you very much to share such an article. I would be praying for trailblazers. They will put their power to establish a new world.
When my daughter Charlotte was kindergarten, all parents of little girls entering the 1st or 2nd grade were told a new school was opening the following year,. Because space was limited, interested parents were encouraged to apply and students would be chosen at random from the pool of applicants at the end of the school year. When we were told Charlotte’s name was picked in the “lottery” almost three years ago, we had no idea we had won the jackpot! She is now a second grader at Solar Prep, and I cannot express in words how incredibly grateful we are that our little girl was given this amazing opportunity. She is confident and inspired, curious and enthusiastic about life and her future, that she can do and be anything she wants, and talks often about how she can’t decide whether she wants to be a doctor or the President when she grows up, and genuinely believes with all her heart that the choice is hers to make. She is in the gifted and talented program, one of the few in her grade who passed the state-wide test the first time around, and is at the fourth-grade level in both reading and math. Charlotte’s achievements are a reflection of Solar Prep’s commitment to excellence, to inspire our little girls to always reach for the stars each and everyday and support each other along the way so they too will have the confidence to become the leaders of tomorrow. And I couldn’t have summed it up any better than she did in the video you so kindly shared with everyone about Solar Prep and our incredible girls: “I believe in myself!” That little girl is our Charlotte, our future President (or doctor) 🙂
Hi there! Love this! I can’t seem to find out where to download the prayer.