Rising Together

When you look back on the past year of your life, can you identify things to be proud of yourself for? Some of you instantly had a huge accomplishment pop into their mind, while others are floundering trying to search their inventory for something. The thing is… we all have something to be proud of - every single day. We wake up and we show up for ourselves. That in and of itself is a HUGE accomplishment!

Retreater Sofia on our Hawaii retreat investing in herself and taking inventory. Want to make the best investment you can possibly make? Join us in Park City for this August for our 2021 retreat!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and I would like to take some time to recognize where your friends and family are at and hear them out!! Everyone is in different seasons of their lives and they may not always have the "right" words to express what they are going through, but you need to always hear them out. Those who struggle often struggle in silence, but you don't have to let them. You may be reaching them at just the right time.

Oftentimes when we struggle we keep it to ourselves. We tell ourselves we don't want to "bother" those closest to us with our "problems" or, worse, we convince ourselves that the "problem" isn't bad enough to worry someone else. None of these things are true, however. I learned this the hard way. I waited years to tell the people who meant the most to me about what I had been through. All because I let people who were not true friends dictate how I believed my real true friends would react. Our friends, if they are true friends, will never feel bothered by our worries. Rather they will feel gratitude that you chose to confide in them and let them support you through the tough times you may be experiencing.

I want to urge you to find a community you can grow with. Find people you can invest in yourself alongside. Identify those who will challenge themselves with you. Surround yourself with people who will raise you up. That is the beauty of the friendships I have already built within the #TLAGteam - we want to see each other win. In fact, one of us winning is all of us winning. We are all after the same goal - to be the best version of ourselves - and every time someone takes a step closer to that goal this community grows stronger, together. After all, we are all on the same team.

The 2021 TLAG retreat includes 8 1-hour mindset sessions leading up to the retreat with our very own, Danielle Gray. A journey of self-exploration alongside others to motivate you holds incredible power.

Identify who these true friends are, and then remind them just how much they mean to you. Because trust me when I say, your true friends will truly support you through anything and will never make you feel like you are a bother. Here is your reminder to tell someone you love them today. Here is your reminder to take inventory and be proud of yourself today - I know I am proud of you. Here is your reminder to invest in yourself - I promise you won’t regret it.

“My life has been and continues to be far from perfect. There will always be new challenges to overcome, but when you are grounded in optimism and empowerment, you are ready to take on anything the world throws your way. Remembering that there is no battle I cannot fight is essential to fighting the next battle that comes my way. Remember, ‘We are all warriors fighting to be our best selves every day.’ My life looks very regular from the outside looking in. Without reading this book, many would not know I have faced many of the experiences I have. That’s the thing - we all have a story.”

-The Silver Lining by Serena Pergola

The Silver Lining is officially available in audiobook form on Amazon narrated by me!

Until next time,

Xo- Serena