"I have come too far, have grown wings, have gained a new night vision that allows me to peer into the beauty of the dark places that frighten others. I will not return to the old life. I cannot. The air is too sweet up here, and with each passing mile of flight, I become bolder, hungrier, faster. I retain faint memories of my life in captivity. I can feel at times the phantom pains of amputated fears and beliefs, still clinging to parts of my brain that remember who I used to be, or- who I used to think I was. But they are not me, nor have they ever been. I am smarter now, braver now, with years and some distance I have adopted a courage that propels me into speaking my own truth, and I am not ashamed when my voice quivers a bit. I am still learning what it means to speak." - Sarah La Rosa This sums up how I feel, today. Which 'no' in your life inspired you to your victory? Whom do you attribute to being instrumental in your success? #courage #mentor #victory #victorymindset #inspiration # #leadership #life #farzanasuri #victorycoach #lifecoach #motivationcoach #speakerlife #trainer