Purposeful Living | Weaving inspiration and faith into the Soul Threads Series | Step in and Transform
“I’m done. This is too much.”
Have you ever whispered these words in exhaustion, frustration, or defeat? Life has a way of knocking us down, leaving us feeling shattered, discarded—like a broken crayon, worn and unusable. But here’s the truth: broken crayons still color.
They may be chipped, missing pieces, or shorter than before, but they still leave their mark. They still bring beauty. They still serve a purpose. And so do you.
Your Story is Still Being Written
Too often, we measure our worth by what’s missing instead of what remains. We focus on what we’ve lost instead of what we have left to give. Life’s challenges—whether setbacks, failures, or personal struggles—might have altered your path, but they have not erased your purpose.
Think about it: a crayon doesn’t stop being a crayon just because it’s broken. And you don’t stop being powerful just because life has hit you hard. Your value isn’t in your perfection—it’s in your ability to keep going.
Resilience: The Art of Coloring Through the Storm
Empowered living isn’t about avoiding difficulties—it’s about facing them with intention. Resilience isn’t pretending life is easy; it’s deciding that, no matter what, you will keep showing up.
If your dreams feel shattered, dream again.
If life has tried to dull your shine, brighten your light with renewed determination.
If you’ve been knocked down, get up, even if it’s with a limp—because forward is forward.
Just like a crayon, even if you’re held differently, even if you’ve been reshaped by life’s pressures, you still have the power to create something beautiful.
Focus: Coloring Within the Lines of Purpose
When we allow life’s broken places to define us, we become stuck in a mindset of limitation. But when we shift our focus, we realize that every challenge is an opportunity to step deeper into who we are becoming.
Purpose isn’t lost in the breaking—it’s refined.
Your scars, your experiences, your lessons—they are part of the masterpiece that is your life. Purposeful living means refusing to let the broken pieces silence your impact. It’s about embracing where you are and using what you have to inspire, uplift, and move forward with intention.
A Renewed Sense of Purpose
So, what will you do with your broken pieces?
Will you let them define your limits? Or will you gather them, hold them with grace, and create something extraordinary?
The world still needs your color. Your story is still unfolding. Your purpose is still alive.
Pick up your crayon. Keep coloring. Live boldly, unapologetically, and on purpose.
With Grace and Purpose,
Cheryl A.S. Hurley
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