EP #89: Embracing Struggle with Kimberly Bell
We all have times in life where it’s hard to push on. We feel helpless. We lose motivation. But, it is those times that we build strength. It’s amazing how desperation can power us through. Ironically, it is reflection that carries us forward.
Some people have a an amazing ability to share with relatable vulnerability. They make a host’s job simple because curiosity takes over. You almost feel their pain as they describe things. There’s no intention to elicit emotion. It’s just natural. Kimberly Bell has been through some horrible things in her life. She could have written a horror story. Instead, she wrote a memoir about overcoming and being better for it on the other side. Get ready to be inspired.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
Why gratefulness is extremely important
Why accepting and embracing is vital
How struggles can be shameful
Someone may have had the same experience as you, but worse
How freedom allows you to let go of pain
Why running from your problems is bad
How trust is valuable
How young people are extremely wise
How reading is inspiring
The power of forgiveness
Why we were created to be better, not bitter
How spirituality keeps you grounded
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Every holiday is not going to be the same.” - Kimberly Bell
“I had to accept the things that had happened in my past.” - Kimberly Bell
“I had a therapist during the time of my writing.” - Kimberly Bell
“My shame has to be similar to someone else’s.” - Kimberly Bell
“There’s freedoms in different levels and capacities.” - Kimberly Bell
“I’m just glad to be able to share an inspire.” - Kimberly Bell
“I was dropped off and given to my biological paternal aunt.” - Kimberly Bell
“I never go reunited with my biological father and my mother.” - Kimberly Bell
“I have a learning disability that I do no let define me.” - Kimberly Bell
“I have a right to say how I feel.” Kimberly Bell
“…I wish I had been given away from birth.” - Kimberly Bell
“When write a book, you’ve really created something.” - Bob DePasquale
“Sometime we need that little extra reminder or kick to be grateful for the things we have..” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Kimberly's Book - The Epitome of Kimmy: Embrace & Accept it All
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced:
EP #60: How Impact-Makers Are Similar to Athletes with Jonathan Van Horn
EP #68: From Surviving to Thriving After Depression with Zack Rutledge
