When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree
Discovering the Gifts within the Chaos
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You might think it hard to find any sort of gift in all the mayhem and misery that the first decade of my life presented to me. But I was actually being prepped for one of life’s most essential survival skills: resilience. Resilience is a coping skill or mechanism that encompasses many others as it’s learned and perfected. Tolerance. Endurance. Pliability. Adaptivity. Strength and Hardiness. All skills I had practically mastered by the age of 10. While at the time I would have traded that life in for something better in a heartbeat, I have profound gratitude now for the foundation my miserable childhood had laid. Was this an ideal way to learn it? Of course not. I am sure there are much better paths to becoming resilient. But I am also willing to bet that not one of those paths comes with ease and comfort. It’s not a secret that life’s mishaps and soul-crushing events are those that plant the seeds for the development of this essential life skill. It’s fair to say my resilience grew like a wild weed in a sunny pasture. It was fertilized on an almost daily basis as I began to make tough decisions about what I was or was not going to be allowing in my life from that point forward. I learned the only person I could ever depend on—was myself. A belief that rules my thoughts and actions still today.
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Whether you’re twenty, forty, or seventy, you may be feeling that something is missing or unfulfilled in your life. You may be unsure what to make of this nudge or whether or not you should act upon it. Author Margo Reilly is here to empower you to “Live Out Loud,” regardless of your age or current situation. In this self-help memoir, Margo outlines her journey to discovering her truest self and the tools used to thrive along the way. From a chaotic childhood, to cancer recovery, multiple weight loss journeys, and a newly sober life, she is compelled to reveal the hidden gems that led her to the other side of adversity. No one should have to wait for rock bottom or a crisis to find his or her authentic self or purpose. We can transform our lives at any point in time. Every moment is a choice, and you are in charge. It’s time to stop pushing your desires away or hiding what you truly seek in life. What are you waiting for? Why not you? Why not now?
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Margo Reilly is an author, blogger, speaker, and empowerment mentor. After over twenty-two years in public education, she shares her story of triumph and inspiration to guide others who are also “meant for more.”