A little Monday reflection for you because, at 61, I can honestly say every experience, good, bad, or heartbreaking, has been a teacher guiding me to this moment.

When you’re young, failure feels final. But I’ve learned that failure is really opportunity. It’s a chance to take what you’ve lived through, weave it into who you are, and grow into someone new.

I didn’t always see it this way. It took years of living, learning, and yes, stumbling, to realize that every relationship, every season, even the ones that drained me, were shaping me into the woman I am today—and the one I’m still becoming.

Now, I try to lean into each chapter of life with intention, but also with openness and adventure. I embrace the ebb and flow, I live fully, and I love every stage for what it is.

I’m grateful for today and excited for the magic that tomorrow will bring – carla hall