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Own Your Why
By Megan Jaworski
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I WAS SITTING ON A COLD HARD FLOOR IN A HOUSE IN BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE. IT WAS THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING, AND SEVEN SMALL BODIES WERE LYING AROUND ME SLEEPING. IN MY ARMS WAS A TENYEAR-OLD BOY WHO WAS TELLING ME HIS LIFE STORY.
He was six years old when he ran away from home to take his chances of survival on the streets of Harare due to domestic violence. He showed me scars on his body and shared stories of the horrors he received whilst living on the streets.
As he was telling me this, tears were streaming down my cheeks. What do you say to a child telling you such horrors?
I looked down at him and said the only words that came to my mind:
“If you could have one thing in this world, what would it be?” He looked up at me with a glimmer of hope in his eyes and said, “all I want is to go to school.”
You know those pivotal moments in your life where the words that come out of your mouth next shape the course of your life forever?
This was one of those moments.
Your beliefs shape the stories you tell yourself about what you can and can’t do, who you are, and what you’re worthy of. They guide the decisions you make, the habits you create and how you experience life. Creating beliefs that work FOR you, allows you to overcome challenges and step into your power.
What do you believe to be true about yourself?
Read the complete article in the new issue of Mumpreneur Movement Magazine: Imposter To Influencer.
Megan Jaworski
Megan Jaworski is a mother of two small boys, a lover of ethical fashion and chocolate, and founder of Edge Foundation. She helps female entrepreneurs be bold and lead in business and life daily with their mindset, wellbeing, and identity so they’re living on purpose. She does this through one-on-one coaching, School of Impact Sisterhood, School of Impact Podcast, workshops and keynote speaking. Megan believes that when women are living on purpose, they’re in alignment with their mind, body and spirit, which allows them to make a greater impact in the world. She’s a qualified life coach, Neuro-linguistic Programmer (NLP) and teacher, and combines best teaching practices and coaching to transfer her clients' lives.
