Soul 38: Jessi

How have your trials made you stronger? I moved to Japan when I was 12 and had to make new friends during a very vulnerable time of adolescent life. To make matters worse, I entered a school where most kids had been together since kindergarten. I soon realized my classmates had no interest in having me join their cliques. I had to adapt, find ways to express myself and gain confidence in ways I never had to in my comfortable life in England. I joined the basketball team, even though I had almost no experience, and made friends by approaching people from myself. The outgoing-ness of it all felt foreign to me at the time but with every small win came confidence and strength to keep doing more.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? Ask for help. I’ve learned that not everything is meant to be done on your own. Asking for help allows you to focus on things you need to do or are better at. Asking for help allows others to feel strong by being helpful. It’s almost never a burden to someone being asked.

When has your strength been personally challenged and how did you respond? Becoming a mom. I have never been the type to ask for help and always want to get things done myself whenever I can. Becoming a mom challenged my ability to do everything. I needed help and at times I felt weak for not being able to take care of things on my own. It took a few months of raw emotions to realize that being strong isn’t about doing things all on my own, that it was about being vulnerable to ask for help.

Jessi’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I gave the $100 to an acquaintance in Poland who is currently housing refugees from Ukraine in her home. The war in Ukraine is heartbreaking. All war is heartbreaking but the war in Ukraine felt closer to home (half my family lives in the UK). With social media, I feel more connected to what is going on and it hurt me to learn about people leaving their homes, unsure if they could return. Many with young kids who are having to experience this hardship during a period of growth. I felt this donation was a small way of lending a hand.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? I could think of many ways to give the $100 but it wasn’t as easy to make it personal. I wanted to make sure it was used directly to help someone. It was harder than I thought to find a meaningful and personal cause to give to that didn’t feel awkward. I thought about giving to a random stranger who looked like they could use the money but that also didn’t feel right. The process was eye opening for me to realize that we live in such a physically disconnected world. Partly due to the pandemic but partly just how our lives have shifted more online. I don’t walk outside of my own neighborhood enough to see how people are, how the world is moving. It’s easy to get caught up in your own world but there is a lot more “out there”. This process has made me want to be more connected with my community and find ways to give back more.

Soul 37: Anna

How does family shape your perception of strength? I'm Ukrainian--my heritage and family's experiences greatly influenced my perception of strength. Often times I need to remind myself that my family members experienced greater obstacles than I. I can overcome whatever the world throws at me. For example, one set of grandparents are survivors of the Ukrainian genocide when Russian communists falsely created a famine. Other family members were disowned by their parents for accepting the Christian faith, while others sat in prison. My own parents saw their fair share of discrimination as accent-speaking immigrants in the US. And yet, did that sway the confidence or joy of those family members? Surprisingly...no. Strength is more than your circumstances.

What keeps you strong in times of trial? Easy. I'm not the first. I'm the last. I'm not alone. It's a silly example, but before my first child, a friend told me in those first few months--I will go crazy. I will lose it at some point in time. However, to remember, I'm not the only mother in the world at that point in time exhausted and upset. That there were so many women before me who had it worst and who will experience the same as me in the future. And we all got through it.

How can you be strong and vulnerable? I used to be a competitive runner. I know that my muscles only increased when I broke them down. It wasn't a one-time event either. Every single day. I pushed myself. I broke. I came back stronger. In life, we grow when we share the piece of us that is soft. I do this with my work colleagues, I do this with my church family, with my closest friends. I share my "uncomfortable", painful, and failure moments. It is in these where I grow, where my community encourages me, rallies around me, where I do the same--and I truly come out stronger.

Anna’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? Donated to #Bake4Ukraine. This is an active organization in the suburbs of Kyiv, Ukraine. They provide bread to those in need, for free, during the active Russian invasion.

I had all of these ideas for my $100... And then Russia invaded Ukraine. Not only did Russia invade Ukraine, it invaded, bombed, started to destroy my hometown of Kyiv. My mind tried to process the chaos. I'm still clawing on to any whim of control. Donating to Ukrainian needs is that sliver of control in my life.

My uncle is a country manager of a bread company. He also started a café that employs adults with Down Syndrome and Autism. My uncle lives right outside of Kyiv. He and his family decided to stay and self fund the production of bread so that people had food.

As a family, they put on their bullet proof vests, and provided much needed sustenance to the elderly, disabled, and local fire and police departments. Ingredients have been trucked in from Western Europe. Former marketing managers now operate various bread machines. Everyone is doing their part.

This $100. It did its part too.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? Not what I expected!!! The war truly changed everything for me. I feel guilty every single day for the freedom I have while my people suffer. I am so thankful for it and for 100 Souls Strong for helping me feel like I can make a difference.

Soul 36: Rachel

How does your culture shape your perception of strength? I believe culture has focused so much on "self care" and finding strength within yourself. Culture has had such an individualistic view of strength and encouraging solitude in order to regain strength and peace. While there is some truth to that and some time of reflection is necessary - isolation is not the key to strength. We are strong when we link arms, love our brothers and sisters, and build a team around us that love and encourage us.

Who is a female role model in your life and why? My mom is my biggest role model. I still remember her encouraging me to tithe to the church on money I made from picking up leaves in the yard. At a young age, she taught me how to give and why it's important. She is still the most giving, kind, and humble individual I know. She took some time with her husband and lived in a little RV so they could help with disaster relief organizations. They have never been rich in possession but they are the richest people I know.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? Giving is one of the best ways we can strengthen ourselves. Giving to someone else bonds you to another person so you strengthen your relationships and friendships - and I believe we aren't just strong on our own. We are strong because of our support systems - our family, our friends, our faith. Strength is never a one man band - it's an orchestra.

Rachel’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I felt pretty strongly for a few days to give my $100 to my worship pastor and his wife. I knew they had been dealing with a lot lately, I just wasn't aware of the full scope of things. After speaking with the wife more I found out they had been sick for quite some time, had overwhelming medical bills, and she had felt discouraged. I knew right away I was to bless them with this money. It was amazing to be able to bless such an important part of our body of Christ here in Colorado Springs. They are a crucial part to our church family and it was an incredible blessing to extend my appreciation for them in that way. She was so grateful. Giving really brings people together in a special way.

By giving this money to them it opened up conversation to the extent of the hardships they have been facing. I am usually someone who loves to give to the poor - more so people who are hungry and living on the streets - so it was a bit of a stretch for me to give to someone who I felt was very blessed - and they are. But I know God used this to bring us even more into our church family and build our relationship with our leaders. They give out so much spiritually and I think we overlook sometimes how much our church leaders need. We can assume they have people they confide in or they are "good." But if everyone is thinking that then they can get overlooked.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? It helped me to see the needs in the people I'm closer to - even though they may not need a roof over their head or food on their table - we have a role to encourage and build up our neighbors. The word my husband and I are living by this year is hospitality - and more so in our church body. This felt like a stepping stone for us to step into this new role God has us in for this season. We are still passionate about giving to the poor and serving in Haiti - but I am glad the Lord has planted us in such an amazing church family and is teaching us how to serve in our home.

Soul 35: Joanna

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? One thing someone could do today to make them stronger is set a goal. Big or small, goals help motivate us and push us to grow! Working towards a goal is a healthy challenge that helps us gain strength and confidence within ourselves. Not to mention, life would be pretty boring if we all stayed the same!

When has your strength been personally challenged and how did you respond? My strength has been personally challenged since becoming a mother. The mental and emotional stresses of becoming new mom are some of the most difficult I’ve had to overcome in my life. Having another person depend on me for everything is a lot of pressure and something I quickly had to embrace. I have to constantly remind myself to stay in the moment and not let tomorrow’s to do list weigh on me when I feel overwhelmed by motherhood’s endless responsibilities. I've also learned through my motherhood journey that it's ok to ask for help because raising a child sure does take a village!

What keeps you strong in times of trial? In times of trial, my faith and my family keep me strong. Leaning on my husband and family members for support gives me confidence to make tough decisions and encouragement to believe in my own potential. My faith brings me peace and comfort when I feel weak or worried.

Joanna’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I used the money to help buy a family’s groceries at Costco over the holidays. I felt like it was a good way to bless someone in a practical way.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? I really enjoyed the process and had fun brainstorming ways I could use the money to spread kindness. Especially during the holidays when people may be experiencing extra financial hardship, the grocery idea came to mind. If buying those groceries was one less thing that family had to worry about, I’m happy I could be the one to to lift that weight off their shoulders.

Soul 34: Abi

How does family shape your perception of strength? My family is the foundation and definition of strength for me. Both of my parents emigrated from the Philippines, and both worked extremely hard to survive, and build a life and family together here in the States. My dad always worked in physical labor - from being a farmer in the mango fields in the Philippines to the dangerous king crab seas in Alaska. My mom was a true born hustler, working as a pianist to a swim instructor at the Naval Base in the Philippines to pushing carts in the snow at Sam’s Club as her first job in the States, to 20 years as a lab technician, now she’s a realtor and caretaker. She can’t be stopped! My dad lived a fulfilled life and passed away at 95. Both hugely shaped my perception of strength (mentally, spiritually, relationally, physically) from a very early age.

How can you be strong and vulnerable? One of the most memorable comments I received in therapy was, “[It’s okay to be sad and happy simultaneously, two emotions can exist. One is not better than the other. You don’t have to feel or choose between your emotions, it’s okay to feel both.]” That’s how I initially felt reading the question, when in actuality, it takes real strength to be vulnerable. To bring your whole self into consideration, that is being strong. It feels one in the same.

How do you encourage other women to be strong? I will always be your biggest cheerleader (in varsity softball, I was always voted Most Spirited), so when you need encouragement to be strong, my method is to remind you about all of the millions of times I know you’ve been strong. My goal is to be your rear view mirror - when you forget, can’t see, or need a reminder about how kick ass you are, I’ll be ready to remind you. :) I’m that girl friend. Sometimes it can even turn into a motivational speech because I will always see the best in someone and genuinely believe it. To be frank, I believe I can do this better for others than for myself. Another memorable question I received in therapy was, “if you were talking to your girl friend right now and she told you everything you just told me, what would you tell her? How would you respond?” The advice is to talk to yourself the way you would talk to your best girl friend. Be kind to yourself.

Abi’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? For 1 week, we only ate and shopped at local brown and Black businesses. "All money in", the Great Nipsey Hussle once said. It's important to me to invest in and bring money back into the community.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? It was initially hard because, how can you choose? $100 with today's inflation can seem so little, but in reality, is so meaningful for so many people. The hardest part was not having enough $ to bless more folks with!

Soul 33: Lisa

What does "being strong" mean to you? Over the years the definition of “strong” has changed. When I was young and an athlete, strong meant winning and being in the best shape to compete. College and beyond, being strong took on a different meaning. After graduating from UCLA, I wanted to build my resume and being strong was all about creating new adventures like traveling Europe with girlfriends and working in the White House away from family and friends. Strength was also facing fears. Throughout my life, I was always car sick and airplane sick. I would throw up on long roadtrips and always in an airplane. When I sat down and buckled my seatbelt on an airplane, the next thing I did was find the white bags hidden in the pouch in front of the seat in case it was turbulent. I decided that I must be strong and conquer my fear, so I signed up to get my private pilot’s license. I was one of just a few females in the program. I spent almost a year between ground school and then hours needed in the air to receive my pilot’s license. When I was flying an airplane, I did not get sick. Understanding how the airplane actually gained flight brought me a sense of confidence, and for the last 35 years, I have never gotten sick on a commercial flight again. Hallelujah!!

Being strong changed once again when I had three beautiful children. My strength went back to a physical strength and most days, enduring sleep deprivation, while at the same time, enjoying a houseful of energetic, fun and precious kids. Once my children entered kindergarten, my mindset changed. Being blessed with raising children was now not about me. It was not about my physical strength or adventures I wanted to put on my resume. These three lives were now my focus, and I quickly had to decide where I would draw my strength from. I was a solid Believer in Jesus Christ, but that was not enough. I needed to know “who” I was in Christ so I could emulate the characteristics of God to my children. As I searched the Scriptures and memorized various passages, it was evident that real strength was about sacrifice. Sacrifice is “the act of giving up something that you want to keep, in order to help someone.” My children would be my legacy. I wanted to pour everything into them and create a standard of Truth that would be their guiding light. The standard of Truth my husband and I chose was the Word of God. As we grew as a family, we treasured time together. In our home we created special events each week and month from Friday Night Movie NIghts with pizza to incredible traditions for each holiday. We celebrated all achievements and came together during failures. Our strength was and continues to be rooted in the Lord.

To me, a strong woman is defined as someone filled with love, devoted to family, sacrificial in her actions, and never wavering in her standard of Truth.

How does family shape your perception of strength? “Family” is my strength! I grew up in a Christ-centered home with parents who were committed to one another through thick and thin. When my Dad passed away a few years ago, my parents had been married almost 65 years. Their marriage is part of my family legacy of longevity and staying true to promises made. I remember when I was little and my parents were arguing about something really petty. My Mom would not let it go, so my Dad simply backed off, told her he loved her and that was that. Later in the evening, I asked my Dad why he let her “win” and did not give his side of the situation. He said, “My wife is more important than any argument. We are a family and I don’t need to be right!” This was the beginning of my understanding of what strength looked like in a family, how it needed to be displayed and why it was necessary for the family unit. Strength is knowing you may be correct, but nobody in the family needs to know! Strength is LOVE!

Being a Mom has and will continue to be the greatest treasure in my life. When my first child was born, I knew the process of deciding what my standard of Truth would be was imminent. I had to know who I was and what kind of Mom I wanted to be to my child. As with all young Mom’s, I started with analyzing the strengths of my childhood family -- the values instilled, the precious moments that are forever etched in my heart, the significant relationships and the way conflict was handled. All of these issues swirled in my brain -- I wanted my family to be strong and courageous, I wanted us to serve others well, but most important, I wanted my family to LOVE! A family is strong when they are centered on LOVE. I am strong when I am rooted in love and know how to give it as well as receive it.

About four years ago, I went through a difficult situation. My husband and three grown children gathered around me like warriors. Together we were strong. My family was my strength!

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women? Be ready for battle! Be warriors for your family. Be an advocate for someone who needs a voice and stand firm in "who" you are, not "what" you have mastered. In the Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6, verses 10-18, the apostle Paul tells us how to get ready for battle. Preparation is everything because difficulty will come our way. Paul vividly describes in detail, what it means to armor up with the various pieces of equipment necessary to win in battle. We need our helmet of Salvation to understand who we are; the breastplate of Righteousness to know who we belong to; the belt of Truth around our waist to keep us stable; for protection, we will have our great shield of Faith which protects us in situations where we do not understand or cannot see the outcome; Paul talks about the sharp sword we will boldly have pointed outwardly in our hand which is the Word of God, the Bible; and on our feet will be shoes of peace. Take each one of these areas and ponder their significance. Take a personal inventory of which part of the armor you understand and is healthy, and which section of your battle preparation is weak and an area where a negative foothold can begin. In our daily lives, we must be marked by love, make solid decisions and weigh the associated consequences, focus our minds on what is healthy, and not read and participate in hurtful dialogue. It is important to know that we were created by God, trust in the plans He has for us, be the giver of peace to others with encouraging and uplifting words, and finally, know the Bible. Invest and read the words from a God who LOVES you , knows your name, and is the same yesterday, today and forever.

When I was a young Mama of three babies, I read a life changing book called “Watchmen on the Walls.” It was a small book about praying for specific qualities such as kindness, gentleness, forgiveness, wisdom and more over your children. Reading through the pages, I found myself moved as it described a guard standing on the wall of a city ready to protect the people inside. The watchman was fervent in being attentive to his surroundings with an understanding of what may come upon his city and hurt the people inside. He stood there night after night ready for battle! As a Mom, I wanted and needed to be that protector for my children, praying earnestly for each one of them every day, knowing what or who could harm them and sacrificing time to battle for their souls. The “battle” is incredible and worth the minutes, days and years it takes to teach the qualities of being a warrior, a warrior for God.

Lisa’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? When I received the $100 and was instructed to bless someone, I was super excited. As I prayed about it, I wanted to have my eyes opened to how God wanted me to use it. One afternoon, I came out of a store in a small strip mall area. I saw a lady rearranging some things in the back end of her car. But what caught my attention was the beautiful cat that reclined on the front dash of the car. It was warm out and the cat was definitely enjoying the sun. Being an animal lover, I asked the woman if her cat liked the car (thinkinging about my own furry cat who would be completely freaked out!). She came around the side of the car from where she was packing and said, "He does, but right now he has to." I didn't understand and followed up by asking her if she was traveling through the area. She kindly shared that they were "homeless" and in between places to live. She explained that the cat loved her and would go anywhere she went, but he enjoyed when they had the money for a hotel room every now and then so he could run around. I asked her how much a hotel room was. The woman, with sweet eyes, said that she could find them for $50/night. I told her to wait a minute. I kept the $100 in my car glove box. As I went to get the money, I prayed she would receive the gift. I came back and said I would like to give her money for two nights in a motel for her and her cat. She was speechless with tears running down her face. No words needed to be spoken because I could physically see how blessed she was with the money. The cat attracted me to the car, but the Lord wanted to bless this woman. After our time, I smiled and thanked God that he used an unassuming cat to draw me into His plan.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? This "Intentional Act of Kindness" process was a beautiful reminder that we must continually look for how we can bless others. I think having the $100 physically with me and designated for someone else in need, encouraged me to be on the lookout. Yesterday, I had just finished my grocery shopping and was unloading my bags into the car when a man approached me. He asked if I had a few dollars to give him. I looked to see if I had any cash and I did not. I asked him what he needed and he said some cereal and milk. So, I put the rest of my groceries in the car and said, "Let's go back to the store." I walked around the store with "Vincent" and we found the Lucky Charms and milk he wanted. As we walked to find bowls and spoons, I learned that he loves sweets. We found the other items and then I asked him if he needed anything else. He said this was great. I bagged his groceries for him and told him he was loved by God. I will never forget Vincent and I will never forget how we must seek out "Intentional Acts of Kindness." If we are walking around with a posture of kindness these will not be "random acts," but they will definitely be "intentional."

Soul 32: Elise

Who is a female role model in your life and why? My mom! She's beast in the best way! She's so smart and works harder than anyone I know! She loves with every cell in her body – she astounds me with her empathy. In moments of fear and uncertainty, she's able to find solutions and move through the fear. My mom taught me how to dream big and truly believe in my heart of hearts that I'm capable of making it happen.

What keeps you strong in times of trial? Breath, meditation, and taking things day-by-day – minute-by-minute.

When has your strength been personally challenged and how did you respond? COVID definitely caused a ton of stress and I had very little control. I was furloughed from my job and had to consider moving back home. Everyday I woke up with anxiety and applied to a bunch of jobs. I had to take each day as it came and show gratitude that the worst didn't happen. I had so much to be grateful for and I focussed heavily on that. I stepped outside my comfort zone and slowly gained confidence. Once I saw that I could overcome one hurdle, I moved on to the next.

Elise’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I donated the money to a dance company/project/ film called El Sueño. @el.sueno.dance El Sueño goes beyond creating dance for audience consumption. It focuses on "community engagement, healing, and empowerment of marginalized communities". Founded by Alicia Mullikin, this company highlights the important ancestral histories that are often silenced or forgotten, and analyzes their impact on the artists living now and for generations to come. Her work is extremely expansive and is very much needed.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? So fun! I love the idea from the moment I heard about it. I wish there was more of this in the world.

Soul 31: Janet

What does "being strong" mean to you? Being strong means being dependable and true to yourself, even in times when it's hard to do so. There's strength in rising to the occasion during exceptional circumstances, and there's also strength in the everyday, day after day.

How did family shape your perception of strength? My family definitely cemented the association I have between strength and dependability and the importance I place on being there for others, because that's a huge part of my family's identity.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? I'm a big fan of controlled discomfort and the idea that stretching a little bit outside your comfort zone, many times, adds up. For me, this often looks like learning new activities that make me think, "this is hard."

Janet’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I sent the $100 to a close friend. He is a high school teacher whose school year started back in person a couple weeks ago. I hoped the $100 would help cover the cost of classroom supplies he had to buy and wanted for at least some of it to go towards treating himself. I can’t fathom the strength, creativity, and resilience the last year and a half has required of teachers. This school year, my friend has also been super busy with teaching three subjects. I’ve been thinking of him and wanted to show some extra support.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? This process was harder than I expected! It took me a while to decide how to spend the money because I found myself trying and failing to figure out who or what could use it “the most”, or how I could stretch it out to more people. Eventually, I decided to scrap that approach and to just do something kind— I think I’ll take from this experience that it’s more productive to just give than it is to overthink it.

Soul 30: Debbie

How does your culture shape your perception of strength? I think I grew up in a culture that did have some "scripts" written out for males and females, most were good, some were limiting. I think growing up around the broad culture I did start to see more and more female entrepreneurs, women who were moms and leaders and though leaders. I've seen strength abused, where people get controlling and bitter, and I've seen strength squashed, with people who don't exercise their voice or their voice is taken away. I think finding the cultural examples of women who use their strength well has been very helpful. Anyone from Chrissy Tiegen to Christine Caine, to Kristen Bell. People who use their excellence to benefit other people.

How have your trials made you stronger? About 3.5 years ago, I walked through my mom being on Hospice and battling cancer. She ultimately lost her battle to cancer December 2017. What is interesting as I look back is, some of the ways that season was rich with both grief and sorrow. I learned to befriend grief (which since I'm a "7" on the Enneagram, that is a huge deal for me personally), and not see sadness as my enemy. To learn how much joy and pain are intertwined--when I had the courage to grieve the loss, before people and before God, I was really honest. That allowed me to move THROUGH the pain, instead of around. And that allowed me to find joy again as well.

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women? To be willing to invest in the long game. Growth, strength, and leadership is born through experience, testing, and time. If you surround yourself by like hearted people, that will also pull you to invest in the habits that keep you strong. Also, just like any race, pace yourself. We have grand ideas to change the world, but forget we need to invest in small habits like finances, making your bed, and creating a morning routine. Create small habits that allow you to do big things--without burning out before the race is done.

Debbie’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? So this is how I'm going to use my $100 (tomorrow!). One of my dear friends just moved to my state from across the country. She needed a fresh start, and a new town, and northern California and its coastal beauty won her over. She's been working long hours, and she also doesn't know many people. I am gifting her $100 and sending her on a "day adventure" to help her get ready for a crazy summer (working at a summer camp). She's really tight on money and moved cross country, and is living a super rustic run down apartment after being out of work for about 6 months due to Covid. She just needs some basic things to get ready for summer, and I love planning adventures. I'm going to print up a list of fun things to do in San Jose and give her the $100 after she drops me off at the airport as a surprise.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? It is really fun to plan! I love planning adventures and I've been so busy I haven't had time. I'm thrilled to be doing this for another person.

Soul 29: Irena

What does "being strong" mean to you? Being strong is my mama (“grandma” in Cantonese) working two jobs and raising 4 kids with minimal English, it’s my mom knowing she only wanted two kids and stopping after my sister and I despite familial protests to try for a son, it’s my best girl friends encouraging me to choose discomfort over resentment and honoring who I am.

How does your culture shape your perception of strength? This feels especially relevant today as we protest against anti-Asian violence. Strength is no longer keeping your head down and viewing success as the best revenge. It’s using our voice and our stories to fight, educate, and show up as allies to other POC communities. I’m so proud to see APIs across my friend and work networks evolving in this way, which gives me strength to do the same.

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women? Strength is too often character mapped to men as a masculine trait. Feminism has looked like shoulder pads, pant suits, and talking loudly and I’ve also seen feminism look like reclaiming and owning your femininity and sexuality. But my advice is that it’s about who you are deep down. When you remove the clutter of societal, cultural, and generational expectations. Who are you underneath and are you allowing THAT to shine. Strength is loving and honoring yourself, because that will manifest out in every realm of your life.

Irena’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I donated $50 to Huang Zheng Fang (a widower after his wife was killed by a city truck in San Francisco) and SCIDpda (Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority). The Stop Asian Hate movement struck a chord in me. It's been an emotional and challenging time and I've sat crying feeling helpless toward those who have been directly impacted by racism and violence. Even worse, the violence against senior citizens in the Asian community has been especially distressing. I wanted my $100 to go toward a common goal of helping our Asian elders. Huang Zheng Feng could only afford one meal a day after his wife was killed by a City Truck in San Francisco which immediately made me think, this could be my family or this could be the family of people I know. I donated to his GoFundMe, resulting in over $30k raised to support his rent and food. In a similar vein, but more general, I donated $50 to SCIDpda because one of their weekly efforts is picking up and dropping off groceries to senior citizens in the Chinatown neighborhood. I love that they've taken the care to include Asian ingredients, to make the experience feel a little more familiar. I've yet to take off time on a Friday to be part of deliveries, though it's a goal I set this year, but until then I'm hopeful this donation will help in some small way.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? It made me realize I'm not spending enough time spreading kindness outside my immediate circle. I show up for the ones I love and that feels easy and instinctive to me, but the fabric that ties humanity toward is our shared experience -- both the good and the bad. I'd love to spend time spreading kindness more widely and connecting with people beyond my close network.

Soul 28: Hannah

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women? Treasure your relationships with other women and put in the effort to maintain them. I am very lucky to have a core group of girlfriends that I have known for 15+ years. When I was younger I often took my relationships with them for granted, but I have realized as an adult how rare it is for women to have long lasting female friendships. I am SO grateful my girlfriends and I have fought for our relationships and put in the work to maintain them. I would not be the woman I am today if it wasn't them.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? Stop hesitating! I think in a lot of situations that require strength we get caught up and second guess our own capabilities. A phrase I often repeat to myself is "just jump." Meaning don't stop to think and allow that time for second guessing.

How do you encourage other women to be strong? I don't think encouraging women to be strong necessarily has to be verbal. My top love languages are acts of service and quality time, so when I encourage other women to be strong it often looks like me helping them in some way or linking arms and walking through the fire with them.

Hannah’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I donated the $100 to an organization called Foster the Bay. Their mission is to partner with churches in the Bay Area and support foster families. God called us to take care of the orphans and there is a major need in the United States. I hope to one day be a foster parent, but right now I help by supporting those who already are. May is also foster care awareness month so it felt extra fitting that I donate the $100 to an organization that supports foster care.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? Honestly it was a little difficult. I had really hoped to donate the money to somebody in person, but with Covid I didn't come into contact with anybody who needed it. It also took me a long time to decide how to donate the money online. There are so many organizations that could have benefitted from the $100, but I eventually went with a place that I have partnered with before in-person.

Soul 27: Alissa

How have your trials made you stronger? I think I’ve discovered I’m a lot stronger than I anticipated I was. In this last season of my life, I’ve been learning about what it looks like to be persistent in trials rather than, running away from them, even though that’s the easiest response for me as an enneagram 7.

How do you encourage other women to be strong? To surround themselves with people who are moving in the same direction they are. Show me your 5 closest friends and I’ll show you who you’ll be 5 years from now. If your hope is to be strong in your faith, surround yourself with others that are also pursuing this.

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women? Don’t be intimidated by your projections of a situation. There were so many times when I backed away from difficulty because I lived from a worst-case-scenario perspective. The only way to get stronger is to go through hard things!

Alissa’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I used my $100 for two separate blessing endeavors. My friend and I were at a local cidery around Easter and we noticed a sign that said “Easter Baskets” that included a cider paired with chocolate. The bar manager mentioned the baskets hadn’t been as popular as they hoped so they were prepared to take a pretty large financial hit, not selling the chocolate they anticipated reselling. I work at a church and our church had a ministry house down the street filled with young twenty somethings focused on living in an intentional discipleship community. I asked the bar manager if he’d be willing to sell us his chocolate for the night so that we could deliver it to our ministry house up the street! It felt like such an easy nab, two birds with one stone, blessing moment.

With the other $50, I anonymously purchased the Wendy’s run my youth students take every Wednesday night after youth group. One student typically gets saddled with all the extra expenses, so I pulled him aside and let him know an anonymous donor wanted to sponsor that night’s Wendy’s run for the 10 kiddos that normally go.

I wanted to see how far I could get the $100 to stretch! All I thought was, “wow, there are so many different ways for this to be used and to create an impact so Lord, help me to be creative! Who do you want to bless?” So I waited on the Lord for his timing and urgings and then acted when I felt prompted to move/act/bless.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? So rewarding- gift giving is one of my love languages , so being asked to be a part of a project that is all about blessing and giving filled me with so much life.

Soul 26: Lindsay

Who is a female role model in your life and why? Mother Earth. I have said this before almost as a joke, but the more I dwelled on the idea, the more I’ve come to realize she is everything I want to strive to be: resilient, adaptable, mysterious, complex, strong yet vulnerable, a provider, a healer, and someone who encourages diversity. Biomimicry is a great design solution, so why not embrace it as life's solution?

How can you be strong and vulnerable? Baring the most intimate aspects of yourself and intentionally trusting others, takes strength. And funnily enough, in those instances, others may only see how strong you are. This in turn, can continue to spread strength to others through creating a closer bond, teaching a lesson, and/or giving them the space to be vulnerable as well.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? Sing! Find a song that lights your fire and sing/yell/rhythmically speak your heart out. It’s a little bit of vulnerability and fear mixed with a lot of good mental and physical vibrations. Hey and even in the case that singing doesn’t make you feel stronger; you will have at least strengthened your lungs!

Lindsay’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I split the $100 between the 5 local businesses which provided for their community despite the mountain of a year we had last year.

Those in the service industry repeatedly adapted their business through the pandemic, especially small local businesses. Though I did continue to support local businesses, I felt as though more of a thank you was necessary. Not only did these business provide their services but they provided sanity, love, support, and strength to their community. That is a lot to have on your shoulders along with the personal weight of the pandemic, so a small act of kindness seemed more than right.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? Harder than I thought it would be! For awhile, I was waiting for an opportunity to present itself but one blaring moment never came. However, this exercise 'definitely made me more observant of my surroundings when it came to those in need. Then I tried to figure out where the $100 would make the most difference but what I ultimately realized, in the end, I am not the one who decides how big of a difference the $100 would make to someone. However, this exercise made me think deeply about how many ways there is to make a difference. This process helped me reflect on the different levels of community I have surrounding me and how I want to support them in the future!

Soul 25: Anna

What does "being strong" mean to you? In the corporate environment in which I work, being a strong female often means having power. They think they have to prove they are strong by lording their power over others, by not backing down, by being cruel. After years of working under women like this, strength has taken on a different meaning to me. Now, being strong means knowing who I am and having a very clear picture of my own strengths and weaknesses. I have seen that when I have confidence in myself, there is no need to prove my strength by making others feel small. Instead, this quiet confidence and complete realness inspires others to feel comfortable just as they are, and in turn, have confidence and strength of their own.

How did/does family shape your perception of strength? My family is very in touch with their emotions. It wasn't until I started dating my fiancé and I saw how differently his family interacted, that I fully realized just how emotionally driven my family is. We never yelled or even raised our voices to each other. We were taught to be incredibly sensitive to the feelings of everyone around us, sometimes to our own detriment. Because of this, I see strength as a quiet trait. Where others might view strength as a loud and in-your-face quality, the people I think of as being the most strong are those that affect others in their quietness. My mother, for example, is the kindest, wisest, and sweetest woman you will ever meet. Her strength is found in the way that she raised a wonderful family without having a good example to follow, while working full time. My father is so tender-hearted and silly. His strength is found in the way that he worked two jobs almost his entire life to provide for us. Neither of these things are loud or noticeable. My parents didn't become CEOs when they were young, or strike it rich in the stock market, or run for political office. But the quiet way in which they have lived their ordinary lives day after day after day and put others first, makes them so strong. This is the kind of strong I want to be.

Anna’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100?  When I first found out that I would be responsible for giving away $100, I just knew that I wanted to bless the un-housed community with it. Homelessness is a huge issue for Seattle right now, so I had every intention of carrying the cash around with me until I came across someone experiencing homelessness and could buy them groceries or takeout from a restaurant. The day I finally had plans to leave my house, I remembered to grab the cash and I prayed that God would put the right person or people in my path. I was in downtown Seattle all morning and never came across a single person! I was honestly shocked, but I continued to keep my eyes peeled as I went home to the suburbs to do my grocery shopping. I was in the checkout line at Costco when I happened to hear the checker tell the woman at the register that her card had been declined again and she was $xx short. For a moment, I felt panic and I wanted to stay in the safety of the line while I weighed the pros and cons of blessing her in particular. But then I realized that I had a very short window of time in which I could intervene, and so I bypassed the several other people in line and handed her all of the money. She was so touched and unsure if she should take it and I told her that I had been looking for someone to give that money to and I just knew that it was meant for her. In the end, it was more money than she needed, but I was happy that it would be able to do even more good for her, and that the next time she used the cash, she would think of this moment. I quickly and quietly went back to my place in line and she checked out and left. There was a moment where I wished that I could have said more to her or done more, but the moment was so quick, and I realized that maybe it was better that way, so nothing could muddy-up the purity of the gesture. But several minutes later, as I left the checkout lane, I saw that she was waiting for me with tears in her eyes. I went up to her, and in-spite of COVID concerns, I gave her a huge hug. She said, "You taught me something today." And I again told her that I had been waiting for the right person to give it to, and I just knew that it was her. She said, "you'll never know what this meant to me. Thank you so much." And I told her "God bless. Go do something great."

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? It caught me off guard that I had such a clear plan of what I thought I was supposed to do with the money, and then God made it so clear that he had other plans. I really had to fight the feeling of panic and fear that she would turn my help away. I live in a largely affluent suburb, and I was really worried that she would be offended and would turn down my help. I also had to shut myself down from overthinking to the point that I let the moment pass me by. I could have stopped to analyze her cart or what she wearing to deem if she or her purchases were worthy of the gift. But I am so, so glad that I pushed past the fears to follow through on what fell into my lap, because it was such an amazing feeling. The money was never mine, so I can't call it an act of generosity, but the act of being intentionally kind, in a rather big way, to a complete stranger, was so gratifying. I almost feel guilty for getting something out of it, but it certainly impacted me. I was as touched as she was by her kind response, and the fact that she waited for me so she could more personally thank me is something I will never forget. I felt a million feet tall when I left Costco that day, and I am determined to continue to look out for people every day who I can bless with intentional kindness, whether it's monetarily or not.

Soul 24: Alyssa

What does "being strong" mean to you? For me, being strong means developing resilience to life’s trials. One constant in life is that we will always have hardships, but that’s what develops character and strength. I grew up as a competitive figure skater and one of the main things you learn is that every time you fall you get back up again. That’s so true not just in skating, but in life as a whole.

How does family shape your perception of strength? I was born with asthma and life-threatening allergies. My parents easily could’ve raised me to have a victim mentality, but they put so much effort into making sure I felt like any other kid and that I could do everything other kids could do. I’ve never felt like a victim, even though it would’ve been very easy to. I’m so thankful to them for that.

How have your trials made you stronger? I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety for years, but they really came to a head in college. It’s been 6 years since then, and I still struggle, but I’ve had an amazing support system and have found ways to get out of the hole I feel like I fall into sometimes. It’s gotten easier and easier to not feel helpless and stuck. I’m able to have more resilience that has come with a lot of practice and support from family and friends.

Alyssa’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I have a friend who has been hit hard with the pandemic. She lost her job, has been dealing with health issues, and is still trying to pay off her student debt/medical bills on top of it all. It felt good to help in that small way and I think she really appreciated it.

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? Honestly, it took a while to come up with how to use it because I don’t get to see her a lot so she wasn’t really on my radar. There seemed to be so many different ways to use the $100 and I couldn’t decide on how to ultimately use it. I prayed about it and she came to mind and I felt so at peace about my decision.

I’m so thankful to have been a part of this process! It felt amazing to be able to help my friend out. At first, it felt like such a small drop in the bucket, but I could see how much the small act of kindness meant to her. I’m thankful that I was really able to take the time to reflect on how I could help others and I hope to be able to continue.

Soul 23: Grace

What advice would you give to the next generation of strong women?

You are seen.
You are known.
You are enough.
You are worth more than your body.
You are loved far more than you can understand.
You are treasured by God.
Read it again.

I have that note saved in my phone. I sometimes have to pray it 5-10 times before it sinks in. We are in a society that teaches us we aren’t enough. Consumerism lives on us thinking that, if I have “_____” I would be happy. If my hair, nails, skin, or body could look like her then I would be happy. It’s just not true. A strong woman said to me yesterday that our idols point to God because they will never fulfill us. We will always be wanting more. We don’t need more. God is enough and he treasures you. Read it again.

How can you be strong and vulnerable? I think strength is vulnerability. To be vulnerable is scary, especially in our hypersensitive cancel culture. It can be scary to share your story. I look up to those women around me who are strong enough to be authentic.

How have your trials made you stronger? I used to have the illusion that I didn’t deserve trials. That I deserved an easy life because I was a good person. That simply is not true. God is not why bad things happen to us, but he can bring beauty out of the most horrible situations. He can make us so strong and use our story to help support and strengthen those around us.

I was sexually assaulted at 16, and I often thought “why me?”. However every year after that abuse happened, God has put someone in my life that needed to talk about their abuse. Unfortunately, this is a shared experience for too many women. I have been able to share stories, tears, and healing with so many people in my life. God used our common pain to make us stronger together. This trial that I honestly couldn’t see how God could make better, he still brings beauty out of it.

Grace’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I used my $100 by blessing four people in my life with a little extra money for the holidays. I loved this project and really hope it brought a smile to their face for them to either bless themselves or pay it forward. I decided to use my money this way because those four people in my life bless me on a daily basis by showing up for me. They are consistently are kind and loving when I don’t deserve it. They help me be the strong woman I am today and I couldn’t see a more fitting way to use it.

What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? For a minute I wasn’t sure how to use it and then it hit me that it didn’t have to be a big gesture just four small ones that spread a lot of joy!

Soul 22: Kirsten

How does family shape your perception of strength? Growing up I always thought my parents were strong, hardworking people. My dad started a business of his own, and my siblings and I each worked for him at one point or another. I suppose that’s one version of strength, to be physically strong to work out in a shop day in and day out, but there’s a lot more to strength than that. When I think of all the hardships we’ve gone through - as individuals and as a family, we’ve all become stronger because of it. I turn to my family during times of need, because their strength and resilience is what gets me through those tough days.

How have your trials made you stronger? I feel like through every obstacle life has thrown my way, I’ve learned from it. Through mistakes comes wisdom!

Kirsten’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? It took me a long time to figure out how I wanted to spend the $100. I put an unnecessary amount of pressure on my myself to figure out the best way to make an impact, because let’s face it - 2020 has been incredibly hard. In the end, I decided I would match the $100 with $100 of my own and support as many small businesses and individual makers as I could! Some were local to Portland, the PNW, and also from my home state of Wisconsin. It was so fun going out and selecting these items for the people I love most, and I can’t wait to give to them!

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? So much fun, and also so much more thought provoking than I expected. Each question really made me stop and think and take the time to reflect on each response. Sometimes it’s so easy to go through the motions of life and this project was a change of pace for me.

Soul 21: Danica

How did/does your culture shape your perception of strength? My sister and I are half Filipino and half Scotch-Irish.
Growing up, I was always aware of my dual-identity – whether it was being asked if I was adopted when my dad took us on field trips or if I spoke enough Tagalog to jump the security line at the airport. Truth be told, I thought I had a super power as kid because of my mixed ethnicity. My heritage hailed from opposite ends of the earth and the stories and the values I grew up with were a constant clash and harmony in my home. Bi-racial and bicultural families are not the product of peaceful, intellectual cool-headed understanding or absolutely mutual values. They are not the result of familiarity, but rather a particularly persistent strain love and strength that is stubborn and resilient. It is such because marriages like this are not without exceptional challenge and conflict, both which arose in and around my family.

It was hard for my red-headed, umpteenth generation American Dad to feel at home in the plastic covered, weird-smelling homes of my Filipino not-actual-blood-cousins of my mom. And likewise, my mother was acutely made aware of her dark skin and foreign look if we ever ventured far from the cities or the coast. Where we vacationed and which families we saw were always an emotional topic; but always handled with deference and grit.

I watched my parents love each other persistently and with much tolerance for one another and the homes they came from; in turn saw the fruits of patience and compassion grow in my sister and I. We internalized these examples of love and strength that were borne out of a love and respect our parents' showed to each others' heritages - and now they are ours and we are stronger for it.

What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? My brother in law told us when we had our first kid that if we "lift our baby above our head once, everyday, until they were full grown, [we] would be significantly stronger in 18 years." The thought of lifting my adult child over my head always made me laugh and poke fun at him. But he has a point - there is a deep strength that comes with discipline and, I might venture to say, ritual.

Pick rituals that you intend and expect to maintain regularly, perhaps every day. Brushing your teeth is a good and important ritual that prevents dentist visits and damaged or uncomfortable byproducts. Brushing your teeth is a good ritual. An even better one is prayer. Meditation is a hot topic lately and that because the news is out about the health benefits of intention-setting and regular practices of mindfulness. Our ancestors and the Church Fathers saw the fruit of prayer and passed many beautiful practices, images, and writings down to us. One thing any given person can do to make them strong is to deliberately set a little time aside and join brothers and sisters in prayer.

When has your strength been personally challenged and how did you respond? I work in a difficult industry. Production of any sort is demanding, but creative production - particularly in commercials - can be a special kind of grueling. As you progress up the chain of command (if you are arrogant enough to do so!) the rules & roles get more fluid but the stakes get higher and expectations for the miraculous more common. For almost 15 years in my field, I have had one or two projects each year that I was sure would break me.

One such time was a particularly complicated situation where I was returning from maternity leave to find that my position had been downgraded and immediately appropriated to a particularly demanding project and function – one that required me to work, on site for on-call crew management 12-16 hrs a day over a week or so (and this only three months after giving birth!). I wasn't excited about this prospect, but I thought I could and should handle it, so show that maternity leave had not made me weaker while I was away.

But if the demotion wasn't a difficult enough pill to swallow re-entry, I was still pumping and the project was out of state. This was not the job that taught me to set boundaries and ask for support - though it should have been. Instead, I landed in Bay Area and excused myself from set to be available by phone call to my team while I pumped my breastmilk in my rental car, in an Oakland public bathroom, at the back of a college fabrication shop, and in the men's locker room. And on the days of the shoot, where my presence was needed the entirety of the 12 hour day, I didn't pump at all. I let my bra soak up the milk that I wasn't collecting and bit the inside of my cheek when the breeze blowing across my sweater sent my head swimming from the pain. I came home to an empty victory - no one died and the shoot happened, but I found my milk supply had been totally compromised and was disappearing. I realized that what I thought had been a show of strength was really just prideful stubbornness; and I had let it undermine my priorities.

I still make this mistake – but less often. Knowing my own strength is as important as knowing when and where to use it. The people I lend my strength to are receiving a gift – not because I am special or especially strong – but because it is a quality God imbued in me. It's not to be conflated with fleeting earthly gains, nor is it to be squandered.

Danica’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? This $100 bill is going to a young woman I work with, who is new to her adult and professional life and had her endeavors cut short by the closing of our industry due to COVID in March, 2020.

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? I agonizing this entire month about how to give this gift away. When we were starting our family, the Recession hit and $100 was deeply meaningful. Receiving this gift during the tough times of COVID layoffs presented an opportunity to similarly bless someone, as we had been blessed. I thought about giving the money to an an institution that provided aid, as we had received years ago, but that felt so disconnected. I considered giving it to a business struggling to start and make something during this time when the economic odds were stacked against them - but I didn't want to imply debt or the necessity of productivity - that didn't seem to ladder up to "kindness." I thought about the pain I suffered as a 20-something in the Recession and how much I missed being able to ... well... buy ice cream. And that's when my recipient dawned on me.

This woman, being in her early 20s, is a few years from living at home and a couple years past having made the hard decision to drop out of college. When we met, she was living on a friends couch and had a neck injury from a car accident and had to leave her job as a caregiver for the elderly, which she was emotionally drained by; my husband, recognizing a similar disposition as his wife, suggested that she explore production and talk with me about trying it out. She immediately became known in our circles for her hard work, sunny disposition, and can-do attitude. She was hired week after week and was beginning to climb the ranks. For the first time she was going to rent an apartment, get her own credit card, and fix her car – but when the industry shut down, so did her momentum.

I was not immune to the shut down, either. We grew close over mutual lamentation of the piles of debt the first couple months of no work created; we tried not to strategize our survivals too much, lest we become despondent. But together we mined our industry relationships, searched and shared our knowledge of available unemployment and aid for freelancers, and bought each other groceries when we found little jobs here and there. I remember the familiar pain of choosing NOT to buy ice cream this summer, but sticking to the essentials. She also insisted we pray together - a funny kind of "directive" and role reversal, as I was supposedly the older, mentor to her vocational aspirations.

Our industry is opening back up now, and her reputation is intact; the work is starting to come in - but I realized it will be a long time before she can enjoy financial stability, let alone the abundance. I hope that she uses this unexpected $100 on ice cream – on something unnecessary and joyful, something beautiful and pleasing, and that it is a symbol of abundance. Because in the absence of a bed, a working car, and a reliable income, we lived in a rich abundance of each others wisdom, prayers, and company.

It just so happens, that (without any intention on my side!) she is receiving this gift on her birthday.

Soul 20: Lauren

How did/does family shape your perception of strength? I grew up with a single mother with 3 kids, she showed me that hard work and dedication can shape a great life. She was so strong for us even when I knew it was hard, we now live the best lives possible all because of her strength.

When has your strength been personally challenged and how did you respond? My strength was challenged when I was in a bad relationship, I didn't feel any self worth. I thought I deserved the things that were said to me. I ended up realizing I deserve better and worked out and stayed busy with friends and a year later now realized how much happier I am without that person. I have learned so much self worth.

Lauren’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I gave my $100 to one person close to me who just lost her job during the pandemic, I knew she needed it for groceries and essential items. I already wanted to help her out in any way possible and when this was given to me I knew I wanted to help her even more.

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? It was a wonderful feeling; I love to help people in any way I possibly can. Even small gestures can make someone’s day and as soon as I gave her that money she looked at me and cried, I knew it was meant to be her to receive it.

Soul 19: Sarah

Who is a female role model in your life and why? I am blessed to come from a long line of very strong women. There are so many women in my life who I could mention but someone who has been my role model throughout my life is my sister. She has always held an unwavering sense of self. I go to her for advice probably every single day. She is discerning, hospitable, and a woman of integrity. From marriage, motherhood, friendship, and faith, she has modeled so much, so well.

How can you be strong and vulnerable? To be human is to be vulnerable. That's just part of our humanity - and it causes us to constantly be looking for a stronghold; something that makes us feel more secure. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a goal to achieve - but all those things are temporary. To me, that is what is so beautiful about faith and a relationship with God. In recognizing my weakness and accepting that in my humanity, I can't do life leaning on my own strength, I get to glean from His strength. A strength that's never ending and never failing.

Sarah’s Intentional Act of Kindness

How did you use the $100? I gave it to the pastor’s family of a church who, due to COVID-19, has lost their church building and many of their resources. I feel churches provide so much hope which is so needed, especially in these times. Pastors and their families give so much of themselves, their own resources, all their energy into others.

What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? So fun! And thought provoking. So many of the questions really caused me to search my heart and dig deeper!