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A Word from Kayla

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Challenges

JOURNEY

Aren’t Detours - They’re the

Life isn’t about avoiding the fight. Struggle, hardship, and challenge aren’t detours — they’re the journey. The
goal isn’t to tiptoe through life untouched; it’s to lean into the moments that test you, knowing they’re
shaping who you are. Trying to avoid pain or discomfort only delays growth. True strength is forged in the
challenging times, not in the quiet of safety.

When everything’s on the line, that’s when your character is revealed. Will you show up with courage? Will
you stand tall when every part of you wants to slump down low in your chair? These are the defining
moments. Showing up fully, even when the odds are stacked, is how respect is earned.

So stop waiting for the perfect conditions. They don’t exist. Show up bruised and uncertain, you can even be
scared; but show up. Get comfortable in the uncomfortable and you’ll see tremendous growth.