Often times we limit our thinking by creating obstacles and preventing ourselves from thinking outside the box. We sell ourselves short in every aspect for various reasons from fear of the unknown to the fear of failure. Nonetheless, when we start thinking big, we open up to endless opportunities and possibilities. It’s not luck that gets us somewhere; it’s our ability to look for solutions instead of problems and our willingness to put in the work to be able to reach the next level. The best example I can think of when it comes to being small but thinking big…

Growing up in Iraq, cornerstones were vital to our survival. Most of the houses’ construction was comprised of bricks and concrete. These two materials together provided sturdy architecture that withstood the unimaginable. For most of my life, the city of Baghdad received a beating almost nightly. Shortly after midnight, a siren would sound off alarming us of the upcoming bombings and sure enough, within minutes, fighter jets were flying over the city launching bombs and missiles. The attacks lasted several hours. They usually came to an end right before dawn. Each morning we would find out the magnitude of the…

Each day, my kiddos and I say a little prayer in the car on our way to school. We alternate who prays every day. I do this for two reasons. First one, so they can become prayer warriors and get in the habit of praying as often as possible. Second, I want them to identify what they are thankful for each morning and to ask for God’s protection over them throughout the day. Now most of you know that I am a woman of faith and I can’t approach Thanksgiving without drawing on my faith. As we pray, if we’re…