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“ Life isn't about how many times you fall down. It's about how many times you get back up.”
Same Song, Different Meaning: How Life Changes Everything
This weekend, I traveled back home to play music for a choir reunion.
Little did I know I would see so many familiar faces from multiple community churches.
I played for the East New Market Youth Choir years before leaving for college.
But something was different this time.
The song lyrics hit differently.
During rehearsal, one singer had sung "Second Chance" by Hezekiah Walker dozens of times over the years.
But this weekend? After living life and going through real struggles?
It finally hit her.
She understood the true meaning for the first time.
Here's the thing...
We're blessed with second chance after second chance in life.
If you think about your life and business,
I'm sure you'd agree.
I saw former teachers, educators, and community leaders — everyone had this glow about them.
It was a glorious homecoming service.
The experience reminded me that we don't fully appreciate moments until we've lived through struggles.
Those songs we sang years ago?
They were just words then.
Now they're testimonies.
In business and life, we get multiple opportunities to get things right.
Failed project? Second chance. Broken relationship? Second chance. Business idea that flopped? Second chance.
The key isn't avoiding failure — it's recognizing the grace in getting another opportunity.
Challenge:
Think about a lesson or experience that means something completely different to you now than it did years ago.
What second chance are you grateful for?
I hope this message finds you well and that you find peace in everything you do.
Cheers!
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