This episode consists of an essay and a poem written by Iviana Bynum titled "Hope". The essay introduces the poem, written coming out of a dark time after a monthlong series of earthquakes her family experienced while living in Puerto Rico. In this episode, we explore the power hope in difficult times. It will encourage you and bring light to your life amidst fearful and overwhelming situations. Subscribe to Grace for Breakfast on Substack for ad-free episodes and more: ivianabynum.substack.com Episode Sponsor: Magic Mind: To crush your 2024 goals with a fully focused you, I have something special for you just for January. You get 1 month free when you subscribe for 3 months by going to magicmind.co/jangraceforbreakfast and with my code GFB20 you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 75% off! This only lasts until the end of January so hurry up before it goes away! Book a Discovery Call: Learn how I use AFT and other tools to help you end the cycle of people-pleasing, fear of judgment, & rejection after dealing with trauma, abuse, or neglect. Purchase the Envision Workshop: A self-examination tool to uncover the hidden blocks keeping you from success and coach yourself to the next level. Join the newsletter: Where I share very intimate insider-only stories, lessons, and insights on how to overcome people-pleasing, fear of judgment, pain from rejection, and develop stronger faith.