Season 2: Series 6: Episode 1- Unwritten Chapters: Reframing Plans and the Idea of Deserving August 31, 2025 This series explores the journey of understanding the profound relationship of understanding our realities, identities, and what it means to be human.  In this series, Unwritten Chapters: Reframing Plans and the Idea of Deserving, we will explore some universal truths, such as the fact that life rarely goes exactly according to plan. Even when we map out our intentions, construct systems, craft visions, and work tirelessly towards them, life has a way of surprising us, sometimes with setbacks, sometimes with opportunities we never imagined.  Equally, we are unpacking another universal truth: What do we think we deserve? Many of us carry hidden assumptions that we deserve success, love, or happiness only if we have “earned” it, or conversely, that we deserve hardship because of past mistakes. Also, we believe we deserve something that may not be for you. But where do these beliefs come from, and how do they shape our actions and self-worth? Today, we invite you to pause, reflect, and reimagine your plans and understanding of “deserving” and equip yourself with tools to respond, adapt, and grow when life unfolds differently than you expected.   We are exploring two ideas we all wrestle with at some point: what happens when life does not go according to plan, and how our sense of what we “deserve” shapes our expectations and our self-worth. We all love to imagine that if we plan carefully, work hard, and do everything “right,” life will reward us the way we believe we deserve. But reality rarely follows the script we write in our heads. Plans get rewritten. New chapters appear that we never intended to write. At the same time, many of us quietly measure our worth by asking: Do I deserve this happiness? Do I deserve this struggle? This “idea of deserving” can either lift us or weigh us down, yet it often goes unchallenged.  Today, let’s pull back the curtain on these unconscious or conscious beliefs. Let’s be honest about how to hold our plans, navigate the unexpected, and release ourselves from the trap of thinking our worth depends on what we get or lose along the way. Get ready to rethink your unwritten chapters and consider them, perhaps.   We have a guest co-host with us today, Neshard Walker! He is one of my students who has done tremendous exploits in our society.  Listen attentively and take notes as we discuss practical strategies and insights you can apply to your current situation. This episode's power lies in its potential to transform your perspective and actions. Share these learnings with another individual, and together, let's embark on a journey of personal growth and community impact.  Some of the themes covered in this episode are: Stay focused and understand, do not let your highs get too high and your lows get too low. The journey of planning and understanding situational and spiritual awareness. Not attached to a particular outcome, but trusting God. Understanding the power of process and outcome. Does not have to manifest as you wrote it?  Watch perfection and how it makes you feel and act. Life transitions will humble us. What milestones do you have for your life? Understanding and applying aspects of emotional intelligence. Discussing the cultivation of gifts, talents, and abilities. And understanding and discerning time.  Cultivating the mindset of being a vessel. Healthy integration of supporting others and taking care of yourself. Deliberate practice Speaking the truth and having ultimate trust in you. Everyone’s chapters and plans are different, and still complement each other.  How we respond matters.  Emotional regulation is imperative, but not perfect. I can do all things no matter the circumstances. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Lord will lift a standard against. Stay ready so you do not have to get ready!   Stay accountable and do not seek external validation. Information is power. I know I belong. I will take a slow yes over a no any day. Enjoy being alive.   Confidence in YOU!   Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible.       Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants.   Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual.     Connect with us:   Facebook Page:  Existence Podcast Instagram:  @Weare_existencepodcast Email: [email protected]

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