Season 2: Series 6: Episode 4- Unwritten Chapters: Reframing Plans and the Idea of Deserving September 21, 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: See through multiple perspectives Seeing the other side of a situation Tapping into your second nature and skillset There is another path for me Take time to develop yourself Loving yourself is key Surpassing some experiences our parents have had in life. How to support our children as they walk in their purpose?  We must be a community and build partnerships with us. Be a resource!  Embrace the alternative paths Love yourself and embrace yourself Gratitude will change your mindset Everyone has someone to go to for support Being curious, not judgmental  Hold ourselves accountable Anticipate the shifts and know plans are guides, not set models to follow Gathering practices for our toolbox Practice the art of being present Embrace different ways of doing and being Self-worth is not conditional Show some of the messiness and being vulnerable  Resilience grows in the gaps and pivots  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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