We often make the mistake of blaming outside factors for our problems. After something terrible happens, we tend to find ways to cover immense feelings of guilt or anger, leading to a spiral of wrong decisions. Unfortunately, that spiral can result in grave consequences. How can we free ourselves from the life sentence our mistakes place on us?In this episode, Quan Huynh talks about his imprisonment and how he came to forgive himself. He shares his struggle with fitting in as a child and how it has shaped his mindset growing up. He talks about what sparked hope within him that led him to a life of helping others.Make sure to tune in to the episode to learn the value of forgiving yourself and taking responsibility for your choices.3 Reasons to Listen:Find out how you can bounce back from making the wrong choices.Discover how to change your life’s trajectory and help others do the same.Learn the value of choosing a better way of living.ResourcesMere Christianity by C.S. LewisSparrow in the Razor Wire by Quan HuynLord of the Flies by William GoldingEpisode DetailsAbout QuanQuan Huynh is the post-release program manager of Defy Ventures. It is a nonprofit organization that helps people with criminal records to transition into entrepreneurship. Before this, Quan has spent 22 years in and out of correctional institutions and was given parole from a life sentence in 2015. In 2016, Quan received the Peace Fellowship Award for his contributions to the Alternatives to Violence Project.Quan is also the author of the Sparrow in the Razor Wire.You can connect with Quan through his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Episode Highlights[03:11] Not Born a MurdererDuring his life sentence, a passage from C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity resonated with Quan.This quote reminded him that he was not born a murderer. He could transform his inner world by making intentional and correct choices from then on.With this, he found liberation and freedom before his parole.[03:34] “The choices we make can either turn us into a heavenly creature or a hellish creature.” —C.S. Lewis - Click Here to Tweet This[06:02] Sparrow in the Razor WireHe wrote the book for men who are in long or life-term prison sentences. 

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