Life doesn’t always follow the script we imagined.
Maybe you’re a young adult just starting out, feeling overwhelmed by choices, unsure which path to take. Or perhaps you’re in midlife, looking at your journey—some victories, some heartbreaks—and wondering if it’s too late to start over.
But here’s the truth: You are never stuck.
As long as you have the will to change, you can rewrite your story. Not just tweak it—but transform it.
And it all starts with reimagining who Am I and What does the best version of myself look like.
The Little Girl and the Broken Kite
There was once a little girl named Lila who had a favorite kite. It was bright red with golden ribbons, soaring beautifully every time she ran with it.
One day, the wind shifted suddenly, and the kite crashed into a tree, its frame snapping. Heartbroken, Lila picked it up and asked her grandfather if they could fix it.
He examined it carefully and said, “We could patch it, but it will never fly quite the same. Or… we could build something even better.”
Lila’s eyes lit up. Over the next few days, they gathered materials, designed a stronger frame, and created a kite more beautiful than before. The day they finally flew it, it soared higher than she ever imagined.
Her grandfather smiled and said, “See? Sometimes, what breaks isn’t meant to be patched. It’s meant to be rebuilt.”
And so it is with us.
The Power to Transform Is Already in You
For decades, people have tried to reinvent themselves with makeovers—new clothes, new hairstyles, even new teeth. And sure, it might make them feel different for a while.
But real transformation? It starts from the inside.
If you want a new life, you don’t just need a new look. You need a new mindset.
Because the truth is:
As you think, so you are.
Your current reality is the sum of your past decisions. But here’s the good news: Your future is the sum of the choices you make starting now.
Who’s in Your Circle? Growth or Stagnation?
There’s a saying:
“Birds of a feather flock together.”
Look at the people in your life. Are they inspiring you to grow? Do they push you toward your best self?
Or do they keep you comfortable in places you’ve outgrown?
Not everyone is meant to go where you’re headed. Some people can’t breathe at higher altitudes, and that’s okay. Let them stay where they are.
Stop waiting for others to change before you step into your greatness.
The Blueprint for Reimagining Yourself
Acknowledge Where You Are
Be brutally honest with yourself. What’s working? What’s holding you back? Awareness is the first step toward transformation.
“Decide who you want to become, then ask that future version of yourself the right questions and listen for the answers. Make your decisions from that perspective—because you’re not just choosing for who you are today, you’re choosing for the person you are becoming. The wiser decisions you make today will bring you closer to your dreams tomorrow.”
“Every choice you make is a step toward or away from that future. So, choose with intention, think beyond the present moment, and act in alignment with the life you want to create.”
Not who society says you should be. Not what others expect. Who do YOU know, deep down, you were meant to be?
Take Action—NOW.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not when “things calm down.” Now.
Read the books that elevate your thinking.
Change the habits that no longer serve you.
Surround yourself with people who make you better.
Your future self is waiting. Every moment you delay is a moment lost.
So step forward—boldly, fearlessly, and with purpose. The life you dream of isn’t found in hesitation. It’s built in the choices you make today.
Your Future Starts Now
This isn’t just another motivational pep talk.
This is your moment. Pause. Breathe. Let that sink in.
Right now, in this very second, you have the power to decide—to shift, to grow, to become. Will your next choice move you closer to the life you dream of, or further away? Whatever you desire will be, because you choose to keep going or to give up. It has always been, and will always be, your choice.
So, what will you choose? Who will you become?
Reimagine yourself.
Rebuild your life.
Rewrite your story.
Like Lila’s kite, maybe parts of you have been broken. Maybe your past didn’t go as planned.
But hear me when I say this—you are not your past. You are your potential.
I believe in you. And now, as you start believing in yourself, I know it’s only a matter of time before the world sees you standing on the other side of your dreams.
Just imagine—what if the best version of you hasn’t even been built yet?
The life you long for isn’t waiting for “someday.”
It’s waiting for you to say yes to yourself—today.
Until next week.
Love Always,
John Maurice
This article is dedicated to my daughter Aaliyah
Happy Birthday babygirl
Love Always
Dad
