9. THE GIFT

There comes a quiet moment after the journey ends. The suitcase is unpacked, the stories are fresh, and life begins to feel more like your own. That moment is not the conclusion. It's the beginning of something even more sacred: the offering.

In this second-to-last episode of Season One, Mike reflects on the quiet power of gifts born from our deepest wounds. 

Through stories of childhood loss, the ache of belonging, and examples from Maya Angelou, Frida Kahlo, and Martin Luther King Jr., he explores how pain, when faced and integrated, can become our greatest contribution.

This isn’t about building a brand or monetizing your purpose. It’s about letting your gift live in the world simply because it’s yours to give.

If you’ve been wondering if what you carry is enough, this episode is for you.

Soul Prompts

1. What have you lived through that softened you or shaped you — and what wisdom did it leave behind?
   
   
2. Where in your life do you already offer your gift, even if no one notices?
   
   
3. What would it look like to express your gift freely, without needing it to be validated?

Practice

Set aside 30 minutes this week to offer your gift in a way no one expects.
No announcement, no audience, no social media post. Just you, showing up from the most whole part of yourself.

CONTINUE THE JOURNEY:

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