I want to share a story I read a few years ago.

A woman was allergic to pink roses. Just being near them would trigger sneezing fits, a runny nose, and watery eyes. One day, she was at an important meeting, preparing for a major presentation. As she sat at the conference table, she saw the receptionist bring in a bouquet of pink roses to place in the center of the table.

The moment she saw them, her allergy kicked in—she began sneezing uncontrollably. Panic set in. What if I can’t present? she thought. Just then, two people walked past her, admiring the bouquet. One said, “It’s unbelievable how real these artificial flowers look!” The moment she heard that, she sighed in relief—and miraculously, her sneezing stopped.

That’s the power of our mind. It’s unique. It’s powerful. It believes what we tell it—whether it’s panic or peace, fear or faith. You can either train it to feel hopeless or teach it to believe everything will be okay. Feed your mind with calm, strength, and trust—even in uncertain times. Because sometimes, the only thing standing between chaos and clarity… is how you manipulate your mind.

What will you say to yourself the next time you feel stuck?