One day, out of the blue, my oldest child stated matter-of-factly to me: "Mommy, I think you could be in the Rebel Girls book."

The book she was referring to is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women (by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo). So...there are some real icons in there!

Taken aback, touched and curious, I asked, "What would my story be about?" She thought for a moment, then shrugged and said, "I don't know yet. But I'll save the last page for you."

Wow. I was deeply moved. And, in awe.

She was holding a huge container for me to grow into...to Become More.

She believed in me.

In that moment, I could feel my own belief in myself grow. Any disappointment or doubt I had about my life - the paths not taken, the milestones not achieved, the person I thought I'd be but wasn't - seemed to dissolve in an instant, and I felt a new sense of hope and possibility emerge.

My story's still being written, I remembered with a smile. I'm still crafting it!

I wanted to invite you to remember this today: you're still writing your story too. And that means you still have the opportunity to find your voice, take a stand for what matters most, and share who you are with the world... You're crafting your story of rebellion one choice at a time.

And, I want you to know that I'm holding a huge container for YOU...to grow into and become who you're truly meant to be.

I believe in you.

So...what's the rebel story you long to write with your life?

I’m holding a page in this book for YOUR story.