Hi there! It's Stephanie :)

your weekly breath of fresh air

Welcome to the journey of growth and connection! 🌱 

This month, our focus is on community, and each week, I’ll be sharing valuable insights through
the ONA method to help cultivate the io leader within you.

Bible verse of the week…
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”  1 Peter 4:10

My intimate journal…
What if South Korea wasn’t the country we know today? What if it had never gained independence from Japan?

What happens if the younger generation loses hope? Why not change the system? Why not I be a part of that change?

I know what you’re thinking: "Is she dreaming too big? That’s not achievable. Good luck." But let me tell you a story about Yu Gwan Sun. This Thursday, South Korea celebrated Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day), and as I read about its history, I came across the story of Yu Gwan Sun. At just 16 years old, she became a leader in the independence movement.

According to an article from The New York Times, “She was influenced by her father, who taught her about Christianity and instilled traditional Confucian values of nationalism and civic awareness. Nine members of the Yu family — spanning three generations — were involved in the independence movement.” Her story moved me deeply. I couldn’t stop thinking about how hard it must have been for her, as a young girl, to be involved in such a noble cause. She sacrificed her entire life for what she believed in, envisioning a future for South Korea. But what if she hadn’t used her gifts and instead lived a ‘normal life’? Then, nothing would have changed.

I believe each of us is gifted with talents and passions worth fighting for in service to our community. This is how society advances and history continues.

As Spencer J. Cox wisely said, “If we really want to change the world, we have to start with changing our hearts.” By nourishing our inner-self and faith, we can collectively shape a brighter future for ourselves and the generations to come.
This week, we will delve into the second step of the ONA method: Nourish Spirit

My challenge to you this week…
…is to consider what truly ignites your spirit. Reflect on a problem you see: What if (problem)? Why not (solution)? WHY NOT ME?
Think about how you can contribute to your community using your unique gifts. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a grand vision; meaningful change often comes from small actions taken consistently every day.

ONA Book Club…
I AND THOU by Martin Buber.

“This initial and long-continuing relational character of every essential phenomenon makes it also easier to understand a certain spiritual element of primitive life that is much discussed and observed, but not yet properly grasped, in present-day study. I mean that mysterious power the idea of which has been traced, through many variations, in the form of the beliefs or in the knowledge (both being still one) of many nature peoples.”

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I would love to read your pov and hear how these ideas resonate with you.

Let's learn and grow together!

Stay tuned every week for insights that empower you to become an io leader.

Looking forward to our journey together!

Best,

Stephanie.