Episode Details

In this deeply moving episode of OMM, Liz Murray shares her remarkable story of overcoming unimaginable adversity—from a childhood marked by her mother’s addiction to experiencing homelessness as a teenager. At just 11 years old, Liz witnessed her mother trying to trade her sister's coat for drugs, a heartbreaking moment that ultimately introduced her to the Serenity Prayer, a message of hope and resilience that would guide her through life’s darkest moments.🔑 Key Insights:

• The Serenity Prayer: Liz reflects on how the Serenity Prayer, found on a Narcotics Anonymous coin, became a beacon in her life, helping her accept the things she couldn’t change while empowering her to focus on what she could. Amid the chaos of losing her mother and living on the streets, this prayer provided a sense of calm and focus 💭🙏
• Choosing to change: Rather than being consumed by the storm of homelessness, Liz focused on her education, choosing to return to high school and eventually being accepted into Harvard University. She embodies the wisdom of John Wooden's quote, "Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do," and turned what seemed impossible into a story of triumph and personal transformation 🌱🎓
• Resilience and determination: Liz’s story is not only about survival but about the power of determination, education, and believing in yourself. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder of our ability to shape our destinies, no matter how stormy life’s challenges may seem 🌪️💪

🎧 Tune in to hear Liz Murray’s incredible journey from homelessness to Harvard, and be inspired to focus on what you can control, even in the eye of life’s storm. #LizMurray #SerenityPrayer #OMM #Resilience #HomelessnessToHarvard #NeverGiveUp #EducationIsPower #OvercomingAdversity #InnerStrength #JohnWooden

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