Leading in your community isn’t always easy — but it’s always worth it. Between the conversations you spark, the connections you nurture, and the small steps that lead to big change, you’re helping create something lasting. And that takes heart.
This space is here to refuel your tank. Here, you’ll find words to lift your spirit, steady your focus, and remind you that even the quietest efforts can have a powerful ripple effect. Scroll through. Breathe deep. Take what you need. Then head back out onto the Porch with purpose and a little more wind in your sails.
Momentum Matters
For when you're building steam and need that extra push to keep going.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
“Never underestimate the power of showing up.” — Unknown“Little by little, a little becomes a lot.” — Tanzanian Proverb
Heart for the Work
For when you need to reconnect with the why behind what you do.
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” — Dr. Seuss
“Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something that makes belonging matter.” — Brian Solis
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” — Rumi
Hope for the Road Ahead
For when the journey feels long and you need to know it’s worth it.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” — Mother Teresa
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” — Martin Luther
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
