We were all born to carry out a divine calling over our lives, which we often believe to be our dreams. In actuality, it's God dream. The dream is so much bigger than you, and the sooner you realize this, the sooner you will understand that you are one part of a grand vision.

Recognizing this truth, however, doesn't stop us from feeling discouraged and defeated along the way. It doesn't make it any less difficult to grow beyond our painful pasts or stop entertaining those in our lives who mean us no good.

In The Woman I Am Now, Nicole Elmore demonstrates what it...