For me, that word has always been stickability. 💫
My aunt used to tell me I had it. Sometimes casually, sometimes proudly. She’d look at me with this knowing smile—like she could already see the version of myself I was still growing toward.
Recently, as I’ve been walking through the tender, sacred process of honoring her life and navigating the logistics of her passing, I realized something profound:
She was the true embodiment of stickability.
She didn’t just speak it—she lived it.
And now, more than ever, I understand what she saw in me. 💛
🌱 So… What Exactly Is Stickability?
Stickability is the quiet, steady courage to keep going when life gets messy, unpredictable, or heavy.
It’s…
- ✨ Perseverance wrapped in grace.
- ✨ Resilience with heart.
- ✨ Commitment fueled by something deeper than convenience.
In a world obsessed with instant gratification and “overnight success,” stickability feels almost old-school. It’s not glamorous. It’s the long nights, the slow healing, the staying when your feelings want to flee. 😔➡️💪
But stickability is where the real magic happens:
- Where growth unfolds
- Where identity forms
- Where purpose settles in
- Where your character is shaped and refined
💛 Auntie’s Way: Stickability Personified
Being with my aunt in her final stretch of life opened my eyes to how deeply we shared this trait.
She didn’t quit—
Not on people.
Not on hope.
Not on life. 🌺
Every story, every memory, every detail that surfaced during this time made one thing unmistakably clear:
She kept showing up.
Even when tired and unsure.
Even when life demanded more than it gave.
Even without recognition or applause.
And suddenly, her seeing “stickability” in me felt like one of the most meaningful compliments I’ve ever received—a sacred inheritance. A generational trait I’m honored to carry and pass on. 🌼
🔥 Why Stickability Matters (Especially Right Now)
Let’s be honest: the world feels heavy lately.
So much uncertainty.
So much pressure.
So many quiet battles behind closed doors. 😞
And this—right now—is exactly when stickability becomes its most powerful teacher:
✔️ Progress Over Perfection
You don’t need to have it all together—you just need to keep moving. 🚶🏽♀️
✔️ Every Small Step Counts
Tiny wins build into big breakthroughs. Nothing is wasted. 🌱✨
✔️ Obstacles Aren’t Signs to Quit
Resistance builds strength. Challenges shape resilience. 💪
✔️ Your Pace Is Your Own
Slow growth is still growth—still beautiful, still worthy. 🐢💚
Stickability doesn’t promise an easy path…
But it promises you’ll reach somewhere worth going. 🌄
🌤️ Carrying Her With Me
As I move through her lessons, her memories, and the quiet moments of reflection, I want to embody stickability the way she did—not out of obligation, but out of love.
Every time I keep going when stopping would be easier…
Every time I push through a hard moment…
Every time I choose persistence over defeat…
I feel her with me.
Encouraging.
Cheering silently.
Smiling.
Asking for blessings, the way she always did. 🤍
Her legacy isn’t only in what she did—it’s in what she believed others could do. In what she believed I could do.
And that?
That’s a gift I’ll carry forever. 🎁
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If you’re reading this and feeling tired, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, let me gently remind you:
You have more stickability in you than you realize.
Keep going.
Keep showing up.
Keep honoring the dreams you haven’t spoken out loud yet. ✨
Persistence isn’t loud or glamorous…
But it’s powerful.
And often, it’s the thing that carries us exactly where we’re meant to be. 💖
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