Rosa Parks

Courage Born From Clarity of Purpose

Parks’s statement also speaks to everyday struggles, from confronting a difficult conversation to changing careers. People often feel paralyzed not by the task itself but by the fog surrounding it. By clarifying even a small, necessary step—drafting an email, scheduling a meeting, seeking advice—they can weaken fear’s hold. Over time, each completed step reinforces a sense of agency, echoing Parks’s example on a smaller scale: once you truly see what you must do, the fear of acting begins to fade. [...]

Each Person Must Live Their Life as a Model for Others - Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks, an iconic figure in the civil rights movement, exemplified these principles through her courageous actions. Her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white person was a pivotal moment in the struggle for racial equality, demonstrating how one individual's actions can serve as a model for others. [...]