When Purpose Speaks Through a Friend

In the Foreword of Tears of a Lost Soul, 2nd Edition, Lashonder reflects on how the book came to be—not from a grand plan, but from a friend’s heartfelt plea. She shares how she initially didn’t realize the magnitude of what was being asked of her. But in honoring that request, something powerful was set in motion.

She explains that sometimes, the call on your life doesn’t come with flashing lights. It comes through a trusted voice, a quiet nudge, or a moment that feels ordinary. But when you choose to honor it, lives—including your own—can be transformed.

This story reminds us that purpose often shows up in unexpected ways. The voice of a friend can become the spark that lights a fire in you.

Take Action: Think about a request someone has made of you that’s been sitting on your heart. Maybe it’s time to act on it.

Read the Foreword of Tears of a Lost Soul, 2nd Edition for the full story that started it all.