Move with Gratitude

My life is built on structure and careful decisions, and I’ve spent the last several years in a role that doesn't allow for much spontaneity. When I heard Tunde say the phrase 'Move with Gratitude' mid-workout, I knew immediately that it would be my next tattoo. I’ve been itching for it ever since; it was just a matter of getting the design right.

Such a simple phrase holds so much meaning for me in so many different ways. To me, movement isn't just physical—it’s a privilege. I think of my mom in PT and her struggle just to gain an inch of independence, and it makes my own ability to run or lift feel like a gift I should never take for granted.

But I also think of the darker days—the depression and the weight of a life I didn't expect to be living right now. 'Move with Gratitude' is a promise to myself to keep moving through the hard seasons. On the days when I feel stuck or overwhelmed, these words remind me that life keeps going, and to be grateful that I am able to move forward with it. We only get one life, after all.

When it came to the design, I knew I wanted it on my forearm—a place where I’d see it every single day. I wanted to weave my parents into the piece, so I drew their birth month flowers wrapping around my wrist like a permanent tribute. The design felt just as purposeful as the words. For someone who usually overanalyzes every detail, this was different. I designed it, sat down with a friend who is a tattoo artist, and booked the appointment. I didn't leave room for second-guessing, and I haven't looked back once.