We often make the mistake of blaming outside factors for our problems. After something terrible happens, we tend to find ways to cover immense feelings of guilt or anger, leading to a spiral of wrong decisions. Unfortunately, that spiral can result in grave consequences. How can we free ourselves from the life sentence our mistakes place on us?
In this episode, Quan Huynh talks about his imprisonment and how he came to forgive himself. He shares his struggle with fitting in as a child and how it has shaped his mindset growing up. He talks about what sparked hope within him that led him to a life of helping others.
Make sure to tune in to the episode to learn the value of forgiving yourself and taking responsibility for your choices.
Quan Huynh is the post-release program manager of Defy Ventures. It is a nonprofit organization that helps people with criminal records to transition into entrepreneurship. Before this, Quan has spent 22 years in and out of correctional institutions and was given parole from a life sentence in 2015. In 2016, Quan received the Peace Fellowship Award for his contributions to the Alternatives to Violence Project.
Quan is also the author of the Sparrow in the Razor Wire.
You can connect with Quan through his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
[03:34] “The choices we make can either turn us into a heavenly creature or a hellish creature.” —C.S. Lewis - Click Here to Tweet This
