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Day: March 8, 2017

My Hero.

Here’s my hero.
#womensday #internationalwomensday #nurse #marriedlife #wife

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Posted on March 8, 2017March 11, 2017 by JS ParkPosted in Culture, Current Events, Life, RelationshipsTagged international women's day, marriage, married life, nurse, wife, women's day. Leave a comment

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When I was about seven years old, my family owned a dojo and one of our students Jeanie was a model. She was a tall beautiful blonde lady who was practically family, and she invited all of us to her very first Beauty Pageant. Somehow I ended up in the hall where the ladies prepared for the walkway. There were tons of mirrors and harsh lights and impossible clothing and a low-hanging fog from all the hairspray. I was too young to understand these things, but a part of me wanted to tell these ladies that they didn't have to do this. They didn't need to compete against each other. Trophies for everyone—why not? My family and I sat in the front row. We cheered when Jeanie took the stage. But—she didn't really look like the Jeanie that I knew. I was used to seeing her in class, shouting loudly and kicking the bag and throwing men over her shoulder. I had nothing against Beauty Pageants, but this wasn't our friend. Three older men in suits were judging all the contestants with scores down to the decimal. I was a kid with no power, no voice, but I wanted to rip those scorecards out of their hands and shred their fancy neckties. Jeanie didn't win. She got a Runner-Up prize. She had to smile the whole time while three other ladies got these huge medals and scholarships. In the hallway again, Jeanie was crying her eyes out. Mascara made valleys in her face. Someone told her, "Runner-up is not bad." I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that someone had to make such a statement. The one clear thing I remember that night is walking up to my friend as she wept in her chair, and we were face-to-face, and I whispered in her ear, "Jeanie … they were wrong. They were dead-wrong." I think she broke a smile through those dark runny tears. I never forgot it. I know I have failed plenty at lifting others up. I haven’t always used my voice for good. But I want to. I want the bravery of my seven year old self. I want the courage of a child to speak truth and beauty. And I want you to know that numbers are not you. #typewritertherapy #encouragement #inspiration #beauty #faith #story #typography #lettering #motivation #bodyimage #mentalhealth #truth #grace #love

Here I am, super excited, in front of the publishing house in Chicago. I turned in the final draft of my book just a few weeks ago. The book will be out May 2020, and I seriously can’t wait for you to read it. I’m thankful for all those who have helped to get me here. I’ll never get over it. I have realized over and over that no one can do this alone, and that no one is a main character unto themselves. I’ve been grateful to be in the shadow of wonderful leaders. I’m happy to be their support, sidekick, and cheerleader. I’m learning that the goal isn’t to be a hero of my own story, but to help you be the hero of yours. God bless and much love to each of you. #thankyou #moodypublishers @moodybible @moodyradio #thevoiceswecarry #myvoice #books #faith #encouragement #asianamerican #koreanamerican #story #chicago #testimony #moodypublishers

Hey friends! I’m excited to announce that a few months ago, I signed a book deal with Moody Publishers. I’ll be under their imprint Northfield Publishing, which also publishes the bestseller “The Five Love Languages.” . My book will be called “The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise.” I talk about wrestling with different voices including self-doubt, people-pleasing, trauma, grief, and family dynamics, and finding your voice amidst mixed messages. The book is also memoir-ish and goes through my journey as a hospital chaplain, my strange Asian-American upbringing, and constantly questioning if I’m wearing pants right now. Along with my wife, parents, and brother, I’ve dedicated the book to my dear friend John Edgerton, who passed away a couple months ago. . I recently met the Moody Team in Chicago and they’re a fantastic, spectacular, and absolutely dedicated group of people. (I also got them to do the wow face.) I felt truly loved and heard. While they work with hundreds, even thousands of people, they spoke with me as if I was their one and only client. It’s not something you can fake. I really appreciate their push towards diversity and that they’ve given me the freedom to write with my whole self, no holding back, with the ugliest parts of my story. They championed and advocated for authenticity the whole way. I’m glad to be partnering with Moody and I can’t wait for you to read the book. . The release date is May of 2020, just nine months away. Be on the lookout for a launch campaign, for podcast and radio interviews, and for free content. God bless, friends, and much love to each of you. Thank you for being a part of the journey here. #thankyou @moodypublishers @moodyradio #godbless #book #thevoiceswecarry #typewritertherapy #myvoice #asianamerican #koreanamerican #mentalhealth #trauma #faith

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