Some days, the mountain looks immovable.
We all have mountains in our lives. But we were made to climb. When the path is steep, every step forward counts.
Sometimes it's not about how fast you climb, but how deeply you grow along the way. The mountain gives you perspective. It reminds you of your grit. Every time you pause to catch your breath, every time you choose to keep going, you're building something within yourself that can't be shaken. And that strength, that steady continuing on, is what truly moves mountains.
I struggle with believing in myself, that I can do what I set forth to. It's not a fear of failure, but one of succeeding.
- Can I do well, can my business really take off?
- Will I be able to handle it?
- Is that what I want?
- What if I say something wrong?
- What if I'm a fraud?
What if, what if, what if. This is the endless cycle of doubt that tries to hold us down.
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Ready or Not: Facing Life's Mountains
We imagine there will be a day when we finally feel ready to take on big opportunities, that we'll wake up suddenly bold and certain. But ready never looks like that. Most of the time, ready doesn't show up. It happens in the small choices we make while still carrying that fear.
I'm not sure if there has ever been a time where I went for the big thing, because I thought I was ready. I remember around a year ago, I really wanted to push my business to grow and thrive, but I was definitely not ready. At the same time, my daughter was going through her own "not ready" anxieties. I made matching Do it Scared rings for us. Because often that is the most we can give, doing it, while scared.
How to Build the Strength to Say Yes
Real courage is rarely loud. It looks like sitting with your fear and deciding to try anyway. It looks like letting go of perfection. Like asking hard questions. Like saying, "This matters to me."
For me, it looks like showing up for this business, on days when I feel strong, and days when I feel unsure. But still hitting "publish." That's growth. So many clichés really pull me along on this journey. Do it Scared, Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's doing it anyway etc.
And sometimes, I just have to do it fast. There are times when I know, that if I let myself, I will waver back and forth forever. In those moments I just do it really fast, before I have a chance to talk myself out if it.
These may not be the perfect strategies, but they're working for me, and sometimes that's all we need to keep moving forward.
Say yes, even when it feels too big.
Becoming the Person Who Can Handle Big Opportunities
These mountains used to feel like proof of how far I still had to go, how much I hadn't yet done. But now I see them differently. I see how many times I have moved these mountains. The climb itself is what prepares me. It's where I build the resilience, and courage, and the capacity I need for the opportunities I want.
The mountains remind me that it's okay for the path to be steep. That pausing for breath is not the same as giving up. That resting is necessary. And that every single small step I take, is preparing me for more.
Wearing a symbol of that strength helps me remember: I'm climbing. I am enough, and I'm doing this.
If that speaks to where you are right now, explore my collection of strength and courage jewelry designed to remind you of your resilience:
Gold Move Mountains Necklace - a reminder that every step counts
Lotus Flower Necklace - growth through hardship
I Am the Storm Ring - resilience in the face of adversity
Anchor Necklace in Rose Gold - grounding during times of change
Do it Scared Ring - courage when you're not ready
The Deeper Meaning Behind Each Piece
Every piece of Simpli Stamped jewelry starts with intention. When I'm at my workbench, stamping each letter by hand, I think about the person who will wear it. Will this ring bring them comfort during a tough time? Will this necklace remind them of their strength when doubt creeps in? Handmade jewelry holds a kind of significance that mass-produced pieces can't match. It's imperfect in the best way, unique, like you. Each piece is a blend of care, meaning, and story. When you wear a Simpli Stamped piece, you're not just wearing jewelry; you're wearing a reflection of your own journey.
You Are More Ready Than You Know: Keep Climbing
You don't need to feel fearless to be brave. You don't have to have all the answers to take the next step. Your strength is in showing up, in your heart, in your hope, in your effort.
Whatever mountain you're facing, keep going. You're not behind. You're not broken. You're becoming ready for the opportunities ahead of you.
Jewelry that whispers 'you can do this' can be the smallest nudge we need on the hardest days. If you want a daily reminder of your journey, find one that feels like yours here.
The Author: Amber Saffo
Amber Saffo is the heart and hands behind Simpli Stamped, a minimalist jewelry brand rooted in empowerment and self-love. Inspired by her own journey of overcoming self-doubt, Amber handcrafts meaningful pieces designed to remind women of their worth and inner strength. Through Simpli Stamped, Amber strives to uplift and inspire women, one thoughtfully crafted piece at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to move mountains in life?
Moving mountains means facing life's biggest challenges and opportunities with courage, persistence, and hope. It's about taking small steps even when you're unsure or afraid.
How can jewelry inspire strength and courage?
Jewelry can serve as a daily reminder of your inner strength and resilience. Wearing pieces like our Move Mountains Necklace or Do It Scared Ring helps you stay grounded and empowered through life's challenges.
What jewelry symbolizes new beginnings and growth?
Jewelry like the Lotus Flower Necklace and Move Mountains Necklace symbolize new beginnings, growth through adversity, and the courage to embrace change.
