In this reflective episode, Candace shares a moment at work that sparked a deeper realization: nothing about who you are is ever wasted. Wherever you go, you are the magic — and your presence creates ripples far beyond what you can see.
In this thoughtful episode of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, Candace reflects on a conversation with a colleague that stayed with her — a comment about her as a classroom teacher and whether that magic was being wasted now that she teaches physical education.
She opens up about the bittersweet contrast between the two worlds: the deep, daily connections and creative freedom of the classroom, and the fast-paced, physically demanding rhythm of the gym, where she sees every child but for only fleeting moments. Each space offers its own gifts, its own challenges, and its own kind of fulfillment.
Through this reflection, Candace arrives at a powerful truth: nothing is wasted. You are the variable. You are the magic. Whether you’re given thirty minutes or a full day, your energy, care, and presence create ripples that move outward in ways you may never fully witness.
If you’ve ever questioned a choice you’ve made, wondered if you should be somewhere else, or feared that a part of you isn’t being fully used, this episode is a loving reminder — your essence follows you wherever you go.