At a time when things feel completely imbalanced and many heartbreaking things are going on in the world, it is easy to feel disempowered. It is easy to convince yourself that you have zero power and control. I’m not just speaking on control over things in the world or things outside of ourselves – ThereContinue reading “Only You Have the Power to Disempower You”
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The Cost of Self-Betrayal: Why Moving Forward is Important
What you can’t afford is to continue betraying yourself and become forever cemented where you are. We often build our lives around the expectations of society, family, and friends. This in turn can stop us from doing what we feel we need to do. It can stop us from answering our calling, whatever that mayContinue reading “The Cost of Self-Betrayal: Why Moving Forward is Important”
Is Your “Self” a Shelf? Why We Play Small & Unexpected Ways to Empower The Self Now
If you hear the question, “What stops you from being your true self?” what would your answer be? Most people will say, “I fear being myself because I may fail myself”, or “If I am myself then I turn my back on the ones who need me”. My favorite, “I already am” – I wouldContinue reading “Is Your “Self” a Shelf? Why We Play Small & Unexpected Ways to Empower The Self Now”
Now You Ask
Depression, grief, sadness, and pain doesn’t need you to believe in them to exist. I dreamt of a poem about suicide and thought it important to share. Mental health is often overlooked. Why? Many believe all you should do is “push forward.” Others believe mental health is a weakness because they feel like a “pushover.”Continue reading “Now You Ask”
Change is More than Hoping and Good Thoughts
Anytime we stop growing, become stagnant, and expect life to work in our favor, we can expect life to become uncomfortable. The new year encourages “New Beginnings” in many people worldwide. I see rituals like washing away the old energy in the ocean, cleaning the house to promote new energy, purchasing new wallets and pursesContinue reading “Change is More than Hoping and Good Thoughts”
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes
Coming into your new life means letting go of patterns and people who do not fit. Many times, making room for our new selves and our lives is the most challenging part of the change. Why? Because it means letting go of old patterns and people we’ve become so attached to. These are things weContinue reading “Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes”
The Power of Looking at Ourselves Head-On
One of the best feelings in the world is when a trigger is no longer powerful – it shows just how much healing you’ve been doing. I recently came in contact with a trigger that, in the past, would’ve sent me overboard. It would’ve intensely irritated my abandonment wound. However, at this moment, the triggerContinue reading “The Power of Looking at Ourselves Head-On”
People Will Question Who You’re Becoming. Heal Anyways.
When the control of others creeps in, double down on living your truth because it’s you that has to walk this path – Not them. When we begin to think of ourselves and live for ourselves, many of us feel guilty. We feel as if we’re doing something wrong and we’re abandoning the others inContinue reading “People Will Question Who You’re Becoming. Heal Anyways.”
Instead of Walking, Take A Step.
You came to see what has to go. Now it’s time to grow out of what is your mind and soul right now. It’s time to go. Yes, those chilling words you speak to your soul, your heart, and your feet -“It’s time to go.” Does anyone else feel the energy flow to their legsContinue reading “Instead of Walking, Take A Step.”
You’re Mentally & Spiritually Outgrowing People and Places Around You.
“You’re not depressed, you’ve just mentally outgrown the people and places around you, and as a result, you feel alienated.” How many are feeling this currently? 🙋🏾♀️ At this moment, it feels like a massive shift in life – “Change is happening” is said a lot, I know, because it is life. What’s different aboutContinue reading “You’re Mentally & Spiritually Outgrowing People and Places Around You.”
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