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You Are What You Do, Not What You Say You’ll Do – Carl Jung

Words are powerful, but they are not enough. Carl Jung’s quote, “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do,” hits at the heart of personal integrity and self-awareness. In a world filled with intentions, promises, and endless to-do lists, it is ultimately our actions that define who we are. We often tellContinue reading “You Are What You Do, Not What You Say You’ll Do – Carl Jung”

Release the Old Story—Your Next Chapter Awaits

There comes a moment when you stop looking back with pain and start looking back with wisdom. When you lovingly examine your past—not to dwell, but to understand—you open the door to healing. The old story, the one where you carried the burden alone, where things fell apart, or where you felt stuck in cyclesContinue reading “Release the Old Story—Your Next Chapter Awaits”

Taking Responsibility: A Sacred Step Toward Growth and Alignment

Taking responsibility isn’t about wearing guilt like a badge—it’s about reclaiming your power and aligning with your truth. When we own our choices, our words, and how we show up in the world—with honesty, humility, and grace—we invite real transformation. We shift from blaming or avoiding understanding and integrating. This isn’t weakness. It’s a powerfulContinue reading “Taking Responsibility: A Sacred Step Toward Growth and Alignment”

Love yourself

🙆🏻‍♀️ *”Do you love ❤️ me?”* Alice asked. *”No, I don’t love you!”* replied the White Rabbit 🐰.Alice frowned and clasped her hands together as she did whenever she felt hurt. *”See?”* replied the White Rabbit. *”Now you’re going to start asking yourself what makes you so imperfect and what did you do wrong soContinue reading “Love yourself”

Karmic Closure: Learning Through Contrast

There’s a point in your life when things start to feel like they’re coming full circle. Old patterns return—not to punish, but to teach. This is karmic closure. It’s the quiet but powerful moment when you realize the chaos, the pain, and the heartbreaks were never random. They were assignments. And you’re finally graduating. Lately,Continue reading “Karmic Closure: Learning Through Contrast”

Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For

Trauma was my wake-up call; it hurt, but it also showed me who I AM. We don’t choose trauma. It crashes in uninvited—messy, painful, disorienting. And yet, for many of us, it becomes the pivot point. The moment everything changed. Not because we wanted it, but because we couldn’t ignore it. When it hit me,Continue reading “Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For”

Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay

We like to think that the chapter is closed once we’ve forgiven someone. But now and then, a thought sneaks in: Did they ever regret what they did to me? After everything — the loyalty, the honesty, the years of showing up — how could they just walk away or betray that? And suddenly, we’reContinue reading “Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay”

When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage

Long-distance relationships (LDRs) aren’t just about miles—they’re about effort, timing, and emotional grit. From the outside, people often romanticize them. But on the inside, it’s much more complicated. Most couples don’t talk about how hard it gets—not just the distance, but what happens when you’re finally in the same room again. I know this firsthand.Continue reading “When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage”

Now’s the Time to Move Forward

If you’ve been stuck in a rut—mentally, emotionally, creatively—this is your sign to shake things up. The fog is clearing, and new options are on the table. The confusion about what’s next? It’s starting to lift. You don’t need to have everything figured out—you just need to start. Progress doesn’t come from waiting for perfectContinue reading “Now’s the Time to Move Forward”

I Choose Me

I am worthy. Of love. Of respect. Of joy. Of a life that feels good in my soul—not just one that looks good on the outside. I don’t need to justify this. I don’t need reasons. Simply being here is enough. But life doesn’t always make it easy to hold on to that truth. EspeciallyContinue reading “I Choose Me”