Looking back, I’ve come to understand a crucial truth: success isn’t just about talent or hard work—it’s about who you surround yourself with. The people you align with can either propel you forward or hold you back. If you spend your time with people who lack strong values—whether in their personal lives, their business ethics,…

From a young age, I always sensed there was something inherently special about me. A quiet knowing guided me through much of my life, leading to incredible opportunities, meaningful events, and poignant relationships. Yet, despite this inner spark, I never quite reached the pinnacle of success I envisioned. Looking back, I realize why. It wasn’t…

One of the hardest lessons in life is realizing that loving anything or anyone too much—outside of yourself—can lead to pain. Whether it’s your career, your children, your spouse, or your parents, placing your happiness solely in them will eventually lead to disappointment. This isn’t because they’re unworthy of your love, but because no one…

True self-love begins with a single, pivotal step: radical honesty with yourself. It’s easy to say, “I love myself,” but how can that be true if you can’t face your deepest feelings, admit your needs, and acknowledge your wants? Self-love isn’t just about indulgence or affirmations; it’s about sitting with your raw emotions, no matter…

For years, I was trapped by fear. Fear of losing people, of not being loved or respected, kept me in situations that didn’t make me happy. I tolerated disrespect and mistreatment, thinking it was better than being alone. But this only led to people taking advantage of me, while I stayed stuck in a life…

True self-control isn’t about quick responses, or simply resisting an impulse in the moment. It’s about the quiet, patient work of sitting with your own pain, frustration, and disappointments—long enough to process them and come out on the other side calm and clear. In the past, I would react instantly. A hurtful comment, a frustrating…

For years, I struggled to make decisive choices that genuinely served me. I often rushed, driven by a sense of urgency and the need to please others, only to regret my decisions later. It became clear that my indecisiveness and confusion weren’t just bad habits—they were the natural result of years spent ignoring my own…

Sometimes, we run from our true feelings, convincing ourselves it’s easier to keep busy than to face the truth inside. I recently found myself doing exactly that. Deep down, I knew I was in love, but rather than embracing it, I chose to distract myself with work and endless tasks. It was easy, seductive even—busyness…

Yesterday taught me a powerful lesson about the importance of beginning each day by facing my emotions. Instead of sitting with the painful feelings that were stirring inside me, I chose to ignore them. I filled my morning with work, busy tasks, and distractions—anything to avoid the heaviness of hopelessness, loneliness, and emptiness. For a…

For years, I wrestled with finding true, authentic relationships. I was stuck in a cycle of attracting people and opportunities that weren’t right for me, from friends and partners to career paths and business ventures. The relationships I found myself in felt empty, lacking the depth and honesty I craved. But what I now realize…

Sometimes, the lessons we need most don’t arrive until much later in life. For me, they came crashing down at 52. By that point, I had spent years running—running from myself, my fears, and the deep-seated pain I didn’t want to face. I thought I was in control, but in reality, my fears were running…

There was a time when I had no real control over myself. Anxiety dominated my mind, and I constantly found myself ruminating and overthinking every situation, feeling trapped in a cycle of worry. Overthinking gave me the illusion of control, but it was rooted in fear. Instead of addressing those fears, I would retreat into…

A few days ago, I was angry. I lashed out at God for slowing me down, for stripping away my routines, my busyness, and my constant discipline. I didn’t want to feel the discomfort within me—the boredom, pain , emptiness , the unfamiliar stillness. I was avoiding it all by pushing myself harder. But in…

For much of my life, I’ve been driven by discipline. I watched what I ate, when I slept, and how much I exercised, holding myself to rigid routines. Even in self-care, I was hard on myself, punishing my body with a relentless “you should” mindset. But then, I stopped. I realized that all this control…

For me, peace is simple: it’s no longer feeling the need to pose post, perform, or please anyone. I’ve spent years caught up in a world that values image over authenticity, especially in the etiquette and image business, where perfection and polish are expected. The pressure to portray that “all is well” was exhausting, and…

Looking back, I’ve come to realize that perhaps marrying my husband was a mistake—but divorcing him may have been an even bigger one. It’s not that I regret the decisions themselves, but what I regret most is the impact they’ve had on my son. When I got married, I wasn’t in a good emotional place.…

I’ve come to realize that when I moved on too quickly in the past, it wasn’t because I was ready—it was because I didn’t want to process the pain I was feeling. I thought that by jumping into something new, whether it was a relationship or a new situation, I could regain control of my…

Moving on too quickly can be one of the most self-defeating decisions we make, especially when it’s driven by fear, loneliness, or external pressures. Many of us believe that jumping into a new relationship, job, or situation will heal our wounds, but the truth is, without fully processing our emotions and experiences, we risk carrying…

In some of my most vulnerable moments, I have placed my trust in doctors, believing they had my best interests at heart. Sadly, I’ve been burned by many who project an air of care and compassion but are actually more interested in profit than healing. These doctors use polished public relations tactics to win patients’…