Nobody has the power to tell me who I am

If there is one thing that has been resonating with me today, its that no one knows our journey and our story as intimately as we do. Of course on the surface that’s an obvious statement and goes without saying, but the deeper I considered it the more I realised just how empowering it is.Continue reading “Nobody has the power to tell me who I am”

We already know what we need to do

A lesson I’ve learned lately is walking away from all that no longer serves you at the exact moment when you know you should, and not a second too late. It has helped me to be more discerning about that tipping point that happens when it comes to people, places and things that can determineContinue reading “We already know what we need to do”

The secret sauce and missing piece

I believe the universe wants to give us exactly what we are asking for. The desires of our heart – especially the ones way deep down in that vulnerable space that we try to hide – are not by accident. They are meant for us to embody, to live out and to flourish in. ButContinue reading “The secret sauce and missing piece”

It’s almost like that’s the point

Whenever I find myself in one of my existential pits I often find myself thinking, “What’s the point of all this shit?”. I am reminded that I generally fall into the camp of believing that the point is whatever you want it to be. Which is not actually very comforting, when I am down thereContinue reading “It’s almost like that’s the point”

I’m leaving it all behind and travelling light

A mentor of mine said recently, “Travel light and be a light.” It made reflect on on all the things I believe I need to bring with me in the next season of my life and it made me realize there are things I am carrying that are not meant to go with me. BeliefContinue reading “I’m leaving it all behind and travelling light”

Heartbreak reflections #1: ain’t no rush baby, let it burn nice and slow

Reflections from a heartbreak: Some people come into your life and get a VIP ticket, straight from stranger ville all the way to lover’s lane, completely bypassing friend zone. What that can mean is that when the train makes its way back around, it is once again an express ride straight from entangled, passionate butContinue reading “Heartbreak reflections #1: ain’t no rush baby, let it burn nice and slow”

Even if there are no guarantees, I will still give it my best shot

This season of my life feels very special. It is especially difficult, messy, and lonely. I find myself asking on a daily basis, “How?” How will I get through the day, how will I find the time, how will I meet my daily non-negotiable goals, how will I muster the words to write a blog?Continue reading “Even if there are no guarantees, I will still give it my best shot”

The voice in my head that challenges me to be better

Whenever I start to think to myself, “I wouldn’t have done it that way, I could do it so much better, there’s nothing I can learn here…”, there is a voice inside of me that is quick to smack my head and tells me to pause a second. “Well, if you could do it betterContinue reading “The voice in my head that challenges me to be better”