If you’ve never watched a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, I urge you to do so. It’s nothing short of a miracle. Nature is a fascinating creation from a higher power, there is no other way to explain it. 

We ourselves are a species who are supposed to be more evolved than the rest of the species. I often wonder who is actually more evolved. But that is a story for another day. 

The need to struggle to become who we’re meant to be is imperative. To have it “easy” takes away the gratitude that comes with personal growth. No one gets through this life without lumps and bumps along the way. How you manage each teaching will determine the length of time that growth is needed. Some learn quickly and others will repeat their error until the lesson is understood. 

There is no sense struggling against the inevitable. Like the caterpillar, you need to accept that growth requires struggle. <3

Everyone, living and dead, has a purpose for their life. Of the billions of people who have lived, we’ve put the spotlight on some who we feel are worthy of a mention. Truth be told, we are ALL worthy of a mention because your piece of the puzzle has to fit for the whole puzzle to make sense. 

So, if you have a vision for your life that isn’t happening, let it go and find the real reason for your existence. You’ll know what it is because it will feel right and not forced. Your purpose will come easily to you. All the right things will happen to ensure your success. Roadblocks indicate that you’re on the wrong path. Change direction swiftly. 

Not everyone is here for grandiose, but we are here for a reason. Discover yours and life will get a whole lot easier. <3

The second you stop giving love to yourself and expect someone or something to fulfill you is when you will suffer. Your expectations to be taken care of by  someone or something will only ever lead to suffering for you and for them. 

What I know for sure is that no one will love you or care about you as much as you should do this for yourself. Everyone must find comfort in their own being before they can receive or give comfort to another being. 

Attaching or hinging your wants and needs on another being will always lead to heartbreak. Being true to yourself and loving who you are will never lead to heartbreak. <3

In a world where you are made to feel like an oddity because you can’t be you, I’m giving you the go ahead to do it anyway. 

It is impossible to force yourself to conform to what goes against what you, and only you, knows to be right. All of us know right from wrong. Rule of thumb: if it intentionally hurts another living thing, then it’s wrong!

Find the freedom that comes with acceptance of self and all your quirks. When all is said and done it will only matter what your eight year old self and your eighty year old self thinks of you. <3

I’m a morning person. I can’t wait to get up and get going on the day. I love when I have light from the sun coming in my window at 5:00 a.m.  It’s nature’s way of giving me permission to be up with the birds. 

I have zero expectations for what the day will bring. I’ve learned that it’s futile to second guess what the universe has in store for me. It’s easier to go with the flow and trust that without my meddling, all will be well. Nothing good comes from forcing something that is not meant to be. 

Taking each new day as it arrives as the gift it’s meant to be has provided me with a peace that I never want to lose. <3

Because of my upbringing, I have a high threshold for pain. That’s not a badge of honour to wear because it means that I can tolerate more crap from others than I need to. 

To be disciplined is to have self control. It’s the ability to deny oneself in order to avoid unnecessary pain later. It takes a lot to not cave to one’s desire, because it’s you holding you accountable. Who’s going to know, right? Funny thing is that based on what you show the world, it’s obvious if you have discipline or not. 

No is a small word with a mighty punch to it. Use it well and use it often to protect yourself. <3