I found my ‘Yes’!

I’m a late bloomer. I was not someone who got what they wanted early in life. From love to career, I often felt like life just kept saying ‘no’ to me. I am an introvert, and I often found myself complaining and self-pitying. I would often ask God and others what I was doing wrong. I spent years trying to keep up with my peers and felt ashamed and disappointed when my plans fell through.

When I turned thirty, it all came to a head. Lifelong relationships dissolved overnight. I was hurt, and I was lost. I felt that the framework I had built my ideas and beliefs on was gone, and I quickly realized that I had no choice but to build a new one — one that was built without anyone else’s idea of who or what I should do with my life.

Up until this point, I had always discussed my decisions with someone else before making them. The idea of making a decision without someone else’s approval was terrifying. Little did I know that this was the beginning of a new way of living. I started to become my own person. I challenged myself to say ‘no.’ I took the time to figure out what I really believed in and stopped worrying about what others would think.

Nine and a half years later, I finally feel like I’ve found my ‘yes!’ In retrospect, I know that finding myself came with a price. I walked away from friends, family, colleagues, and opportunities that weren’t right for me, but it was all worth it in the end. I now feel a great sense of deep-rooted peace and joy that carries me through each and every day.

Your ‘yes!’ is waiting for you out there. So what are you waiting for?

Sending you all lots of love and light 💗