“Sometimes the breakdown is really the breakthrough in disguise. Between the broken ankle, the job loss, and the late-night tears, I realized I was being rerouted, not rejected. This chapter is about choosing growth over grief, learning to rise when life ‘life’s,’ and remembering that yesterday’s price is not today’s price.”
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5:41 AM- A Heart Heavy with Truth
It hit me before sunrise—how heavy healing can feel.
Some mornings, it’s not motivation I need. It’s honesty.
I’m learning that letting myself feel it is part of moving through it.
And today, that’s enough.
💭 Have you ever had a moment where the truth sat on your chest before the day began?
Share if this speaks to you—or save it for the next time your heart wakes up early.
Finding My Focus Again: From Frustration to Forward Motion
I was overwhelmed, distracted, and stuck in cycles that kept me still.
But the moment I stopped beating myself up for falling behind,
I started moving forward again. Slowly. Intentionally.
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.
🧠 What helps you refocus when life gets loud?
Let me know in the comments or save this post as your reminder to begin again.
Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions
Healing in silence taught me this: not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your becoming.
In Week 2 of my series Pretty. Powerful. Protected., I reflect on Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions—a lesson in keeping your peace sacred and your plans protected. This one hit deep and personal.
Read the full post now and tap into the power of being quietly unstoppable.
Maybe I Needed This Break
Maybe I wasn’t falling off. Maybe I was falling back into myself.
This break taught me that rest is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
I didn’t need to push through. I needed to pause.
And now, I return softer, clearer, and more rooted than before.
🌱 Have you given yourself permission to slow down lately?
Drop a 🌸 if this resonates or share this with someone who needs the reminder.
12 Minutes and 45 Seconds: A Crash Out Confession
“If this is what healing feels like… I’m ready for more.” I went on a 12-minute and 45-second rant on the way home from—well, honestly—a crash out. That’s the best way I can describe it. It was heavy. Raw. Unfiltered.Full of self-doubt.Jealousy.Blame.Pressure.Emotion.Overthinking.All within 12 minutes and 45 seconds. And I complained. Yes—I complained. I cried.Continue reading “12 Minutes and 45 Seconds: A Crash Out Confession”
Law 1: Never Outshine the Master
I’m starting a 12-week journey through The 48 Laws of Power—but not from a place of manipulation. From reflection. From emotional growth. From learning how to protect my peace and stop handing away my light.
This week, I’m diving into Law 1: Never Outshine the Master—and the uncomfortable truth about being “too good” too soon.
Read it now. Reflect with me. Grow intentionally.
The Everything Shower That Reset My Whole Spirit
This morning called for an everything shower. Nair, exfoliate, moisturize-yes. But most importantly, I spoke love and life over myself. I’m deep in my DIY era, learning to pour into me more intentionally-despite the chaos, the pressure, the circumstances I’m navigating. There’s something sacred about that hot water hitting your body and washing away theContinue reading “The Everything Shower That Reset My Whole Spirit”
Learning Out Loud: My Unfiltered Thoughts on Motherhood
I haven’t written much about being a mother. Not because I didn’t want to—but because I was scared of being judged. This post is my way of letting you in. Of learning, loving, and healing—out loud.
🔥 The Power Series: Why I’m Breaking Down The 48 Laws of Power
This week marks the beginning of my 12-week power series, Pretty. Powerful. Protected. I’m starting with Law 1 from The 48 Laws of Power—Never Outshine the Master. Through personal reflection, I’m exploring the balance between shining brightly and playing smart. This series is part self-work, part study, and all about reclaiming your light on your own terms.
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