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Embrace Who You Are

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“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” — Brené Brown

This quote speaks to one of the deepest struggles we face as human beings: the tension between external expectations and our authentic selves. From childhood, we are shaped by family beliefs, cultural norms, and social pressures that tell us who we should be—how we should act, speak, succeed, and even feel. Over time, these expectations can become a heavy mask, disconnecting us from our true identity and creating a life that pleases others but fails to nourish our own spirit.

Letting go of who we think we’re “supposed” to be is not an act of rebellion; it is an act of liberation. It requires courage to question the roles we’ve adopted and to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we have silenced for acceptance. Embracing who we truly are means choosing honesty over perfection, presence over performance, and self-compassion over self-judgment. It invites us to recognize our strengths, vulnerabilities, and unique gifts without apology.

When we align with our authentic selves, we step into a life that feels lighter, more meaningful, and more grounded. We begin to create relationships built on truth rather than image, make decisions that reflect our values, and develop confidence from within rather than from the approval of others. Ultimately, Brown’s message reminds us that authenticity is not a destination—it is a daily practice of returning to ourselves with patience, love, and the belief that we are enough just as we are.

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Everything Will be OK

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Would you believe me if I tell you everything will be okay? Would you stop crying if I tell you the situation that makes you think life is worthless will make perfect sense in the future, and you will be grateful for it? Please, I am the living proof!

I was rejected by almost every family member when I was 17. You’re probably asking why? What did you do?

    I stood up against my predator.

  • And would have done the same thing again today regardless of all the awful things that happened in my life because I didn’t let him take a piece of me.

    • Today I am grateful for my story because it makes me ME. My friends think that I am strong because I didn’t/ don’t let go. But, I believe that I am just a strong woman who knows her weakness. I took some selfish decisions because I wasn’t strong enough for the reality.

    Here I am today, right where I belong with my lovely tow kids who are giving me every reason to continue this journey!

    Please remember you are going through this because you have what it takes to turn it into the best chapter of your story.

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    Where Are Your Priorities?

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    One of the most important thing that I learn in my journey of becoming a better version of myself is the fact that you need to know your priorities and stick to them. Keep in mind your priorities are temporary. For example, today your priority could be to get a job and one year later your priority is to get a raise or a promotion. I am a core fan of the TV show Grey’s Anatomy, and I am very proud to say I watched every single episode from Meredith meeting Derek at the bar to April Married Mathew. (Sorry if you haven’t watched the last episode of session 14.) Thursday night used to be “The night” from 8 to 11 PM, because I also watch scandal and HTGAWM, nothing else matter but ABC. Now ask me what did I gain from watching every single episode of Greys Anatomy? How did the show change my life for the better?

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    The only thing I “gain” is that crazy conversation that I can have with another fan and if you’re not a fan it will be impossible to understand what we are talking about. Or maybe Grey’s Anatomy might make its fan miserable if they are still searching for their “person” “Christina” or “Meredith.” If you’re not a fan don’t try to understand that last sentence. It is just to tell you all those hours I spent whacking the show were in a sense a waste of my time. I could have used it to read the 5 Second Rule of Mel Robbins.  Don’t get me wrong, we need some “down” time in our lives, some watch sport, other watch reality show, and me, I watch Grey’s Anatomy. Now the question is, do you make watching your show or sport your priority? If I get a job offer that requires me to work every Thursday from 6 PM to 12 AM would I reject it? Just because it is the time that I watch my favorite show.

    The other day in a conversation with a friend, she told me even though she was supposed to study/review for her final exam she couldn’t help herself from watching the Royal Wedding. This statement is the classic example of someone who does not know her priority. Why didn’t she save the program on her DVR if watching the whole thing was that important? Why having a good grade for her final exam was less important than watching Meghan and Harry getting married? What did she GAIN from watching the wedding? The answers to all those questions are simple she doesn’t have a priority.

    Yes, we need to relax and do things that we are interested, however, those things cannot come before the things that are going to bring us to the next level of our lives. Do the math and ask yourself what you will gain from choosing this task over another one. Set your priority and stick to them regardless.

    “The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.”

    Brandon Sanderson