For many  years I lived as the person others needed me to be—quiet, , capable, always putting others first —never a burden,  abandoning my own needs and desires to not rock the boat. I did what was expected, lived a successful life and kept it all together; at least on the outside.  On the inside, I felt empty, disconnected from my body, my needs, and my true, authentic self.

After trying many healing and self-development practices to fill this void, my real shift came when I discovered mindfulness, breathwork, archetypes, and embodiment. I saw the beliefs, limitations and patterns I’d carried through life and slowly began to discover my truth and reclaim my joy and peace.  My inner Warrior and Queen were guiding symbols of strength, wisdom, and worth. The alchemy of this combined energy helped me to return home to myself then, and brings me back again and again when I lose my way.

These are the biggest lessons I’ve learned on my journey.

I am solely responsible for how I experience life. I can acknowledge my feelings and emotions without letting them define me. I have the power within me to return home to joy and inner peace at any time under any circumstances.

Coming back to my center is a superpower - especially when life gets messy and hard. There are still times when I have to push through to achieve goals or overcome challenges and the practice of taking a brief sacred pause to connect inward, keeps me grounded, calm, and reminds me of what truly matters.

This is a lifelong practice - not a one-and-done solution. It is a way of living—anchored and aligned in truth and purpose.