“Fear is the number one way to control your soul. When you step beyond it, you step into your true nature as an untouchable soul.” ― Darius J. Wright Two years ago, while visiting my mom in Brazil, I found out that the cousin who molested me was coming to our New Year's Eve celebration. The moment I heard the news, I went into a state of disarray. I wasn’t sure how to feel—because it wasn’t until recent years that I began to recognize what happened between him and me (I was 11, and he was 27)...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The nervous system only learns new stories when you stop playing the old ones. ― Chandresh Bhardwaj I met a guy online recently. We hit it off on day one—actually, hour one. Lol. We were so different but had so much in common. Everything felt easy, natural, smooth. That first night, we talked on the phone for 5 hours.It wasn’t butterflies—it was more like, “I feel like I know you.”Or like Gotye would say: “Somebody that I used to know.” A few dates here and there. He cooked for me, I cooked...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Prayer DOES NOT change things. ...it removes obstacles, guides, sustains, and connects. Everything that belongs to you is already yours. Just as in the garden, the resources were available before Adam and Eve’s arrival—EVERYTHING! So, what is the need for prayer if we know that all of our desires, when aligned with our purpose, are certain to come to pass? Check out my latest podcast episode, "Prayer DOES NOT Change Things," where I discuss how prayer can help bring clarity and certainty to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Have you Heard of Complicated Grief? I hadn’t! Until I realized I was experiencing it. Complicated grief is a prolonged lasting reaction to loss. Situations where people cannot get over the fact that someone is gone or they keep relieving the occurrence of the loss. Those who are experiencing complicated grief often feel stuck in a particular emotion and they can see to move past it. Most times the loss was either traumatic, sudden death suicide, or lack of closure from a relationship....
7 months ago • 2 min read
Turning Disappointments into Possibilities - A Workshop Hello Dear Ones, When was the last time you felt disappointed because something didn’t work out as you intended? How long have you been holding onto it? You’ve tried to let it go, but every time you think about it, it feels like you’re reliving it all over again, and the urge to cry stirs up. This could be a sign that something deeper lies beneath that emotion, and the only way to discover it—and ultimately let it go—is by becoming aware...
7 months ago • 1 min read
"Although we don't always know where we are headed, there is a destination ready for us." ― Raphaella Silva Life is a Series of Possibilities - 30-Day Journal Hello, my dear ones! Happy Sunday! This is the start of a new day, a new week, with a full moon tomorrow, and new opportunities for us to dive into. I just realized we have only four and a half months left in this "year"—can you imagine it? Normally, I would focus on what’s left to do and what I haven’t yet accomplished. But today, I...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Why should you care about emotional intelligence? Hello, my loves, I've walked a path marked by significant losses—from jobs and relationships to moments of uncertainty about having a home. Though I was never literally homeless, these experiences shaped me deeply. Each time I faced a setback, I found a way to reinvent myself and create a new path. Through these journeys, I discovered the profound power of emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth. But this email isn’t about me;...
11 months ago • 1 min read
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about 1 year ago • 1 min read
The Courage... ...to plant. Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ― Anonymous Greek Proverb This past week, I recorded a podcast on the fluidity of faith. I shared a bit about my upbringing and the diversity of beliefs that I grew up around. As I continue to embark on this journey of seeking “truth,” understanding what I am here to do, and who I am here to become, I’ve come to the current conclusion that there is no “ultimate” answer, or...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read