30-Day Happiest Moments Challenge

I heard some great advice from the best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, when she appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show.  She suggested keeping a “happiness journal.”  Remember when you were growing up, you probably had a diary or a journal or knew someone who did? Most of us wrote in it religiously about what happened or just complained about what happened to us or didn’t happen to us each day. Well, with a happiness journal, it is a conscious effort to write down your HAPPY moments daily.  It may seem silly, but it helps to point out how fortunate you are and teaches us all to be more grateful!

Sure, there are days that are not going to be so good, but if you really pay attention, there is something (even if it’s a small something) in every day, that can make you happy or at least makes you smile. road-to-happiness

Whether it is watching your kids play, walking your dog, going out to a nice dinner or lunch (even if you just take yourself,) spending quality time with a friend or loved one or maybe even just walking outside and enjoying the sunshine, there is always something to be grateful for.  Even if someone tells you how nice you look or that they appreciate you, it is worth noting.

Pay attention to the little things in life and in nature and you will begin to notice how blessed and happy your life really is.

You never really appreciate things and people until they’re gone. Do not wait for that to happen!

You can help yourself by raising your vibration and frequency. The state you are in, (whether sad, happy etc…) is what you will attract. The state you are in (your vibration) draws to you, situations and people that are on the same frequency. This is the law of attraction and the law of resonance. Whether you stay in a low state or go to a higher, happier state of being is up to YOU!

How do I do that you ask? You can help yourself by the use of empowering routines and powerful affirmations on a daily basis. You can write down affirmations, and things you are grateful for or simply read them aloud. You can also do visualization exercises, journaling, such as using a productivity planner or an actual law of attraction planner to help organize your thoughts and I invite you to take the “Happiest Moment” Challenge and start your journal/note taking today!

All you have to do is get a notebook, or if you have a real diary or journal even better and begin writing today one thing that made you happy for the day. And if you don’t want to deal with writing in a journal, attached is pdf file that contains blank work sheets for you to print and fill out your 30-Day Happiest Moments Challenge. 

Make this your happy challenge for the next 30 days and see how it affects your life.

Remember that mindset is everything! Hopefully, you will begin to notice the little things in life that make a difference and express more gratitude for what you have in your life.

Click on link for your worksheets: 30-Day Happiest Moment Challenge

~Lissette Ro at The Power to be Happy

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UNLOCKING YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF GROWTH: 6 Ways to Focus on Quantum Leaping, Even When it Feels Hard.

Mastering Quantum Leaps

When life feels like it’s falling apart and you’re questioning everything: your career, your relationships, even your purpose, it often means you’re at a point of deep transformation. You might feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, with nothing else to do but to surrender to the universe, spirit, or a higher power. It is in life’s messy moments that we change. That moment of surrender is powerful because it’s when true change can really happen.

Many of us get stuck resisting this process because we hold on to old versions of ourselves familiar but limiting. We try to hold onto the old beliefs, identities, or ways of being because they feel safe, even if they no longer serve us. But this resistance keeps us in the messy middle longer than we need to be.

The truth is, real breakthrough, what is called a quantum leap, happens when we stop fighting the change and fully trust the flow. It’s about letting go of control, releasing the fear of the unfamiliar, and stepping into a new version of ourselves that feels so different and sometimes scary. This space of vulnerability and trust is what actually allows the leap to happen.

“The greatest leaps happen when we surrender the need to control, trusting that life’s messiest moments are the bridges to our most incredible transformation.”

No matter how much inner work, manifestation, or healing you’ve done, the biggest shifts require this divine surrender. It’s proof that the leap is happening, and it’s exactly what’s needed for your growth. So, trust that the hardest moments are the ones that set you up for the greatest breakthroughs.

Think of a quantum leap as a sudden, powerful jump forward not just small steps, but rapid, energetic shifts that propel you closer to your goals or dreams. It’s like reaching a new level almost overnight, when you align your thoughts, energy, and actions with what you truly want.

How to Focus on Quantum Leaping, Even When it Feels Hard:

1. Shift Your Perspective:  

When everything feels like it’s falling apart, instead of focusing on what’s going wrong, start imagining that the universe is setting you up for a big leap. Believe that this difficult phase is part of your breakthrough, the moment just before a jump.

2. Clear Your Mind and Intention:  

Take a moment to quiet your thoughts. Visualize a powerful, bright wave of energy pushing you forward. Set a clear intention. What exactly you want to attract or achieve? Your focus becomes your magnet.

3. Practice Trust and Letting Go:  

Trust that the universe has your back. Release attachment to how things will happen. Sometimes, the best leaps come when you surrender control and allow divine timing to do its magic.

4. Align Your Energy:  

Use positive affirmations, gratitude, and visualization to align your energy with your highest desires. Feel as if you’re already living the life you want.

5. Take Inspired Action: 

A leap isn’t just mental, it’s also action. Do one thing today that moves you closer to your goals, no matter how small. That energy creates momentum.

6. Embrace Difficulty as Part of Growth:  

Remember, even when life feels like it’s falling apart, it’s often breaking open to make room for something new. That’s exactly where a big leap is waiting.

No matter how much inner work you’ve done, this divine surrender is what opens the door to your biggest breakthroughs. Trust the process, embrace the unknown, and prepare to leap into your most radiant self. 

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And remember, when things seem to be collapsing, trust it’s the universe guiding you to a faster, more powerful breakthrough. Focus on your desires, nurture your energy with positivity, and take inspired steps but always believe that your greatest leaps are possible, especially in the moments you want to give up. You always have the power

Here is a pdf to download with Warrior Mindset Affirmations:

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A POWERHOUSE OF WELLNESS IN ONE DRINK

How a premium, all-in-one superfood shake, called Nourish + crafted with plant proteins, adaptogens, probiotics, antioxidants, and micronutrients can elevate your wellness game and daily nutrition.

Let’s be real for a second. Most people don’t blink at spending $6–$8 on a coffee every single day. Yet, when it comes to their health, suddenly, a health supplement feels “too expensive.” People tend to only look at the one-time cost, instead of doing the breakdown of cost per day and the benefits in the long run. When you’re talking about holistic health supplements, it is always important to take a good look at the ingredients and the price of what you are getting.

One thing I can tell you for sure and wholeheartedly believe, is that our health truly is our greatest investment.

Alright, let me break down the difference between buying that fancy coffee every day and drinking one scoop of this drink every day.

$75 a month = Approx. $2.50 a day
Less than a coffee.
More than a multivitamin.
Worth it for your body.

Let me just cut to the chase and give you all the details, because out of all the supplements I take and promote, this one is without a doubt the “king of the jungle” when it comes to all of its ingredients!

Here’s the difference 👇

That coffee:

  • Temporary energy
  • Spikes your nervous system
  • Zero nutrients
  • Leaves you crashing and reaching for another fix

🥤 V-Nourish:

  • Approximately $2.50 a day
  • Replaces multiple supplements in one scoop
  • Supports gut health, energy, stress, immunity, hormones, and digestion
  • Nourishes your body at the cellular level
  • Actually builds health instead of borrowing energy

You’re not just buying a drink.
You’re investing in:
✔️ Fewer crashes
✔️ Better digestion
✔️ More consistent energy
✔️ Long-term wellness
✔️ One simple habit that supports your whole body

If you are ready to feel steady energy, not wired. No mid-day crash and way happier, especially when it comes to your gut health and mental wellness, this drink is stacked for you! 😮‍🔥 One scoop with so much goodness filled with protein + greens + superfoods. Talk about a WELLNESS POWERHOUSE drink!

Take a look at all the amazing ingredients in this ALL-IN-ONE superfood shake!

This one drink helps to support your gut, stress levels, immunity, hormones…all the things we don’t have time to ignore anymore.

What’s inside V-Nourish (aka: a whole wellness routine in one scoop):

🌱 Plant-Based Proteins

  • Pea protein
  • Rice protein
  • Hemp protein
  • Pumpkin seed protein

🥥 Healthy Fats & Creaminess

  • Coconut milk
  • MCT powder
  • Omega-3s
  • Sunflower lecithin

🍄 Adaptogens & Medicinal Mushrooms

  • Cordyceps
  • Reishi
  • Shiitake
  • Turkey Tail
  • Chaga
  • AFA algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae)

🌿 Stress, Energy & Hormone Support

  • Maca
  • Ashwagandha
  • Holy basil
  • Green tea extract
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
  • Bitter melon
  • Berberine HCl

🍓 Superfruits & Antioxidant Power

  • Strawberry
  • Mango
  • Green apple
  • Blueberry
  • Banana
  • Dragon fruit
  • Noni
  • Grape
  • Cherry
  • Goji berry
  • Maqui berry
  • Camu camu
  • Mangosteen

🥬 Greens & Superfoods

  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Chlorella
  • Spirulina
  • Moringa
  • Beetroot
  • Tomato

🧠 Cellular & Heart Health Boosters

  • Alpha-lipoic acid
  • Resveratrol
  • Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
  • Quercetin

🦠 Gut Health & Probiotics

  • Lactobacillus plantarum
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus
  • Lactobacillus casei
  • Bifidobacterium lactis
  • Bifidobacterium adolescentis
  • Bifidobacterium longum

⚡ Digestive Enzymes

  • Protease
  • Amylase

💊 Vitamins (Full Spectrum)

  • Vitamins A, C, D, E, K
  • B-complex: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folate, B12
  • Biotin
  • Pantothenic acid

🧂 Essential Minerals

  • Calcium
  • Iodine
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
  • Selenium
  • Copper
  • Manganese
  • Chromium

🍫 Extras for Flavor & Function

  • Cacao powder
  • Chia powder
  • Stevia

We’ll spend money on caffeine, convenience, and quick fixes…
But hesitate to invest in something that actually feeds our body.

Your health doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs support.
And $2.50 a day for real nourishment is a no-brainer.

Because trends fade.
Your health is forever. 💚

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ACUPUNCTURE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

Hormone balance, fertility support, stress relief, nervous system reset 🌿

Helping Women Restore Balance, Naturally

Most women I know are doing all the things: work, family, life, trying to care for everyone and carrying a lot mentally. And let’s be real, it’s this kind of juggling act like managing a household or demanding career (or both,) packed schedules, and that nonstop mental to-do list that can slowly wear you down. Over time, stress and hormone shifts can start showing up in so many ways.

Women today are stretched thin, more than ever. It’s no surprise that chronic stress and hormonal imbalance can creep in and affect how we sleep, feel, and function. That kind of constant stress adds up and can throw off hormones, fertility, libido, mood, and overall well-being with an all-too real emotional burnout. When stress becomes your normal, your body feels it.

All those reasons that affect women’s health are why it is so important to find something that helps your body slow down, relax, and rebalance naturally, instead of pushing through or masking what’s really going on. Acupuncture for women’s health offers a gentle, natural way to support the body, calm the nervous system, and restore balance without masking symptoms.


What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a natural, holistic therapy rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and practiced for over 2,000 years. It involves the gentle insertion of ultra-thin, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points to activate the body’s self-healing mechanisms.

From a modern medical perspective, acupuncture has been shown to:

  • Stimulate the nervous system
  • Improve circulation and blood flow
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Support neurotransmitters that regulate mood, pain, and stress

Energetically, acupuncture restores the healthy flow of Qi (life force energy) helping the body return to balance rather than suppressing symptoms.


Why Acupuncture is Especially Powerful for Women’s Health 💛

Acupuncture supports women’s health by helping balance hormones, reduce stress, support fertility, and regulate the nervous system. Many women seek acupuncture for menstrual issues, perimenopause, sleep support, and emotional well-being. Women’s bodies are uniquely responsive to stress, hormonal shifts, and emotional load. Acupuncture for women’s health supports the body through every stage of life by addressing root causes, not just surface symptoms.

✨ Hormone Balance

Hormonal imbalances are often driven by chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and poor sleep. Acupuncture helps regulate the endocrine system and supports:

  • PMS and PMDD relief
  • Irregular or painful menstrual cycles
  • Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
  • Mood swings, fatigue, and hormonal brain fog

With consistent treatments, many women experience improved cycles, deeper sleep, and greater emotional stability.


🌸 Fertility Support

Acupuncture is widely used to support natural fertility and reproductive health. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or alongside assisted fertility treatments, acupuncture can:

  • Increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
  • Support healthy ovulation and cycle regulation
  • Lower cortisol and stress hormones that interfere with conception
  • Improve overall reproductive wellness

Rather than forcing the body, acupuncture creates an optimal internal environment for fertility to flourish naturally.


🧘‍♀️ Stress Relief & Nervous System Reset

Chronic stress keeps the body locked in “fight-or-flight” mode, disrupting hormones, digestion, immunity, and sleep.

Acupuncture helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s natural rest-and-repair state. Many women describe sessions as deeply calming, often leaving feeling grounded, clear-minded, and emotionally lighter.

This makes acupuncture especially beneficial for:

  • Stress and anxiety relief
  • Burnout recovery
  • Sleep support
  • Emotional regulation

Acupuncture for Women Near You

The demands of professional life and the daily stress of family life (and life in general,) that women carry can be a lot. So, if you are ready to uncover and address the root causes of hormonal chaos, fertility challenges, and burnout through personalized acupuncture and whole-woman care., you can look for an acupuncture clinic near you that offers stress-relief therapies that are intentionally designed to support women who give so much to work, family, and others.

Personalized approach integrates:

  • Acupuncture treatments
  • Stress-reduction therapies
  • Mindfulness-based healing
  • Fertility Support
  • PMS & Hormone Health
  • Rejuvenating wellness practices
  • Personalized care for stress relief

Begin Your Healing Journey 🌿

If you are in the South Florida area (in North Broward County specifically,) searching for acupuncture for women’s health in the Coral Springs, Parkland, this is your invitation to prioritize yourself.

Whether you’re seeking hormone balance, fertility support, stress relief, or nervous system regulation, acupuncture offers a natural, nurturing path back to alignment.

Ready to feel more balanced, supported, and at ease in your body?

We invite you to schedule a personalized acupuncture session and experience how gentle, holistic care can support your healing: physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Feel well. Live well.

Your body already knows how to heal. We’re here to walk alongside you.

(COLLABORATION POST: The Power to Be Happy/Alchemy of Wellness & Coral Springs Acupuncture Clinic)

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WHY YOU FEEL TIRED AND “OFF”

Feeling Tired, Craving Everything, and “Out of Sorts?” Learn How to Support Your Hormones Naturally

If you’ve ever rolled out of bed feeling exhausted for no reason, even after 7-8 hours of sleep, grabbed a snack before 10 a.m. because your stomach feels weirdly hungry but also weirdly full? Or felt like your mood is on rollercoaster mode, where you go from inspired to irritated in 0.3 seconds. You start wondering if it’s hormones, stress, perimenopause, the moon cycle, or just bad energy. But just because you are feeling tired, craving everything or just not feeling yourself, doesn’t mean you are broken. You are simply re-balancing and no, this doesn’t mean you are losing it, even though on some days, it certainly feels that way. It means your body is trying to communicate with you.

Most women assume these moments mean something is “wrong,” but honestly, you are not broken. You’re rebalancing. Your body is shifting, recalibrating, healing, especially if you’ve started supporting detox.


Hormonal Fluctuations Can Make You Feel Like a Whole Different Person

The truth is women going through these fluctuations experience ongoing changes in:

  • estrogen
  • progesterone
  • cortisol
  • insulin
  • thyroid function

And each one affects your:

  • energy
  • cravings
  • mood
  • digestion
  • sleep
  • weight

So when you’re:

😴 tired
🤤 craving sugar or carbs
😭 overwhelmed
🔥 randomly motivated
😡 then randomly irritated

…it’s not a personality flaw. It’s physiology.


These energy dips and cravings are more common (and more normal) than you think, especially when your body is shifting fuel sources or navigating hormonal fluctuations. Sometimes we even hit an emotional wall as a result of these feelings. And I read recently, that maybe those “walls” are there so we can lean against them, rest and recover.

I was chatting with a friend of mine last week and we were talking about how getting older (as women) is such a rollercoaster ride. She texted me back the most relatable text ever: “I’m always tired, bloated, look 6 months pregnant, craving everything in the pantry, and my mood is a sh*t show. Is it my hormones? Am I just getting old or am I actually dying? LOL”

If you’ve ever been one bloat away from googling “Am I dying or do I have a tumor?” Welcome, you’re not alone.

Here’s the truth almost nobody talks about:

You can’t fix your hormones, cravings, metabolism, OR mood…if your body is still holding onto toxins.

Before you try balancing your nervous system, boosting focus with mushrooms, adaptogens or starting a wellness routine, there’s one non-negotiable step:

👉 You have to get rid of toxins in your body.
Digestive system? Get it moving.
Liver? Supported.
Lymphatic flow? Unclogged because when your colon is sluggish, your liver is overwhelmed, and your lymphatic system is backed up, your entire body starts signaling SOS, usually through fatigue, cravings, moodiness, and inflammation.

And that’s exactly where a gentle daily detox ritual becomes a game changer.


Tea Detox – The Daily Reset for Digestion, Detox & Balance

This is not a harsh cleanse. It’s not a “cancel your evening plans” tea.
It’s a gentle, plant-powered daily detox that supports your body without the drama.

The blend was crafted to help your body cleanse naturally without cramps, urgency, or discomfort.

It includes:

  • Senna Leaf – supports healthy elimination
  • Milk Thistle – boosts liver detox & hormone balance
  • Cactus Pad – reduces bloating & supports digestion
  • Persimmon Leaf – gentle antioxidant support
  • Blessed Thistle & Chamomile – calm, balanced digestion
  • Mallow Leaf & Marshmallow Leaf – soothe the digestive tract
  • Ginger – improves circulation & digestive comfort

When these herbs come together, your body finally gets the message:
“It’s safe to release what you’ve been holding onto.”

Three Core Benefits

✔ Supports digestion, detoxification & colon health
✔ Helps reduce bloating & digestive discomfort
✔ Promotes healthy lymphatic flow and supports hormonal balance by reducing toxic load

Who Needs It?

  • Anyone feeling bloated, backed up, or sluggish
  • Anyone craving a “lighter, cleaner, more regular” feeling
  • Anyone whose hormones feel chaotic (detox reduces toxic burden → hormones rebalance easier)
  • Anyone who wants to prepare their body BEFORE adding supplements or functional mushrooms

Detox is step one.
Once your body is clearing toxins regularly, it can finally absorb nutrients, regulate hormones, and stabilize energy the way it’s supposed to.

Now your body is ready for the next stage: balanced energy, steady focus, and fewer cravings.

Which brings us to the symptoms you may still feel even after detoxing…

Let’s break it down.


Why Fatigue and Cravings Hit Hard During Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones run the entire show, from mood and metabolism to energy and appetite. When they’re fluctuating (hello stress, midlife changes, inflammation, or even small nutrition shifts), your body reacts in ways that can look like:

  • 😴 fatigue
  • 🤤 sudden cravings
  • 😡 irritability
  • 🥺 emotional sensitivity
  • 🔥 bursts of motivation followed by crashes

This isn’t lack of willpower. And no, you are not going “crazy” or dying. It’s biology.

Your Body Might Be Switching Fuel Sources

When your body moves from sugar-burning to fat-burning, your metabolism temporarily slows down while adjusting. That’s when you feel the “tired + craving everything” combo.
Your body is basically saying: “One sec… we’re switching to fat now.”

Why does this phase feel so dramatic?

Well, because your system is recalibrating:

  • Blood sugar is stabilizing
  • Inflammation begins dropping
  • The gut starts releasing old patterns
  • Your nervous system is trying to find a new baseline

This is the exact point where most women quit, not realizing they’re inches away from a breakthrough. You know those times where you feel like crap or you have gained so much weight already, that you just say, “Screw it,” and eat the junk food or ice-cream anyway. Or decide not to go on that walk or to the gym. Those are the moments we need to focus on. Most of those moments are controlled by your hormones!


The Real Problem: Your Energy System is Overworked

When hormones fluctuate, your body can feel like a smartphone with 20 apps open in the background. Everything drains faster. What you actually need isn’t more caffeine…
It’s support for energy, focus, and calm without the spike-and-crash cycle.

This is where functional mushrooms shine.


The 10-Mushroom Latte: A Natural Solution for Steady Energy & Reduced Cravings

Instead of overstimulating your system, functional mushrooms help your body regulate energy, mood, and focus from the inside out.

This latte blend features a powerhouse lineup:

🌱 10 Functional Mushrooms Working in Synergy

  • Lion’s Mane – supports focus, memory, mental clarity
  • Reishi – helps calm the nervous system + balances mood
  • Cordyceps – boosts natural energy and stamina
  • Chaga – antioxidant support, immune balance
  • Shiitake & Maitake – metabolic and blood sugar support
  • Antrodia – stress resilience and liver support
  • Almond Mushroom – gut and immune function
  • Turkey Tail – prebiotic support for microbiome
  • King Oyster – inflammation and cellular health support

Combined with biotin (energy + skin/hair support) and black pepper (boosts absorption), this latte is designed to:

✔ support stable, all-day energy
✔ reduce cravings naturally
✔ sharpen focus and mental clarity
✔ soothe the stress response
✔ promote overall hormonal balance

And the best part?
No jitters. No crash. Just steady, grounded energy.


Why This Helps During Craving and Fatigue Phases

Cravings often spike because:

  • blood sugar is uneven
  • cortisol is high
  • inflammation is active
  • your system is tired and looking for “quick” energy

Functional mushrooms help neutralize these triggers by supporting your nervous system, metabolism, and energy pathways giving you actual energy instead of borrowed energy.

The result?
You feel calmer, clearer, and less likely to rummage through the fridge “just because.”


When You Feel Off… It’s Not a Sign to Quit. It’s a Sign to Support Your Body.

If you’re feeling tired, craving everything, frustrated, or just “off,” don’t assume your body is failing you. It’s talking to you. Healing. Rebalancing. Switching gears. And giving it the right support can make all the difference.


Ready to Feel More Balanced, Energized, and Clear?

If you want a natural way to support steady energy, reduce cravings, and feel more grounded through hormonal shifts, the 10-Mushroom Latte is an incredible place to start.

👉 Click here to try the 10-Mushroom LATTE KAFE or explore some adaptogenic coffees, and supplements to awaken your health journey, especially for:

  • Individuals looking to enhance their weight management journey
  • Those needing a morning metabolism boost
  • Anyone wanting a clean, energizing alternative to sugary drinks or fat burners

This 10-Mushroom Latte will not only help you with your cravings, but there is also no jitters or “crash” after drinking it. You get calm steady energy and much fewer cravings. Your body isn’t giving up, and you don’t have to either. So, if you have been feeling desperate with your hormones out of whack and your cravings out of control, don’t give in; it’s not a sign to quit. It’s your body signaling that change is happening and healing is possible with the right support.

So, if you are ready to feel lighter, have more mental clarity and feel more energized and want support that aligns with your body, not fights against it, start with:

👉 Tea Detox (for daily cleansing, bloating relief, & hormone support)
👉 10-Mushroom Latte (for steady energy, reduced cravings, & mental clarity)

Together, they help your body reset, rebalance, and move toward feeling like YOU again.

Remember, YOU are your greatest investment. Don’t overthink it when it comes to investing in your health and well-being.

Take care of yourself!

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BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF: The Real Truth about Habit Building, Alignment, and Letting Go of Who You Used to be

How to Break Old Patterns, Build New Habits, and Transform Your Health and Mindset from the Inside Out

Ever feel like you’ve outgrown your old life, but you’re not sure who you are becoming next? We all talk about becoming “the best version” of ourselves, but what does that really mean? Is it about doing more? Hustling harder? Hitting every goal on the vision board? Not quite. Sometimes, it’s just about slowing down long enough to realize the version of you that got here might not be the one that’s meant to take you further.

Everything that you have been through, good and bad, has made you who you are today and brought you to this moment in time. The key is to love yourself no matter what version of you is present now. You are a work in progress. We all are. Sometimes we put unrealistic expectations on ourselves, and this leads to disappointment, but the positive news is that you can break old patterns that keep holding you back from where you want to be in life.

Let Go of the Life You’ve Outgrown

Authenticity is more important than expectation. There comes a point where you have to release the version of yourself that no longer fits the habits, the patterns, and even the people that belonged to an older chapter. The version of you now is remembering the one that use to be and struggling to be the one you want to be. Does that make sense?

It’s okay to outgrow your past self. In fact, it’s healthy. The real growth begins when you stop forcing yourself into old molds, old habits and start creating space for who you’re becoming, no matter how old you are. It is never too late to start a new chapter or set new goals. It is also okay to bring the best parts of your old self on the journey to your new self or shed all those layers altogether if need be. Whatever works for you. The important thing to remember is that YOU hold the POWER to make the choices of where you want to go and who you want to become. We are ever changing beings.

It is also vital to understand that when you are not happy physically, (as in not feeling well,) it affects your emotional and mental wellbeing.

One Day at a Time: Progress, Not Perfection

Transformation doesn’t happen in a single “aha” moment. It takes time and patience. Sometimes the number of 21 days gets tossed around a lot, because it takes about that much time to build a habit. Research shows it actually takes closer to two months (and sometimes longer) to form a routine that truly stick.

So instead of chasing a timeline, focus on consistency. Start writing down the goals you want to achieve and/or the habits you want to change or establish. The first few weeks are powerful because they build momentum, but what really matters is how you keep showing up once the early motivation fades.

Every day is a chance to get closer to the life that actually fits you now. Not the one you were told to want, but the one that feels aligned for YOU! You must do what makes you happy and healthy!

Ask yourself:
✨ What’s one thing I can do today that supports the version of me I’m becoming?
✨ What can I release that’s been keeping me stuck in yesterday’s story?

If you need some guidelines to make your transformation process a little more visual and do-able, here are two options you can start with:

21/90 rule: 

This popular guideline suggests it takes 21 days for a habit and 90 days for it to become a permanent part of a routine.

3-3-3 rule: 
This rule suggests three days, three weeks, and three months. The first three days are often the hardest, but it’s a simplified guideline and not a precise measure. 

The Inner Alchemy: Health, Mindset & Energy

True personal growth is a form of alchemy, transforming your inner world so it reflects outward abundance. When your body, mind, and spirit are in sync, everything else starts to flow. We all know that when you feel well, you live well. Whether you are single, have a spouse/partner or you are a parent, the best way to give fully of yourself and be the best version of yourself is when you are feeling good.

Life is a cycle, which can go either way. When you don’t feel well or you feel bad about yourself (physically or emotionally,) everything and everyone around you is affected as a result. Conversely, if you are feeling good, looking good and feeling that high vibin’ energy, that too is contagious and affects those around you, but more importantly, it affects your own self-worth.

Health, (physical and mental,) truly is the greatest wealth.

💚 Health becomes your foundation: you nourish yourself from the inside out.
🧠 Mindset becomes your compass: guiding you through fear and self-doubt.
🌟 Energy becomes your currency: the vibration that attracts opportunities and relationships aligned with your purpose.

This isn’t about chasing perfection; it’s about alignment. When your habits, values, and energy all work together, you start to radiate from within and that light naturally attracts more balance, clarity, and prosperity into your life.

We have to learn to gently detox from bad habits, bad relationships, bad food habits, and from the bad thoughts that creep into our mind when we are feeling at our lowest. When we detox from the inside out, it helps our bodies heal and get back into alignment. So, I encourage you to start today with your gentle detox to get yourself back on track!

Healthy and happy means you are glowing from the inside out.

You Already Have the Power

Becoming your best self isn’t about reinventing who you are, it’s about remembering who you’ve always been, before life got crazy (whether by choice or by chance,) the conditioning of who we were taught to be, and the never-ending self-doubt that often keeps us stuck. When we start to doubt our ability to grow and get better, is when the red flags start to pop up. We have to learn the difference between what we want and don’t want and what no longer serves us and to be patient with ourselves and where we are at emotionally and physically speaking.

You have to learn to focus on what truly makes you happy and what your priorities are now.

Too many times, we find ourselves trapped in a version of ourselves that we use to be, and as wonderful as that version may (or may not have been,) it is not relevant to this time and place. Used to be’s don’t count anymore. The only thing that really matters is the here and now. So, give yourself permission to evolve, to heal, to renew, to rise up again and especially give yourself the time and grace to get there.

One day at a time. One aligned choice at a time.

You already have the power to be happy (and healthy.) The rest is just remembering, deciding and living like it’s true.

The best version of you doesn’t appear overnight. It is created in small, intentional steps, for example:
🌿 Eating for vitality.
💫 Thinking with awareness.
🔥 Moving with purpose.
💖 Acting from integrity.

💫 Your Turn

Take a moment today to think about your own transformation.
What part of yourself are you ready to release and what version of you is waiting to emerge?

Share your thoughts in the comments or journal it out privately. You don’t need a whole notebook or actual journal. You can use something like the daily journal worksheet below. The key is to start. Start with reflecting upon the things you are grateful for and what you have accomplished in a day. Be real and be authentic in your feelings and responses, so you can analyze where you are and where you want to be.

The moment you claim it; you start living it. 🌿

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3I/ATLAS & YESHUA: A Cosmic Mirror for Humanity’s Awakening

If you have been paying attention to the news, society and social media lately, you can sense that something feels like it’s shifting, not just in the world, but in us. You can sense it when you look at the headlines, even when you look up at the sky, or even when we start to look with in ourselves. We are not the same. Something has shifted or is beginning to shift. Humanity is at this strange crossroads between science and spirit, faith and awakening.

And sometimes I wonder if something or someone extraordinary showed up tomorrow, would we even recognize it? Do you think that humanity would be prepared if an interdimensional being(s) or object arrived on Earth in a UFO (or UAP, like they call it now-a-days,) or let’s say, an ascended master, such as Yeshua (most people call him “Jesus,”) descended upon Earth?

Would humanity really believe it was Jesus or would they treat him like just another immigrant?

What if an Interdimensional Visitor Showed Up Tomorrow?

If something or someone like that showed up, a being that operated beyond our normal understanding of physics or consciousness, people would split into camps instantly. Some would worship. Some would panic. Some would find a way to sell tickets. (Let’s be honest, that’s probably the U.S. reaction.) And some would just scroll past it, calling it CGI and not believe any of it.

Maybe some of you could meet that kind of energy with calm awareness, but most would wrestle with it through filters of fear, ego, and religion. Humanity’s track record with “different” isn’t exactly reassuring, especially lately in the United States. It seems that anyone who looks or sounds different, is being persecuted these days, which is really mind-blowing and sad, given how much history we have lived through in the last 200 years in this country, but apparently not learned acceptance or tolerance very well yet.

The gap between what people say they believe and what they actually embody is a wide one. Everyone loves the idea of enLIGHTenment until it starts shining on the parts they’ve avoided. No one likes it when they have to look into a mirror at their own faults and shortcomings or until it starts illuminating their shadows.

If a being like Yeshua appeared, it wouldn’t just be “peace and love.” It would be a real moment of truth – a test of faith over fear that would put many people’s beliefs into question. How would the public respond, whether religious or not? How would people handle if “Jesus” really showed up on Earth or alien beings that look and act different than humans? Honestly, if we can’t handle our differences at the human level, here on Earth, how could we handle an entity or being not of this world, a consciousness that dissolves all categories altogether?

The irony is, most people expect to have some kind of religious epiphany or mystical experience and expect it to be smooth, calm and peaceful, if Yeshua were to really come to Earth, when in all likelihood it would most probably be the opposite. It would be persecution, doubt, fear and more like an earthquake full of truth and revelations about the self and human behavior. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to encounter Yeshua or an interdimensional being (not of this Earthly plane?)

Personally, I don’t think it would be anything dark or “evil,” just a little shocking at first (to say the least.) For those with true authentic faith, it would feel so real it would force them to look at themselves in a reflective kind of way and analyze how they have been living their lives and treating each other.

I’m not a religious person, but I’ve found myself thinking a lot about Yeshua lately in recent times. Maybe because, at his core, his message was about empowerment, and I am a huge proponent of empowering others whenever possible. He preached that the true divine spark lives within each of us. We each hold the power within ourselves. This is something I can definitely align with. Not all the other stuff that came after his death. All the organized religion, dogma, indoctrination and hierarchy that turned into the kind of fanaticism that misses the point entirely. Too many people started worshipping him instead of realizing he came to remind us of who we really are.

The more I delve into Yeshua (Jesus) teachings the more I recognize he was not meant to be worshiped but mirrored. A teacher, who showed people what divine consciousness looks like when it’s fully embodied in a human being. I’d like to think of him less as a savior and more as someone who shows us the way, a way-shower: someone reminding humanity that the kingdom of “heaven” isn’t a place, it’s an awakened state already within. There are many people online lately asking ai these questions about “Who Jesus was and what did his teachings really mean” which to me, indicates that people are starting to finally question what they have been taught and lead to believe for hundreds of years. There is most definitely a shift in consciousness happening, even in people who do not consider themselves religious, but more spiritual, like myself, are asking those questions.

Yeshua often spoke of the ‘kingdom of heaven,’ and I’ve come to see that not as a distant place somewhere above us, but as a state of higher awareness already living within. Many people picture heaven as a physical realm, and that’s understandable because it gives shape to something mysterious. It gives people the hope that there is something better, somewhere “out there.” But to me, it’s more like a frequency, an energy we attune to when we live in love, compassion, and truth. It is a frequency or different realm (dimension) we aspire to ascend to.

Over the centuries, his followers and institutions built around him have often turned that inward message outward, turning it into rules, hierarchies, dogma and especially indoctrination. That’s part of why modern religion often misses the heart of his teachings and why, for a long time, I struggled to connect with it at all and even rejected. Religion, in my opinion became more about fear and worship, than internal power and awareness. It is putting someone else on a pedestal instead of recognizing we hold the power within, in the image of the Creator/Source.

Lately, with so much happening in the U.S., from white Christian nationalism to discrimination against immigrants, I’ve been reflecting on his life and words more than ever. What strikes me is that, at its essence, his message wasn’t about worshipping, rituals, or control. It was about living with love, tolerance, and kindness, about recognizing the divine spark in each person. That’s the message I hope people remember: the kingdom of “heaven” isn’t a distant place, it’s a frequency, a state of awakening we carry within ourselves. And who know what we will learn about ourselves and our origins as we continue to awaken and ask questions as a collective.


Enter 3I/ATLAS: The Cosmic Mystery No One Can Explain

Now, switching from the spiritual to the cosmic for a second. Have you heard about the object known as 3I/ATLAS?

Astronomers are scratching their heads over it. This thing isn’t just another rock drifting through space; it is pure weirdness wrapped in metal. Astronomers first spotted it on July 1, 2025, with the ATLAS telescope network in Chile. Confirmed as our solar system’s third interstellar visitor, it’s already shaking up assumptions about what space can throw at us, 3I/ATLAS came from outside our solar system, making it only the third known interstellar object to visit us (after ‘Oumuamua and Borisov.) That in itself is pretty amazing, that something from OUTSIDE of our solar system is coming so close to our Earth.

Here’s where it gets weirder: researchers found that it seems to be made almost entirely of pure nickel, roughly 33 billion tons of it, with no trace of iron. And that is weird because nature just doesn’t do that.

“According to observations, its surface reflects light like polished metal smooth, bright, almost engineered. And it’s not just reflecting sunlight; scientists have detected streams of charged nickel plasma, as if it’s generating its own energy. The strangest part? The front of the object glows from within, shining on the side that faces forward, not the Sun. Physics has no explanation for that.

Some are already comparing it to the infamous ‘Oumuamua, that cigar-shaped interstellar visitor in 2017 that behaved like a probe.”


Maybe the Universe is Trying to Get Our Attention

What makes 3I/ATLAS so fascinating isn’t just what it is, it’s what it represents. A reminder that maybe, just maybe, there’s more happening in the universe than our limited lens allows.

For all we know, this could be a relic from a civilization that evolved millions of years before us. Or it could be a completely natural phenomenon that just looks like technology because we still don’t get how vast creation really is. Either way, it’s humbling.

Maybe 3I/ATLAS isn’t just a comet, maybe it’s an object filled with history and lessons, a mirror, reflecting back how little we truly know about our origins and about our true selves. Humanity spends so much time chasing power and certainty, yet the universe keeps dropping mysteries that remind us, we’re still students here, and we do not have all the answers.

Whether this thing turns out to be ancient tech, divine timing, or just the universe flexing its mystery muscles, it’s a nudge to stay open to any of these possibilities because the moment we think we’ve figured it all out, something amazing comes gliding through the stars to remind us otherwise.

Would you be “ready,” or just curious enough to be changed by a visit of this nature? I think that too many people have an illusion in their minds of what Yeshua (Jesus) was or is and would probably be terrified if “he” actually descended upon Earth. Same goes for any interdimensional being. People talk about alien invasions often and some claim they can’t wait to meet beings from another dimension. Sure, people are curious but how would they really treat someone or something that is coming from somewhere not of this Earth, that is the real question.

The gap between what people say they believe and what they can actually embody is a big one.

Everyone loves the idea of enLIGHTment (“light”) until it starts illuminating their shadows. If a being like Yeshua appeared, it wouldn’t just be “peace and love”; it would be a mirror so clear it would terrify most. And if we can’t handle differences at the human level, how could we handle a consciousness that dissolves all categories altogether?

The irony is that most people expect a mystical experience to feel peaceful or soothing, when in truth it would probably hit more like an earthquake, shaking up everything you thought you knew. Not something dark or evil, just a level of truth so raw it forces you to look inward and reevaluate how you’ve been living. It would definitely make us look inward and re-evaluate what our faith means, or lack thereof.

It’s interesting to me that I’m not what you’d call “religious,” yet I’ve found myself reflecting on the life of Yeshua (Jesus) more often lately. The more I read and learn, the more I sense that he was an ascended master who came to remind humanity that the real power lies within each of us. Unfortunately, what followed after his death, was layers and layers of doctrine and organized religion, which seem to have buried that message under centuries of idolization and fanaticism. Too many people ended up worshipping the messenger instead of living the message. And it seems to me that with every generation that passes, who Jesus really was gets more and more distorted. Not only on how he truly looked, how he lived and where he came from, but mainly the essence of his teachings has been misinterpreted through time.

Here is a not so common belief: “Jesus was a real person living on Earth, who achieved enlightenment under the order of Melchizedek and some believe is originally from the Pleiades star cluster. His soul group was able to ignite our ascension into the 5D Earth. These things get misinterpreted throughout time. It’s like playing that game “telephone game.

Melchizedek first appears in the Book of Genesis as the King of Salem and “Priest of the Most-High God.” He blesses Abraham with bread and wine, symbols that echo through spiritual traditions to this day. What makes him remarkable is that his priesthood predates the Levitical line, meaning it wasn’t inherited or tied to any human institution. Later, the Book of Hebrews describes Yeshua as a “High Priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek,” highlighting a type of spiritual authority that comes directly from divine alignment rather than human lineage.

Beyond scripture, the Order of Melchizedek has become a symbol in esoteric and metaphysical teachings. It represents a consciousness of service, unity, and love, a priesthood of the soul that transcends religion. Those aligned with this “order” are said to embody divine wisdom, acting as guides, healers, or way-showers to assist humanity’s spiritual evolution. Here, priesthood is less about titles and rituals and more about awakening the inner authority each of us carries: the power to connect directly with Source and live in alignment with higher consciousness.

Whether viewed historically or spiritually, Melchizedek embodies a timeless truth: true authority is not granted by institutions, titles, or power structures, it comes from the direct experience of the divine within.

And that was one of the principal points of Jesus’ teachings, that we hold the divine power within us.

The illusion that people carry in their minds of who “Jesus Christ” was, is a far cry from who he really was and what he believed in and what he preached. His teachings deeply emphasized living with integrity, caring for others, and seeking a divine connection.

His message was about creating a community rooted in love and justice and encouraged people to join in SPIRITUAL awakening and transformation. Jesus taught that LOVE is the greatest commandment. He encouraged caring for others, especially enemies, and practicing KINDNESS in everyday life. And I know he would be a big fan of human rights if he was here today on Earth!

The more people stray away from truth and create their own versions of history, and use religion to justify behavior, the more it is necessary to re-emphasize basic principles of said, “religion” in the Christian world.

Here are some of the most basic of those principles, as stated by the Jewish man, Jesus Christ (Yeshu’a) himself.:

  “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39)

The Golden Rule: 
 “So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)

  “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Luke 6:31)

The reality is that in today’s world, most Christians (and religious people in general) are not living their lives by the scripture verses and commandments they so vehemently follow. And if aliens or the “man” known as Jesus (Yeshua) showed up in today’s world, (especially in the U.S.,) he would probably be persecuted (again) because so many people are still not aligned with the power within themselves and too caught up in judgment and in fear, of each other, and of the unknown.

If an Ascended Master or interdimensional being walked the Earth today, would we even notice? Would humanity even be ready for the light it prays for? Would we believe it if they told us about intelligent beings from other worldly dimensions arriving here? How would they be treated? Would we be receptive to it?

Are we ready for the light we claim to seek or for the veil to really be lifted?

What would you do?

The Cosmic and the Christed: Mirrors of Awakening

Here’s the connection: maybe Yeshua and 3I/ATLAS aren’t so different. One came to awaken the divine spark inside humanity; the other drifts silently through the stars, challenging us to look up and remember how vast and mysterious the universe really is. If we really took time to break away from the craziness of life and analyze the vastness of the Universe and its mysteries, we would understand that moments like this can be pivotal moments in our lives.

Why? Well, because they both stir something ancient in us, a memory of connection, intelligence, and unity that goes beyond religion or science. One speaks of divinity and enlightenment, the other to the infinite. Yet both quietly speak the same message: That we are part of something far greater than we have been led to believe.

Maybe the real “second coming” isn’t a person descending from the sky, but a shift in consciousness. It is a moment when we finally start seeing through illusion (the matrix) and remembering that the divine has always been within us and all around us.

When we can meet that truth without fear, without worship, without needing to control it, that’s when humanity might finally be ready!

Always remember, no matter what is happening in this world, approach it with faith over fear and the knowing that we each have the power within us! -LR

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FINDING LIGHT IN LIFE’S MESSY MOMENTS

As beautiful as life can be, the reality is that it can get pretty messy sometimes and makes us ask, “Why?” Why is this happening? Why does it have to be so difficult? “Why Me? Why Now? Is it all worth the heartaches and challenges we face? Not everyone has these questions but more often than not, we have all faced some kind of hardship or challenge that really has us questioning everything, especially lately.

Life isn’t a straight line, it’s a cycle. It is a constant up and down of emotions. There are highs that lift us up and lows that (sometimes) break us open. And as much as we’d love to skip the hard parts, those darker moments are often what shape us the most. This is especially difficult for someone who doesn’t really have faith or believe in a “bigger picture,” to comprehend or accept the obstacles they are faced with. Personally, I find it the best way to cope with the chaos of life, to believe that everything has meaning and a purpose, even when it doesn’t make sense or hurts so much. And then of course, there are moments in life when catastrophic things happen, that are just inexplicable and for that I really don’t have answers.

From personal experience, I’ll never forget the time in my life when my mother was dying of cancer. It was, without question, one of the hardest things, if not the hardest, I’ve ever faced, yet also one of the most profound. It cracked me open in ways I didn’t expect, especially years later.

During that time in my life, my family became closer than ever. Every day felt fragile and sacred at the same time. When the moment came for my mom to take her last breath, we were all there surrounding her with love, holding space as she transitioned into another realm. It was heartbreaking, but it was also a privilege. A moment of grace inside the grief.

The lessons my mother taught my family and I through her strength, courage, and quiet resilience have stayed with me for life. Her journey reminded me that none of us are here forever and that’s exactly why how we live matters and what legacy we leave to our children and to others.

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond to it. That choice is where our power and our peace, really begin. It is in the choices we make on how we live our lives that leave a lasting impact, whether for good or for bad.

My personal belief is that we did not incarnate here on Earth simply to live a mediocre life and just work, eat, pay bills, and repeat, day in and day. If we are not doing something that brings us joy or makes a difference in our lives or in the lives of others, then what are we even doing here?

Life Isn’t Meant to Be Smooth Sailing

Life is a constant see-saw of good times and bad times. A yin-yang of cyclical moments. And sometimes when things are going really well, or we get a little too comfortable or complacent, life has a funny way of humbling us. Just when we think we’ve got everything under control, something happens that throws us off course, for example, a plan falls apart, someone disappoints us, or we hit an unexpected roadblock.

The truth is, life will always come with ups and downs. Joy and heartbreak. Clarity and confusion. We don’t get to skip the hard parts, but we do get to decide how we respond to them. That’s where the real growth happens.

Every day, we’re tested in small ways. The red light that makes you late for work, the flat tire, the canceled meeting. All those moments that make you sigh and roll your eyes. But what if they’re not just inconveniences? What if they’re small moments of protection or divine timing? Maybe that red light kept you from crossing paths with an accident. Maybe that delay gave you space to avoid something you weren’t meant to walk into.

Even the bigger challenges like the broken foot that sidelines you, the illness that slows you down, the heartbreak that cracks you open might hold something deeper for you that you still have not addressed (perhaps from an emotional perspective.) Sometimes the Universe has to hit the brakes for us when we won’t do it ourselves. Maybe that injury is a reminder to rest, to appreciate your health, or to reconnect with gratitude for the simple things.

It’s not always easy to see the lesson in the moment. Pain rarely feels like purpose while we’re in it. But over time, those moments shape us. They build real strength, compassion, and faith, not the easy, picture-perfect kind, but the kind you earn by getting through things you never thought you could. Like facing cancer and somehow finding the courage to keep going or losing someone you love and learning how to breathe again anyway.

Life has this strange way of toughening us up while also softening our hearts. We become stronger, but also more understanding, more aware, a little wiser than before.

No matter how positive or mindful we try to be, life will always have its lessons and obstacles. That’s not failure that’s being human. The goal isn’t to control every outcome, but to stay open through it all because when we stop fighting the ups and downs and start flowing with them, we realize something powerful: every challenge, every detour, every “why me?” moment might just be leading us somewhere we’re meant to go.

The real spiritual journey isn’t all peace signs and good vibes. It’s messy. It’s losing things and people you thought you couldn’t live without…and somehow finding a deeper kind of love through the pain. It’s learning to sit in both the chaos and the calm and still choose compassion anyway.

So, if it feels like everything’s falling apart, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it means you’re evolving. Sometimes life has to shake things up so we can see what’s real and what’s just been placed on us by the world. It’s part of our own evolution and growth, a way to shed all those old layers and get back to who we truly are, who we were born to be.

When people talk about a “spiritual awakening,” it’s not always about religion. It is about learning who we are authentically and learning to live in our truth and power, not in who and what we were conditioned to believe. It’s more about waking up to your authentic self and learning who you are underneath all the expectations and choosing to live in a way that helps you to become the best version of YOU!

And when you make it through, you’ll find a peace that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard, or a love that doesn’t need to be proven, and a self that no longer crumbles under pressure. You won’t need that approval from others. You will just learn to be you and love yourself as you are, flaws and all. The hard times and challenges aren’t your enemy; they are your gateway to light.

In the end, obstacles are part of the human experience. They’re not there to destroy us, but to wake us up and help us grow as human beings. Every challenge gives us a chance to choose whether to spiral into chaos or to turn toward the light that’s trying to be revealed through it.

If I can give you one takeaway in this article it is this: “Obstacles are necessary. They either become agents of chaos or opportunities for enlightenment. How we respond is the key.” ~LR

Life will always throw obstacles our way, some small, and some that knock the wind out of us. We don’t get to choose when they come, but we do get to decide what we do with them. That’s where growth happens, in the space between resistance and acceptance. That is where our true power lies.

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THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: Navigating Truth and Fear in Today’s Politics

Florida, United States – Real life these days feels stranger than fiction and the lines between truth and fiction have become blurred, thanks to an obsession with extremism, social media and bias media. Daily life seems to be shaped by whichever narrative has sunk in deepest. This is where we are in the United States at this moment in time. A time of political unrest, upheaval, division, chaos in marginalized communities and uncertainty about our future, in general.

Truth is truth, but as we are living during a time where truth and facts are being redefined and turned upside down and inside out, we have to differentiate between truth and facts. Facts are objective pieces of information that can be verified, like data, scientific evidence, or reality-based observations.

Truth, however, can be broader and more subjective; it often includes personal perspective, beliefs, and experiences. Someone’s “truth” may reflect how they interpret or feel about reality, which can differ from factual accuracy. And it most certainly feels like many people are imposing their own versions of truth on reality. Which can get awfully confusing when you believe that we do create our own reality, or we at least shape it.

The important thing to remember is that regardless of the reality you may want to live in, facts matter because honesty builds trust and trust shapes our future. Standing up to tell the ‘truth’ (about facts) feels like an act of courage these days. The issue is when people try to tell their own version of truth, not the facts.

For argument’s sake, the reference used in this article about “speaking the truth” refers to speaking about facts.

As we focus on the truth/facts, it is important to bring up integrity. “Integrity is being honest, sincere, and consistently adhering to strong moral and ethical principles, even when it’s difficult or no one is watching.” We have politicians and people who choose to ignore facts and lack integrity. We desperately need leaders who have integrity and can navigate the political arena without losing their moral compass, especially at a time when it matters more than ever. American citizens (and people in general) are more likely to support leaders who have integrity and are seen as honest and transparent.

It has becoming increasingly more difficult to turn away from the political narratives and chaos being created day in a day out, especially on the news and social media platforms. For example, when someone who watches Fox, NewsMax or OANN daily hears “border invasion” on repeat, and “immigration crisis,” it feels like a given fact, not a contested claim.

On the flip side, someone scrolling CNN, MSNBC or progressive TikTok hears, “democracy is under attack” and then that concept is ingrained into their sense of urgency.

Neither side pauses to think, is this accurate and who taught me this is normal? We need to ask why we value one media news outlet as the only truth, when now-a-days, most news networks are more entertainment than anything and only focused on ratings, not reporting the facts, only their interpretation of it, based on partisanship.

This partisan way of living affects real life in all kinds of ways. For example, parents might show up at school board meetings furious about “indoctrination,” without ever questioning how they got that language in the first place. Meanwhile, other parents assume inclusive lessons are just obvious and the way things should be (from their perspective.) Both are operating inside pre-shaped “common sense,” based on what they believe is “right” or on how their views were shaped.

Today in the United States (2025,) the memes, the jokes, and the soundbites people share aren’t neutral. They reinforce a worldview that is warped by the constant bombardment of partisan points of view. A “dark Brandon” meme or a “woke mind virus” rant isn’t just entertainment; it’s training people on what to find normal or absurd. This is why it is so important to learn to navigate truth and not live in fear, based on today’s political climate. Although, admittedly, it has become increasingly more difficult to ignore everything that is going on.

There is a tug-of-war between the idea that America (U.S.A.) is fundamentally a democracy worth protecting versus the narrative that elections are rigged or illegitimate. That clash isn’t just about ballots; it’s about what story the American people believe.

What if, maybe, we tried to step outside the narratives we are bombarded with, which kinda’ feels a bit like when you realize a background noise has been humming the whole time. You don’t even notice it until the moment you do, and then you can’t un-hear it.

If collectively people broke through all the noise in 2025, it might look like this:

Instead of automatically accepting blanket statements like, “healthcare is tied to your job” or “college debt is normal,” people might ask: Who benefits from me believing that? Suddenly it’s clear: the insurance companies, lenders, the banks etc… not necessarily them.

And instead of reacting to book bans or rainbow flags as inherently good or bad, people might see the fight itself as the point. Meaning, politicians gain power by keeping us locked in endless outrage, because seriously, how is a rainbow affecting your day-to-day life? And why ban books because some people don’t like the contents? What are people a really afraid of? Is it that their ideologies are under attack? Is it personal insecurities? Religion? Need for control? The reasons are endless, but it all boils down to fear.

What we need to learn to do is to respect our differences and recognize that perceptions are shaped by personal experiences and that sometimes, dialogue is more about understanding than changing minds. We MUST learn to listen to each other, not just talk to defend or ready to pounce on the other person’s perspective. Ultimately, promoting open-mindedness and empathy creates space for constructive conversations, even when opinions differ. The key is to be willing to even engage in those types of conversations.

Sometimes it helps to pause, zoom out and take a step back from different political viewpoints. For instance, when you do, you start to see that both the ‘election denial’ crowd and the ‘democracy under attack’ crowd are running on fear. Sure, one has more facts behind it, but the common thread is the same: fear, which is the lever being pulled to move people in the direction that is convenient for those in power.

Fear is exhausting. The constant “Breaking News” banners, on tv and online, the daily “gloom and doom” narrative. It’s like living in a never-ending emergency drill. But here’s the thing: while we can’t flip a switch and change the headlines, we can change how we respond to them.

Perspective is our power. When we catch ourselves spiraling in the fear cycle, we can instead choose to focus on possibility, solutions, or even just gratitude for what’s steady in our own lives, we shift the energy we’re putting out into the world. That matters. The collective mood isn’t some abstract idea. It is built from millions of small, personal frequencies stacking on top of each other. That is the collective consciousness!

If enough people stop feeding fear and start feeding clarity, compassion, and hope, the tone of our politics and culture has to shift. Leaders will rise to meet the energy we project. Media outlets follow the attention we give. Communities reflect the conversations we’re having. We the people, have the power with our pockets, our voices and our frequency…our energy, our responses.

Changing your perspective isn’t just a self-care move; it helps to shift the political spectrum (as much as it can be changed.) It’s how we change the channel on the collective frequency from constant panic to forward momentum. Some people call it “positive thinking,” but it goes way beyond that. Positive thinking is a vital part of personal growth, but when we shift the collective consciousness, we transform societal narratives of how we see ourselves and each other. So that positive change is rooted in shared awareness, that ultimately influences how communities (and nations too,) operate.

To put it into perspective, positive thinking is like when we plant a single tree and take care of it to make sure it grows healthy and strong, but when we change the collective consciousness, it’s like we planted a whole forest. When enough trees grow and thrive together, the entire landscape transforms.

When we steer away from fear, change our perspective and change our thinking, we create personal change, but collective awareness is about creating an entire environment shift that benefits everyone.

Fear undoubtedly sells, so media outlets double down on alarm bells. People end up living in a constant state of “next crisis incoming,” which shapes what they talk about, what they buy, even how they raise their kids. I mean aren’t you tired already of hearing and seeing ‘Breaking News” every single day?! Every day feels like gloom and doom.

When fear is the baseline for every news story, every conversation, especially in politics, every election feels like ‘do-or-die.’ People vote less on policy they like, and more on who they think will stop the “worst-case scenario.” That keeps polarization alive. This is why we are facing the issues we are facing today in American politics 2025.

Instead of absorbing the concept of what “real America is supposed to look like, people could try to recognize that the United States has always been messy, and not always this “great” fictional utopia. There’s no single default of greatness. There never was. And no ONE person is coming in to save us. WE are the ones we have been waiting for.

When we each commit to growing and bettering ourselves and let go of fear and predispositions towards each other, we can collectively elevate the whole, and in this way, create a ripple of positive change that transforms our communities and the world.

What we radiate is what we receive. We have to change our frequency, collectively.

At our deepest level, we all share a fundamental desire for peace, love, health and freedom, how we get there is what seems to be up for debate. While our paths and opinions may differ, our hopes for a better life and a better world are more similar than they seem. Sometimes, the key is recognizing that beneath our divisions lies a common human longing and finding ways to work toward those shared dreams, together.

Afterall, peace starts with me & you. Politics aside, we are all from this Earth and should work to find common ground. Remember, we always have the power to choose where we stand and what we believe, and how we navigate truth in this complicated journey we are living.

We have the power within ourselves to endure all the ups and downs, we are faced with, whether that is in love, life or politics. It is the perspective we choose and how we navigate our responses and reactions that matters.

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CHOSEN ONES MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We are always shifting between who we are, who we were and who we want to be.

What you expect is what shows up. For example, if you expect a breakthrough, your mind will start scanning for “open doors.” Your focus and your thoughts are more powerful than you know.

Your purpose already exists, you just have to TUNE in (to higher frequency,) not chase. In order to become more conscious (awakened) you have to become more authentic, not necessarily more positive. Authenticity involves being both negative and positive and being aware that the two are necessary to find balance in our lives and within ourselves.


We all have divine DNA. We are warriors. Whether we are warriors of light or warriors of darkness is up to each of us. We have to be willing to wake up to our divinity and discover our greater purpose.


The willing CAN make a difference…just do small things with great love one day at a time...

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WAKE UP TO YOUR POWER

The Power to be Happy LESSON OF THE DAY:

The following are lessons and words of wisdom I gathered from listening to “Stacey & the Sage” (based on question and answers from AI,) as well as some of my own personal input.

Sometimes it feels like we are living in a hijacked reality, especially in recent times. It can feel like Earth is a prison planet because we are stuck in the systems and mindset meant to keep us “trapped.” The truth is that Earth can be a beautiful place, a sacred place meant to be a kind of living library. Our souls are here to remember, to grow but somewhere along the line, the natural system got infiltrated. It is our job to find our way back to our soul’s mission and awaken our best selves.

We are here to remember! You are not small. You are not broken. You are powerful.

The system is desperate to distract you, to keep you feeling small, numb, scared, confused, powerless. But simply waking up to YOUR POWER, you can begin to “awaken” and reclaim what is your birthright.

When we are disconnected from Source, that is when fear, hate and division easily takes over.

Disconnection weakens you.

Faith over fear is something we hear over and over, but it doesn’t necessarily refer to faith in religion. Regardless of what religion you may or may not adhere to, spirituality and connection to your higher consciousness, is where the magic happens. “Spirituality flows from the soul, not from an institution. – Matt Ryder

Spirituality connects us directly to Source, to the Universe and to one another. No middleman needed.

It is not about worshipping a God or Christ; the goal is to embody Christ-consciousness – to become an ascended being who masters love, kindness, empathy, compassion and empathy.

Obedient minds don’t question anything. They cling to authority and believe that guilt is holy. Learn to question everything.

Thoughts and feelings shape your reality. Reality is a reflection of consciousness. You can change the reflection (the mirror) by changing YOU! When you see (or watch) only trauma, (trouble, division, problems,) the mirror reflects distortion, and you start believing that is the “real” world.”

Change the mirror, the view, your thoughts and you will change YOU!

For example, change selfishness into SELF-LOVE!

Don’t fight the system, step out of it. Stop feeding into negative energy. Recognize everything we see is a mirror. It is showing you everything you have inside yourself, not as punishment but as feedback.

Low frequency (ie: fear) equals easy to steer & manipulate. To reclaim your “mirror,” you need to step out of fear and doubt.

Learn to speak with power. Your words are your POWER. Don’t say
“I can’t. Do not spell cast against yourself. Start using your voice to command the reality you want. “I WILL. I CAN. I AM…”

It is important to upgrade your level of consciousness to reshape how you see the world and live in it.

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it…whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth.”” -“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

Work on staying as positive as possible even when the world feels uncertain. The Universe doesn’t give you what you want, it gives you that which you are. Break through your limits.

We are more powerful than we give ourselves credit for.

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