A personal reminder, for those times when life feels heavy again.

Ten years from now, make sure you can say that you chose your life, you didn't settle for it. — Mandy Hale

Our experiences do not define us; the meaning we assign to them does. I acknowledge the turbulent events of the past, and choose not to remain trapped in a victim-survivor mode. I release the harm, the hurt, and the pain, and set myself free. To me, true freedom is found in authenticity and inner peace.

No matter what has occurred in your life to this point, it should have no bearing at all on how you live from now on. That you, living in the here and now, are the one who determines your own life. — Ichiro Kishimi

So, live in the present and learn widely. I once felt helpless, not knowing better. Now, with my personal values acting as my inner compass, I feel empowered to create positive change and positive energy in my life.

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. — Jon Kabat-Zinn