I am humbled and thankful for all the kind words and gestures I received on my special day. As I say goodbye to last year and hello to this year as I close my past chapter and indulge in my new one I cannot help but ponder and reminisce upon the years that passed and on all the wonderful and challenging experiences and lessons that I learned growing up. Growing older is a gift because it carries with it years of wisdom, memories and trials that if learned properly benefit you in the coming years. Today I see the blessings in all the struggles I faced and the merit behind everything I felt denied from. Today I look at mistakes or as lessons rather than harsh realities. For if you’re only growing in age and not in awareness of what is truly important in life then you are at loss.

Being a young mother and wife has given me the opportunity to learn and grow along side my husband and children. It was not always easy yet today I believe that the struggles I faced only made me stronger. My experiences as a young wife and mom also meant that I get to now enjoy this next stage of my life rediscovering and redefining myself while still at my peak. It is a luxury to be able to invest in yourself and to have the time and the consciousness to do that. Today I give myself points and am finally proud of the person I used to doubt for so long.. me… Today I am not only truly thankful and more accepting of myself today I have the courage and the confidence to stay away from situations or people who threaten my sense of self worth. Today I learn to put boundaries which serve to honor myself and then others. With the love and support of my family, husband and children I’ve learned to grow peacefully, lovingly and passionately and to redefine myself meticulously more than ever before. 🕊

Today I present some of my humble experiences and amazing things I learned over the past years in my life which contributes to this overwhelming feeling of satisfaction today. Perhaps my humble writings can form a tiny ripple of positivity in someone else’s life as we (myself included) need that strength and reminder every now and then.

Do not under estimate the power of prayer. When you remember and turn to God, God in turn remembers you and turns to you and you shall begin to see the blessings in the little and the big things in life that the All mighty bestows upon you.

Invest in your family and friends. Work on forming lasting relationships built on love, trust and mutual respect with the people you love. The happiest people are the social people who take the time to reach out and be more accepting and welcoming of their family and friends.

Learn to maintain your health physically and emotionally for you and for your family. A big lesson I learned is that a family is like a network and if one member falls an imbalance occurs. Children especially feel the pain and struggles of their parents as they are completely dependent on them for survival… so your well being is important not just to you but to those around you who love you wether children, spouses, siblings or parents… so take care of you and also remember happy wife equals happy life 😉

It is ok to have an “off day”. When feeling constricted and frustrated give yourself a break. Take time off for yourself by the beach, on a holiday or even in the solitary of your own home and breath and reflect before making any decisions or actions. Believe me this goes a long way.

Know yourself and your capabilities and honor your limitations and accept and love yourself as you are. You are human my friend.

Life is up and down so enjoy the ride. Enjoy the ups, reflect on the downs and never lose faith. Life is like a heartbeat if it were stagnant then it means you’re not living. Ask yourself during the downs what is this teaching me and practice gratitude during the ups for this is the spice of life.

You don’t have to take care or be in control of everything. You are not the master of the universe.

Go easy on your partners, children, family and friends. Understand that humans are fallible and lower the expectations. Be kind and expect nothing in return and learn to accept others as they are and watch as they flourish and become the best versions of themselves.

When it comes to parenting, the one and best advice to raising happy, independent and confident children is to show them love. Show your children love and acceptance and watch them turn into the wonderful human beings that they are sometimes even surpassing what you initially envisioned for them.

If you seek love, give love, if you seek companionship become a good companion, if you seek wealth share your wealth. We receive back what we give and send out the most.

Volunteer in a charity or a cause. Get out of your own life and try to save another’s. When we get out of our own world and our own problems and help others with theirs we rise above our egos and our struggles and we become much more appreciative.

Find your passion and you shall see that passion flourish in ways you couldn’t imagine. Set an intention to work on the things you’re passionate about wether it’s a hobby, a career, a practice and you will find bits and pieces of your passions unfold before you like a flower in bloom.

It is ok not be liked by everyone you can be the most beautiful rose and someone will still have a problem with flowers and that’s ok it is just who they are and has nothing to do with who you are.

Know how to set respectful boundaries with friends and even family. Forming healthy boundaries created respect for yourself and others.

If you make a mistake own it, apologize (even if it is to yourself) and learn to do better next time for mistakes are simply opportunities that we learn from.

Finally don’t forget to love deeply, practice faith compassionately, and be grateful eternally for a new year God has granted you. It is never too late to become a better and wiser person and pass on some of that wisdom.

May we continue growing in wisdom before age… love and peace to you all 🤍