Why Job Crafting Looks Good—But It Still Feels Wrong There was a time when I believed all I needed was a little more responsibility, more creativity, and more recognition. So I asked for it. I crafted, I adjusted, I made my work “meaningful.” But something still felt off. It was like lighting a candle in […]
Category: Personal Growth
Micro-Moments New Mission: Finding Purpose in the Present
What if you’ve been looking for purpose in all the wrong places? For years, I believed I needed a grand mission. A calling. Something that sounded noble on a resume and resonated like a TED Talk. But what if that mindset—so often celebrated in self-help books and spiritual seminars—is just another echo of a system […]
Your Why Won’t Save You But It Might Hack You Free
The Myth of the Perfect Why I used to believe that finding my “why” would save me.Save me from burnout.Save me from mediocrity.Save me from the slow ache of unexpressed dreams. But here’s the truth I learned the hard way:Your “why” can’t save you—but it might just set you free. We’ve been sold a shiny […]
The Myths of the Virtuous Savior: Why Rescue is Rare
We were raised to wait for heroes From bedtime stories to campaign speeches, we’re taught to believe someone will come along and “do the right thing.” A leader. A protector. A moral compass. The one with integrity. But what happens when the people we elected to lead turn away from the very virtues we entrusted […]
Purpose as a Social Construct: Breaking Free from the Herd
Embrace Your Unwritten Story We’ve all heard the call to find our “purpose” in life. But what if I told you that the pressure to discover purpose isn’t some divine force—it’s a societal construct? From childhood, we’re told that purpose means work. That it must involve serving others, making an impact, or contributing in measurable […]
Unlock the Gift of Ancient Wisdom for Work-Life Harmony
Bridging the Past with the Present In today’s speed-fest world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The constant pull between work, family, and self-care can create an exhausting cycle of stress. But what if the answers to finding balance have already been passed down for centuries? Ancient wisdom, particularly from Buddhism, offers a timeless approach to […]
The Disconnection We Feel Surge More Than Burnout from Life
Why So Many of Us Feel Lost and Alone In today’s speed-fest world, many of us are struggling with a sense of disconnection. This isn’t just about burnout—it’s deeper. Women especially, are feeling the weight of a chaotic world. They feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of their place. The problem isn’t just about managing to-do […]
Teaching Children Who They Are Before the World Destroy Them
I believed teaching children before age three was important. So, I raised three daughters, as my mama raised me. Guided by faith and fortified most times by tough love. Now, as a great-grandmother, I watch a new generation of parents grappling with a digital Babel. It’s where a chaotic world of social media chatter and […]
The Spiritual Decay of Easter: Profits Sacked Sacred Symbols
Easter isn’t about bunnies and pastel eggs; instead, it’s a stark reminder of its spiritual decay. It’s time to wake up and realize how far we’ve fallen. Just a few years ago, a simple search for Easter imagery would have shown you a balance between the sacred and the commercial. Today? It’s all bunnies and […]
Unlock True Prosperity Without Burning Out: The Gift
The Cost of “Traditional Prosperity” What if the key to true prosperity isn’t working harder, but learning to work smarter with grace? I’ve been there. I’ve chased prosperity the traditional way—hustling, grinding, sacrificing sleep, and even my sense of well-being. I used to believe that success only came if I pushed myself to the limits. […]