The rebuilding of the self

I have been writing silently for the past few months as I self-reflected on this journey of radical transformation that has given me the agency, drive and work ethic to live consciously and in alignment.

Throughout my life, writing provided my experiences a home that helped shape my world view and perspective. I was able to have an internal dialogue about each stage of transformation as I broke free from comfort zones and the known, to unlearn and relearn.

To evaluate critically and to change what I can and make peace with what couldn't.

Authentic growth and progress may feel slow but just like my hair, it allowed me to exist in healthier spaces and my confidence has gone up knowing that I have taken my time in both identifying myself and what works for me as I show up as a human being passionate about what I do.

My spirituality forms a large part of my identity; faith constantly encourages me to meditate, reflect and forgive as I patiently go through this process of becoming.

I have a vision to pursue and a belief that anything is possible as long as I increase the knowledge, experiences and skillsets needed for a successful pursuit.

September brings my 6th year anniversary as I’ve committed to designing possibilities for myself and I couldn’t be prouder of where it has led to. There is still a long way to go but I am so grateful to know that I am no longer where I use to be.

I have tapped into every part of myself as I got a blank canvas and built my identity piece by piece whilst simultaneously disengaging from baseless and biased assumptions that sought to limit potential, intentionally and unintentionally, directly and indirectly.

I no longer have any room for anything that takes away my peace because why should we constantly accept existing as second-class citizens reliving the same exclusions?

I was very fortunate to have connected with my core values during my early twenties because it was integrity, transparency and empathy that guided me to inner peace and innerstanding.

When I facilitate conversations and discuss lived experiences with clients and those alike, I look at it holistically as identity isn't singular, we are multifaceted human beings living through different experiences that form our perceptions and who we become, how do we welcome all of that in our discussions about ''bringing your whole self?''

Every year, I had to reintroduce myself because what I was living through actualised parts of me I didn't know existed, it sounds nonsensical but that's the only way I can describe it.

I am so grateful for travelling and experiencing different cultures that provided a home for my soul to lay in as I discovered and threw myself into opportunities that have built the foundation needed for the rest of my life.

Leading up to September, I am going to dedicate my posts on key milestones that have taught me a lot about the world we live in and the one we seek to design. I am going to explore failure and remove the stigma associated with it. I love failure we have a special relationship, and it always comes knocking to remind me of the lessons I have yet to learn.

How can I not love and be grateful for the chance to see things differently?

On this journey of becoming, I hope we all strive to be the best we can be regardless of the obstacles that hinder our path to our purpose and potential.

Remember, everything meant for you will find you as long as you find yourself first.

Confronting yourself, acknowledging the present and discovering new ways of thinking isn't easy in any shape or form but when you meet yourself on the other side, you will be thankful for every step of the way.