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Own Your Story (to Create Your Life)

February 10, 2020

How Owning Mine Has Brought me Here…Pursuing my Dream Life.

The Magic of Beginning: Finding Your Starting Line

Every journey begins with a single step. When fellow dream-chasers approach me, curious about shaping a life overflowing with passion, I always point them back to square one. Delve into your past, relive those moments that made you laugh, cry, or even cringe. These memories, these feelings, are your starting point. They are the blueprint from which your current self has been crafted, and understanding them is the foundation for the path ahead.

Decoding Our Narratives: Separating Fact from Fiction

As we grow, our minds become a repository of stories. These narratives are a mix – some we tell ourselves, and some told to us by family, friends, or society. It’s essential to segregate these tales, understand their origins, and decipher their truth. When we learn to differentiate the self-constructed barriers from the authentic stories, we find clarity. This process might seem daunting, but it’s the key to unlocking a genuine sense of self.

Harnessing Your Power: Unlocking the Magic Within

Inside every individual is a boundless energy, a force of nature waiting to be channeled. It’s the spark that makes you unique and defines your potential. The challenge? Recognizing its existence and giving it the freedom to flourish. By acknowledging your intrinsic worth and understanding your capabilities, you position yourself to soar toward your dreams.

Embracing Life’s Lessons: Understanding Growth Through Change

The undulating journey of life, filled with its peaks and troughs, is nature’s way of teaching us. Changes, whether welcome or not, carry potent lessons. They teach us resilience, adaptability, and the art of perseverance. Every setback faced, every hurdle crossed, is a testament to our spirit and a stepping stone towards a more refined version of ourselves.

Peek into My Past: From Dreams to Realities

Personal reflection time: My affair with words was once a silent passion. Though I always cherished my secret writings, I never saw them taking center stage in my life until I confronted my deepest fears. My dreams of becoming an editor took a backseat as I waded into the world of copywriting. Each choice, each pivot was a blend of guts, gumption, and an unwavering will.

Finding My Professional Path: From Learning to Earning

Life, with all its unpredictability, can sometimes be our best mentor. My ambition of editing took an unexpected turn towards copywriting, revealing a facet of my passion I hadn’t considered. The transition wasn’t without its bumps. But with an ever-curious mind, a heart ready to learn, and the right guidance, any transition can be converted into an opportunity. The mantra? Stay open, stay hungry.

Valuing Every Experience: Every Chapter Matters

Life is a mosaic of experiences, each piece contributing to the grand picture. Whether it’s a hard lesson, a joyous occasion, or even an ordinary day, each moment plays its part. Recognizing the value in these experiences, drawing wisdom from them, and leveraging them as a robust foundation, sets the stage for the future you aspire to create.

Your Next Chapter Awaits (so Start Writing It Today)

Having walked you through my journey, my chapters, and my lessons, dudette, the spotlight now turns to you. What’s the next phase in your story? Remember, every sunrise presents a blank page, ready for you to pen your story.


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