It often isn’t until we leave a toxic environment that we can see it clearly. A reflection on trauma, healing, self-worth, and learning that someone else’s treatment of you does not determine your value. … More Distance Brings Clarity
Never believe the lie that you are not good enough, no matter whether it comes from the outside world or your own mind. When others tell you that you can’t, they are often projecting their own fears, insecurities, and limitations onto you. Their doubts are not your destiny. When that voice rises from within, telling … More Fear of Failure
You can’t rewind the clock. Yesterday is fixed, sealed, and untouchable. No matter how much you replay it in your mind. Sulking over your failures, reliving your mistakes, or replaying your regrets accomplishes nothing. They don’t move you forward. They only anchor you to what can’t be changed. The only thing that matters is today. … More Today Is All That Matters
Reflecting on my journey and how the adversity forced me to adapt. … More The Winter Souldier
One of the greatest impediments to personal growth is hiding from oneself. To truly understand yourself, you must go to those places less traveled within your psyche. … More The Beautiful Darkness
Are you living your best life? Or are you just lingering? Are you being true to your inner core or are you living life through limitations placed on yourself by others? Many people are content with being cogs in the wheel of capitalism or whatever system they belong to. Most, however, are not even aware … More Change Your Path and Live Your Best Life
I often talk about this spiritual journey that I am on. I believe we are all on such a journey – the personal experiences and awareness of the journey differs from person to person. Yet, we are on this journey. This journey is met with pain, grief, joy, and plenty of obstacles. Life isn’t perfect … More Take Courage
We have often heard people say that life is about the journey more than the destination. The meaning of this is subjective and can be interpreted differently based on the mental lens of the individual. Let me tell you how I see it. In life, there are many experiences and transformations. Actually, that is life … More Don’t Lose Yourself: A 7-Step Guide
Are you really looking in the mirror? Michael Jackson stated, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror.” His chart-topping “Man in the Mirror” spoke to the power of personal accountability being the key factor to affecting change in this world. But do you have the courage to self-evaluate? What do you really want out … More Are You Really Looking in the Mirror?
I love myself I love everything about me I love my eyes, I love my lips, I love my hair, I love my skin – especially the color of my skin I love the core of my spirit – everything within God makes no mistakes, so I am created perfectly Even my flaws are part … More I Love Myself (A Daily Affirmation)
Ronaldo Gilley 