Women's Launchpad

Where Do You Look For Answers?: Sometimes, I go on social media and I see a sea of posts about Do’s and Don’ts. Yikes. But I don’t blame society for cluttering the internet with these posts because life has no instruction manual, and so many are looking for answers on how to be, on how to become. I mean, who doesn’t love life hacks that lead them back to themselves? Yeah. So, I get it. ✍🏾✨ Firstly, in a society that benefits from your self-doubt, loving yourself is seen as a rebellious act. Self-love is petrifying for some and when observed in others, it can be a trigger, a reminder of something not-so-good. Knowing this, I remember when I used to make myself small because I worried about how I was affecting others—usually people who were not at peace with themselves. It wasn’t someone else’s fault that I sacrificed parts of myself to make others comfortable. It was mine. People don’t really care about that sort of thing. And it took a long time to recover from things like people-pleasing. It took a long time to give myself permission to be okay with who I am. ✍🏾✨ So, today, I just want to encourage someone to give themselves permission to be who they are. These social media do’s and don’ts can sometimes be overwhelming (including this post), but they are also a sign that people are reaching and striving for something more, something better. Just be careful not to think that this space is all there is to reveal what you need. There are books, art, movies, nature, the silence of sitting with yourself. Don’t limit yourself on where inspiration and answers come from. ✍🏾✨ Very often, the answers are already within you. All you need to do is find something that activates that knowledge. The photo collage I’ve posted is an example of how I find my answers. The talks I give, the people I meet, the hearts I touch—everyone has something to give. And when we lift each other up, the world becomes a better place. I become better because of what my career asks me to be and do. Therefore, be mindful of what you expose yourself to—remember, it’s good to read rooms, but instead of focusing on mastering others, I challenge you to master yourself. There is power in knowing who you are. Good luck. And Namaste.🧘🏽‍♀️