Have you ever arrived to a social event of some kind and stood at the entrance feeling awkward and somewhat overwhelmed? And your welcoming hostess or host tries to ease your obvious discomfort by saying “Just be yourself”?

Little did they know their kindly gesture would spark a minor explosion in your brain. You grapple with a whirlwind of tumultuous thoughts. Your mind is racing with ‘What does that mean, just be myself? What am I supposed to do to just be myself…?’ The quizzical look on your face doesn’t go unnoticed. “Come on in. Just relax and be yourself. No one is going to bite you.” Read more...

We are all born with a drive to discover and fulfill our potentials.

Already as a child, you were naturally drawn to what makes you happy and what you are good at. You wanted to know what makes you unique and valuable. You wanted to feel good about yourself and your life.

This deep desire to experience joy and fulfillment is the underlying force that moves us forward as humans. We long to live as our authentic self, in tune with our soul.

BUT, many of us never made it to adulthood knowing our value, special gifts, or feeling in touch with who we really are and what we want in life. We might not even remember it ever was important. We just feel dissatisfied in some way or that something is missing from our life. Read more...