Alright, so let’s talk about wonder and awe—two things we all used to have in spades as kids but somehow managed to lose somewhere along the way between taxes and scrolling through Twitter at 2 a.m. These days, wonder and awe are like those rare birds you only hear about in nature documentaries—beautiful, fleeting, and barely seen in the wild. And the thing is, without them, life starts feeling pretty damn flat. It’s like going through life in black and white when you know color exists. So, that’s the mission here: to help people recover that spark, that sense of “holy crap, life is amazing,” even if it’s a bit messed up most of the time. Because here’s the thing—wonder and awe aren’t just nice little add-ons. They’re fuel. They’re what make us feel alive, connected, and actually excited to get out of bed in the morning. Without them, you’re just grinding, going through the motions, thinking the next promotion or the next “perfect” relationship will give you that feeling. Spoiler alert: it won’t. Helping people recover wonder and awe means digging beneath the “what’s wrong with me?” questions and getting back to the “what’s actually right with life?” part of ourselves that we’ve ignored for way too long. It’s about learning how to see again—to notice the little things, the beauty in the ordinary, and the magic in what we already have. We’re talking about breaking out of the mental boxes we’ve put ourselves in, the labels and expectations, and all the noise that makes life feel so heavy. It’s about peeling all that back and finding a part of ourselves that can still look at the world and say, “Whoa.” Because when we see the world with that kind of curiosity and awe, suddenly everything starts to feel more possible.

On this lovely Friday, I would like to remind you that your authenticity is a true superpower—it allows you to live in harmony with your values and purpose, attracting the people and opportunities meant for you 🌟. When you’re true to yourself, you no longer feel pressured to meet others’ expectations, freeing up your energy to focus on what truly matters 💪. This clarity brings confidence and resilience, empowering you to face challenges without the weight of judgment or rejection 🛡️. Being authentic also lights a path for others ✨. By openly sharing your strengths and vulnerabilities, you invite others to do the same, creating deeper, more trusting connections 🤝. Embrace your authenticity, and unlock the unique potential within you 🌱; it not only transforms your life but also inspires those around you to do the same 🌈. Be your superhero self today!! Wishing all a great Friday!

We begin our journey in life seeking comfort, whether through approval, love, or avoiding anything that evokes uncertainty. As children, we’re wired to reach for what feels good, and for a while, that’s enough. Then, in adolescence, we start negotiating with the discomfort that’s starting to come into our lives. This is the “bargaining phase,” where we test boundaries, trying to find ways around the hard stuff instead of facing it directly. We’re still hoping we can avoid pain if we bargain right, but deep down, we’re learning that discomfort and uncertainty don’t just vanish. Adulthood, though, brings us to a different realization: that discomfort isn’t something to dodge—it’s something to live alongside. This is where true resilience, or what’s sometimes called antifragility, comes in. Being antifragile doesn’t mean just making it through hard times; it’s about letting those hard times make us stronger, more grounded, and more aware of what really matters to us. But here’s the thing: our brains are wired to avoid pain and discomfort. They’re constantly nudging us toward what feels safe. And if we listen too closely to that voice, we’ll keep ourselves small, missing out on the growth and connection that come only through facing the hard stuff. What if instead of fighting against this pain, we leaned into it? When we confront our discomfort, not by gritting our teeth but by letting it in, we tap into a strength beyond endurance. It’s the power of vulnerability and the courage to trust ourselves. Every time we face discomfort, instead of avoiding it, we’re reinforcing our capacity to handle whatever comes our way. We’re showing ourselves that we can hold steady, even when the ground beneath us feels anything but. And maybe most importantly, discomfort becomes a doorway to compassion—not just for ourselves but for the person we love who’s struggling. This doesn’t mean ignoring boundaries or accepting broken promises without reflection; it means knowing that we can stand in our own strength while allowing them the room to struggle, too.

At the heart of human experience is this incredible gift—and sometimes burden—of being able to think about ourselves and the world around us. Thinking isn't just a brain function; it’s the scaffolding of how we create and understand our reality. We take in information, we make sense of it, and then we form beliefs about what’s “real.” This process happens not just in our conscious mind, where we know what we're thinking, but also deeply in our unconscious mind, where ideas and patterns shape us without us even realizing it. Carl Jung, one of the great minds in psychology, pointed out that for us to live meaningful lives, we need to combine the conscious and unconscious parts of ourselves. He called this individuation. It’s a bit like a journey to uncover hidden parts of ourselves, a search to find where our mind, heart, and soul meet and start to dance together. By the way, individuation isn’t a quick process. And it can shake us to our core because we’re facing parts of ourselves that we may have ignored or hidden away. Jung believed that when we integrate our conscious awareness with those shadowy, unconscious parts of ourselves, we start to realize who we truly are—not who we think we should be or who others expect us to be, but our authentic selves. It’s where we feel more “whole.” What I love about Jung’s idea is that it doesn’t suggest that we have to be “perfect” or fully understand everything about ourselves to live with purpose. It just invites us to look at the fuller picture, to embrace the contradictions, fears, and questions we all carry. This process of self-discovery, of learning to bridge our conscious thoughts with our unconscious patterns, teaches us compassion and the courage to live from our true, resilient selves. It’s where the roots of real connection with ourselves and others are found.

We’re wired for connection, but let’s be honest—sometimes, “fitting in” feels like the only way to find it. The truth is, trying to fit in isn’t the same as belonging. Fitting in is all about changing who we are to be accepted. It’s saying, “I’ll twist myself into whatever shape you need me to be so that I’m not left out.” But here’s the hard part: when we’re constantly trying to fit in, we lose touch with who we actually are. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change a single thing about ourselves. It’s about showing up as we are and finding a space where we’re valued for our true selves. And sometimes, not fitting in is actually the bravest thing we can do because it means we’re choosing our own path over someone else’s idea of who we should be. Yes, not fitting in can be painful—our survival brain loves the comfort of a group. But being okay with not fitting in means trusting that we’re enough, exactly as we are, even if we don’t get everyone’s approval. It’s knowing that we can stand alone if we have to, with the integrity that comes from honoring our own values and truth. It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to feel like you’re walking your own path. Because when we stop trying to fit in, we make space to truly belong—to ourselves, to people who see us, and to a life that feels real and right.