Do we need permission to be ourselves? Don’t get me wrong; there’s nothing wrong with following instructions, especially when learning something new. I usually do. We shouldn’t disrupt a class just to be original. Respect for others is essential. However, we must not let conformity stifle our joy. That night, I stepped out of my self-imposed box of rules. It had been one of those days.

Childhood: A Journey of Self-Discovery Growing up, we often hear that our grades matter, the teams we join count, and the friends we make are significant. At home, parents guide us, while teachers direct us at school. In clubs and teams, leaders tell us what to do. But what about us? When did we lose sight of our true, God-given selves? When did our identities become defined by the world instead of our souls and divine nature? Looking back, as a child, I realize we often conf

We create our lives with our thoughts, whether they are negative or positive. Our actions follow our thoughts. If we believe we can do what we desire to do, we can. In turn, if we believe we can’t do something, we won’t. Our thoughts, beliefs, and even words have incredible power to create the life that we desire.