Often times we seek validation from others through what we post on social media, exude in person, and how we imagine carrying ourselves in the future, but in actuality you only need validation from yourself and the one who has called you, rather Muslim, Hindu, Christian, or a non-believer in spirituality, you don't need or have to have approval from others to fulfill your passion and to live with purpose. The "yes" or your calling should not rely on the approval of others, when you are called it is just that, God doesn't call you to something only to wait for you to ask those around you to go.

Letting go seems hard until you just do. Get away from those who emotionally and psychologically cause you to regress due to their actions towards you. Far more than friendships, we hold on to habits and old ways of thinking the hinder us from moving forward and breaking through into our next season of life, but cheer up friend, as the old folks would say, "I'll go with you." Let us embark on real change as we detach and unlearn certain behaviors. As we receive more understanding, more grace, we too can live life abundantly without void.

The noise of this world and those around us sometimes creates a chaotic environment in which we lose ourselves...we lose focus of our purpose, forget to broaden the horizon, and expound on which left us clueless. Picking up the pieces and cultivating an environment in which I can socially thrive while showing up unapologetically me, has lead me yearning for more understanding and more grace. Back to reality is the first episode of a personal podcast series venting to millennials who subscribe to similar ideologies as me and those who have grown up with similar teachings, that yearn to dissect what they were taught in hopes of challenging traditional beliefs that serves a disservice those around us.