You Yourself and Why

A lot of work has come to this, as I prepare to visit my orphanage for the first time in 30 years. Facing trauma is very scary and unpredictable, but self-growth depends on it. I am happy to share it with others so that they may find the courage to face their own emotional trauma. I learn so many life lessons as I disrupt the latent fear of an unknown past and learn more and more of who I am and what I am capable of overcoming.

The self-work I've been doing has been as difficult as it has been rewarding. I learn new realities everyday and try my best to put them into practice for the overall betterment of my daily happiness. Some days, life has a way of seemingly interrupting the pathway to a higher level of consciousness. Disappointment, frustrations, inconveniences, curve balls...whatever you want to call them...I am learning to cope with them better. Slowly, but better. And if we look closer, these "obstructions" actually serve as reinforcement of our destiny. You just have to be prepared to uncover the lesson hidden within. During my trip to Taiwan, I go through one of these realizations and explain the message underlying. This work never stops, as I make my return to my orphanage in Daegu City, South Korea.

As I prepare for my big solo trip to Taiwan and my homeland South Korea, I shift between anxiety and skepticism to excitement and gratitude. My social worker Nicole from Wide Horizons for Children helps to prepare me emotionally and mentally.

Growing up obese, Roose was a self-conscious, anti-social sugar addict. After a dramatic weight loss, as well as a nutrition and fitness lifestyle change, he began to understand who he really is and what he is truly capable of...absolutely anything.

Sometimes, we can look at all the problems going on in the world, become overwhelmed and shut ourselves down to any way we can make a difference. However, according to Blindfold Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Jackie Romano, "it's just important to do your part." Blindfold is a human interest truth-telling online platform showcasing advocates, activists and educators who are effecting change in the areas of social justice, animal rights, sustainability, holistic healing, and that's just to name a few. Jackie is doing more than her part to shed light on the illegal child sex trafficking epidemic that is sweeping Thailand, as well as funneling a morally corrupt ecosystem throughout the world. I am humbled to speak and share with you all Jackie's courageous story of purpose and empowerment!

The impact of emotional trauma in our lives is something that we all experience everyday. Our daily thoughts, emotions, self-image and relationships are all shaped by the painful experiences that we have gone through in the past. It's difficult for me to accept that I was abandoned by my mother in an alleyway when I was less than one day old. However, the painful reality of knowing that I was rejected the moment I was born is something that I am no longer running from. In sharing my own emotional trauma, I hope to encourage others to take a look inward and begin to face that latent pain that's deep within, in order to break through and emerge to a higher state of consciousness and a better you. This work is just beginning for me and instead of tip toeing through it, I decided to point a flashlight on it for you all to see. Why? Because, in life, the name of the game is Purpose, which is what we're all truly looking for. If all of us are stumbling in the dark, then how can any of us find our way? And yes, I agree. Uncovering the truth beneath our scar tissue is extremely terrifying. It is, however, incredibly meaningful, as that is where your Purpose has been hiding all along. Through my journey, I have learned so much and it's only just beginning. I believe that there is meaning in suffering, if you can learn to love yourself just enough to take that first step in discovering it. Take that first step with me. 

Sex, drugs, and mad money. There's nothing quite like the golden age of Wall Street. My guest lived it all, and lives to tell it all! Aimee Ventura shares how it all fell apart, coinciding with September 11th, and how finding herself saved her life.

I'm excited to finally introduce you to my health coach Erica Celini. In this episode, you will learn her story and how she got started on this professional path. We'll discuss her program, some funny stories we've had, and her unique approach to health and wellness. 

For me personally, divine storms have led to significant ego deaths that have taught me valuable life lessons I can take with me forever. But what is an ego death? What does that mean? I will explain how these came to be for me and what I learned. Then I will describe some ways I manage my social media happiness.

My background and my childhood play an important role into my self-discovery. (I'll explain more later.) Here you will get a brief bio, how I met my life coach and how I found inspiration by sharing with a coworker my journey. Then I explain some tips to jumpstart the journey for you, yourself and why!