Fortunate Life

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

  This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection.

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection. There are moments in my day when everything becomes quiet. Sometimes it happens early in the morning before the world wakes up. Sometimes it happens at night when my thoughts settle and the noise of the day fades away. These quiet moments feel simple, yet they hold a gentle kind of wisdom. Jung believed that the unconscious speaks softly. It does not interrupt. It waits for the right moment. I notice this in my own life. When I am busy, rushing, or overwhelmed, it feels harder to understand what I truly want or feel. But when everything becomes still, even for a few seconds, something inside me becomes clearer. I think my inner wisdom lives in these quiet spaces. In the soft pause between thoughts. In the calm that enters when I breathe slowly. In the silence...

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection. There are days when my mind is filled with noise. Thoughts about the past. Worries about the future. Questions that have no answers. It feels like I am everywhere except in the present moment. Jung believed that presence brings the conscious and unconscious closer together. When I am present, I can actually hear myself. I can feel my emotions without avoiding them. I can sense what I truly need instead of acting out of habit or fear. Being present is not always easy. My mind loves to wander. It jumps from one memory to another. It creates stories and what if moments. But I noticed something gentle happens when I pause and come back to what is here right now. My breathing slows. My thoughts soften. My heart feels lighter. There was a moment this week when I s...

This post is part of my 30 day journey reflecting on Carl Jung’s teachings and how they unfold in my own life. Each day, I explore a different aspect of the psyche, inner growth, and self discovery through personal reflection. There are moments when something small affects me more than I expect. A comment. A tone of voice. A memory that appears out of nowhere. These moments used to confuse me. I would ask myself why I reacted so strongly, or why a situation touched me so deeply. Jung believed that triggers reveal parts of ourselves that still need healing. They are not random. They are reminders from the unconscious, gently pointing to old wounds or unresolved emotions. When something triggers me, I notice that the feeling is not only about the present moment. It often connects to something older. A time when I felt ignored. A moment when I felt unimportant. A situation where I felt powerless or misunderstood. Understanding this helped me stop judging my reactions. Instead of thin...

  There are days when I realize I need to remind myself of my own worth. Not because I’ve forgotten, but because sometimes life gets heavy — and I forget to see myself through kind eyes. I used to wait for someone to reassure me. To tell me I’m doing okay, that I’m strong, that I’m enough. But lately, I’ve learned that sometimes… I have to be that person for myself. I have to cheer myself up when no one else does. I have to be brave on my own. Some nights, I’d look in the mirror and quietly whisper, “You’re doing fine. You’re strong. You’re worthy.” And at first, it felt strange — like I was pretending to believe something I wasn’t sure of. But over time, it started to feel real. I started to see the truth in my own reflection. Because I am worthy. I do deserve happiness. I do deserve to be treated with love, patience, and care — not just by others, but by myself too. There was a time when I kept waiting for someone to validate my growth. I wanted someone to notice how f...

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about this line I came across: “The universe will not give you what you want. It gives you what you are.” At first, I didn’t quite understand it. I mean, haven’t we always been told to ask , to manifest , to believe in what we want? But the more I sat with it, the more it made sense — painfully, beautifully, deeply. There were seasons in my life when I wanted so much. I wanted love that felt safe. I wanted peace after chaos. I wanted opportunities that would prove my worth. I prayed, I journaled, I visualized — but underneath it all, I was still vibrating with lack . I was asking the universe to fill a void I hadn’t yet learned to fill within myself. And that’s the thing — when you emit the frequency of want , what you’re really telling the universe is, “I don’t have it yet.” You’re chasing something outside of you, believing that when it arrives, you’ll finally feel complete. But the truth is, the moment you become what you seek, life st...

  As we conclude this journey, I find myself reflecting on a powerful quote by John Allen Paulos: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” — John Allen Paulos.  This resonates deeply with me. Life is unpredictable, and the only constant is change. Embracing uncertainty isn't about eliminating fear; it's about learning to navigate it with grace and resilience. When faced with the unknown, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But I've come to realize that uncertainty is not something to fear—it's an opportunity for growth. It's in these moments of ambiguity that we discover our true strength, adaptability, and creativity. Embracing the unknown means letting go of the need for control and being open to new possibilities. It requires trust in ourselves and the process, even when the path isn't clear. It's about taking one step at a time, knowing that each step brings us closer to understanding...

Setbacks. We all face them, and honestly—they hurt. They shake our confidence, make us question our skills, and sometimes even make us wonder why we’re on this path in the first place. I’ve been there more times than I can count. In my freelancing journey, I’ve had projects I thought were sure things fall through, clients go silent, or work I depended on suddenly vanish. At first, it felt like a punch in the gut every time. I’d ask myself,  “Am I doing something wrong? Am I not good enough?” But over time, I started noticing a pattern. Each setback wasn’t just a roadblock—it was a lesson. Losing a client taught me the importance of diversifying my work. A rejected proposal pushed me to rethink how I present myself. Even when projects were delayed or canceled, I learned patience and adaptability. The same goes for my training work. Not every session goes perfectly. Sometimes participants aren’t engaged, or I stumble over a lesson plan. At first, it feels discouraging. But those mome...

There are days when motivation feels like a distant memory. Projects feel overwhelming, energy is low, and the drive to take action seems to vanish. On those days, I sometimes find myself binge-watching movies, scrolling endlessly through reels, or doing things that don’t align with my goals—just to fill the void and escape the pressure. It’s normal—motivation isn’t constant. The key is learning how to keep moving forward, even when it fades.  I’ve experienced this many times. There were weeks when proposals went unanswered, or when a training session didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped. Some days, I just wanted to stop, sit down, and let things pass. But I realized that waiting for motivation to magically return often meant losing valuable time and momentum. One framework that helped me understand these moments is the Emotional Cycle of Change , developed by psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Conner. This model outlines five emotional stages most people go through during voluntary...

Life moves fast. Deadlines, responsibilities, and endless tasks can make it feel like we’re constantly running from one thing to the next. In the rush, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful tools for growth: reflection. Taking time to pause and look back isn’t about dwelling on mistakes or regrets—it’s about learning, adjusting, and gaining clarity. Reflection allows us to see patterns in our decisions, understand our emotions, and recognize the lessons hidden in everyday experiences. In my career and personal life, reflection has been transformative. After a long project or a challenging training session, I take a moment to ask myself: What went well? What could I have done differently? What did I learn? These questions aren’t about self-criticism—they’re about insight. Over time, this practice has helped me make better decisions, improve my skills, and approach future challenges with confidence. Reflection also helps us reconnect with our intentions. When life feels over...

When I think about resilience and perseverance, I realize I haven’t done it alone. The people around me—the friends, the family, the colleagues—have been quiet but powerful forces in my journey. My friends, many of them freelancers like me, inspire me every day. I see them face difficult moments—projects that fall through, clients that change their minds, unexpected setbacks—and yet they continue to thrive. Some even share their journey online, openly talking about their challenges and mental health struggles. Seeing their honesty and resilience reminds me that I’m not alone in facing difficulties, and that it’s possible to keep going even when the road is tough. My family, too, has been an unwavering source of support. They celebrate my wins, comfort me in losses, and trust my decisions even when they don’t fully understand the path I’ve chosen. As I was approaching my 50th birthday, I realized there are still so many things I haven’t done yet, so many dreams I still want to pursue....

Sometimes, the lessons that stick the most are the ones we learn the hard way. They come wrapped in frustration, disappointment, or even pain—and at the moment, we might curse them for happening. But looking back, those lessons often turn out to be the most valuable. One lesson I learned the hard way was about trusting my own judgment and boundaries . Early in my freelancing and training work, I would take on every opportunity that came my way. I said yes because I didn’t want to miss out, because I didn’t want to disappoint, because I wanted to prove myself. But saying yes to everything came at a cost. I was stretched too thin. I felt burned out. I delivered work, yes—but not always at the quality I wanted. I sometimes even sacrificed my own peace just to meet expectations. It was a rough, exhausting cycle. It took time, experience, and a few painful situations to realize that my yes is valuable, and my time is limited. Learning to pause, reflect, and say no when something doesn’t...

When we think about success, it’s easy to imagine big leaps—landing a major client, giving a flawless training session, or finishing a huge project. But over the years, I’ve realized that success isn’t built in leaps; it’s built in the small, consistent steps we take every day. Early in my career as a freelancer and trainer, I sometimes ignored the little things. I would focus on “big wins” and overlook the small habits that quietly shaped my growth. But those small actions—writing clear emails, reviewing a presentation before sending it, dedicating 30 minutes to learning a new skill—added up. Slowly, they compounded into results I hadn’t even anticipated. For example, I make it a habit to spend a few minutes each morning reviewing what I want to achieve that day. Some days it’s just a tiny task: respond to a client, update a slide, or learn a new AI function. Other days it’s bigger. But by showing up consistently—even for the small things—I noticed that projects felt less overwhelmi...

Failure used to feel like the end of the road for me. Whenever I got something wrong—whether it was a project that didn’t push through, a proposal that went unanswered, or a decision that didn’t work out—I would sink into self-blame. I’d ask myself: “Why didn’t I do better?” or “What’s wrong with me?” But over time, I realized something I never thought I’d say: failure can be a gift. One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a freelancer and trainer is that no matter how carefully you plan, things don’t always go the way you expect. I remember one particular project I was so excited about. I poured in resources, invested my time, and even put in my own money to make sure everything would run smoothly. I believed it would pay off. But then, things fell apart. The project got canceled, and just like that—I lost not only the opportunity but also the money I had put in. It hurt deeply. I felt foolish, like I had gambled and lost. For a while, I replayed the decision over and over in m...