Where does your story begin? For me, it started at age ten, waking from a four-day coma and later facing the loss of my mom. Those turning points reshaped my identity and pushed me to search for purpose. Through trial, prayer, and forgiveness, I'm learned that even pain can prepare us for God's greater plan. What moment has shaped your story?

When you look at someone, what do you really see? I reflect on identity, perception, and the unseen truths in every gaze.

Take a journey with me through Joseph's life and the power of changing your perspective.

Inspired quote for post Have you ever had a loved one, a friend, someone who cared for you, grew up with you, or who you grew fond of over the years? Have they, when things didn’t seem to go their way, remind you of everything they have done for you? Have you done something for others, not for them but for your gratification? We all have been guilty of this at least once, but let’s focus on when we become victims. At some point in our lives, we learn or have a clearer vision

Peacemaker. Harmony. Problem solver. Mediator. Mediator? What is a mediator ? A peacemaker. A problem solver. Someone who likes harmony. They are all similar. It is a remarkable trait, but it has its downfalls and personal limits. Are you, in some ways, a mediator? I don’t mean wanting harmony once in a blue moon. I mean all the time. You hate seeing discord. You want to help and fix others’ problems. You love lending an ear to someone and end up trying to find a solution

Sometimes, ‘self’ can come first. Burnout Behind the Scenes ‘I can’t wait to get out of here!’ ‘UGHHH!!’ ‘Can’t someone else do this?’ ‘Why am I the only one?’ These are just some of the many thoughts I had before college. These thoughts started circulating towards the end of my junior year. I couldn’t handle my environment anymore. Life was just a never-ending cycle. I went to school during the week and church on Saturdays. Being at home wasn’t a joy, and church stressed m