This program has helped me cultivate daily habits, like setting intentions and staying present in the moment
Once trapped in shame, guilt, and a victim mindset, she discovered the power to transform her inner world. Through daily intentions and presence, she's learning to trust herself again and respond consciously to life's challenges.
Before joining this program, I was trapped in a victim mindset in almost every aspect of my life. Shame, guilt, and blame consumed me—toward others, toward society, and even toward myself. I struggled to take responsibility for my own emotions and actions, allowing my ego to run unchecked. I felt completely disconnected from both the universe and my true self.
Now, I feel more grounded than before. This program has helped me cultivate daily habits, like setting intentions and staying present in the moment. Gratitude has become a natural part of my life, and for the first time in a long while, I am beginning to trust in myself. I’m learning that everything I need has been within me all along.
My life still has its moments of chaos, but something within me has shifted. I can feel my true self starting to emerge, unfolding in a way that feels authentic and right. While I still catch myself slipping into old patterns, I now have the awareness I once lacked. I pay more attention—to myself, to life, to the choices I make. And most importantly, I have gained the ability to pause, slow down, and consciously decide how I want to respond to the world around me.
This journey is far from over, but for the first time, I feel like I am truly on my own path. And for that, I am deeply grateful.
Hanna Gaita
Graduate Studies Dean
Gothenburg, Sweden
Written 20 January 2020 From our original stories site
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