For years I thought my emotions were at the mercy of the world, like a leaf tossed by the wind. A sharp email, an unanswered text, even gray skies could ruin my day. Then I saw the truth: I wasn’t feeling life. I was feeling my thoughts about life. That shift changed everything. Peace wasn’t hiding in perfect circumstances, it was within me all along. You can’t control the waves, but you can learn to steer your ship.

By allowing yourself to be vulnerable, even amid chaos, you create space for authenticity and resilience.