About

Welcome fellow sprouts

My story starts during the pandemic of 2020.

For close to 10 years, I had toiled away in an industry that wasn’t getting me anywhere. I was chronically stressed, depressed, and always anxious. I couldn’t sleep. My hair was falling out. I was overweight while simultaneously undernourished. My depression became so crippling that I stopped taking care of my basic hygiene.

I began isolating myself, only leaving the house to go to work. Even at home, I stayed in my room so as not to interact with my housemates. In a town with no non-work friends, and no family, I was slowly wasting away. I lost touch with the things I enjoyed because I was too tired to engage with them.

Then I was placed on furlough and something miraculous happened

Suddenly, I had permission to focus on myself. Previously, I was always too exhausted to attempt crawling out of my dark hole. Now, I had nothing but time. I know many with mental health issues suffered terribly during the pandemic, but since mine was a result of workplace burnouth, I suddenly found myself freed from my shackles. Though the depression and anxiety was still there, the cause had been removed.

Suddenly, I had a context for hope. I had a taste of what life could be, should be.

I packed my bags and drove to my sisters. My happiness shot through the roof. I got a hug every night. I was with someone that I could be relaxed around. We did silly dances. We cooked good food. I learned being around someone who I love (and who loves me back) is important to my happiness.

I was curious to learn more. What else would ‘fix’ me? I listened to podcasts and read books. And I found self-development blogs. I became more aware of myself. And as I slowly clawed out of my dark hole, I realized, I want to help other people with this. I want to chronicle my journey, step by step, not for myself, but for others.

Which brings me to now.

I don’t know who you are or from where you are viewing this screen. I don’t know your social or economic class, your race, or your gender. I know we are all different and have our own personal struggles to face. But I do believe that we all share a few genuine desires and challenges.

to find happiness both for ourselves and our loved ones.

To create meaning and purpose in our lives.

To love and be loved.

And to love ourselves,
unconditionally,
without judgment.

I think maybe that’s the purpose of life. To love. And to continually challenge ourselves to love that part of the world that is most difficult. Some of us love and care for others so much that we forget about ourselves. For others, it may be the reverse.

All are welcome here.

If you have discovered that you put more love towards yourself and want to focus on loving others more, there is no judgment here. The fact that your eyes are open to this, as my eyes are open to loving myself more, is all that matters.

Whether it is for yourself, others, or even the precious planet we live on, please join me in loving more.

Mission

To compel others to love themselves and others more through my own journey in finding happiness. To give hope to others and remind them that each life on earth matters.

Vision

A more compassionate world of more compassionate humans