Ahh, it feels good to finally let go. To throw caution to the wind and just let life happen.

It all started when I quit my job and left for Bali. I came back ready to flow with the universe—no matter how scary. Now, 14 months later, I am freer than I’ve ever been. Free from judgment. Not because the world stopped judging, but because I stopped caring.

Once I faced my shadows and sat with myself, I lost the desire to care about what anyone else thought of me. Awakening—true awakening—that leads to remembrance and self-discovery… it changes you.

All the insignificant things—societal judgment, government shenanigans, celebrity gossip, feuds—none of it matters much anymore. At least not for me.

Instead of focusing on things outside of me, I focus on how I show up for myself—which, in turn, affects how I show up for the people I love.

I went from living under the weight of societal expectations to asking myself what I actually want. How I want to feel. How I want to live. Going within gave me a kind of freedom I never knew existed.

I let go of control and began embracing the moment. Instead of trying to force life and people to show up a certain way, I learned to be present. Not because life is perfect or without flaw, but simply because I can.

My life is so amazingly, imperfectly perfect. I’ve finally reached a point where I can be grateful for my journey—even when it looks nothing like I imagined it would.

I’ve been a happily single woman for over a decade. No children, no relationship commitments, no extended family nearby, and only a few friends. And now? I’m living a completely different life. I have loved ones just across the city—back in my hometown. I have bonus children. I’m somebody’s MiMi now. And I’m savoring every moment of it.

What’s that favorite line from the Christians? “Let go and let God.” Whether you trust in God, the Universe, Source—there has been no truer statement.

I let go. And I’ve gained more than I ever could’ve imagined.