Tag: family
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The Child Who Became An Adult Too Soon
Hello wondrous Souls, I have been revisiting an early chapter of my life lately — one I thought had already dissolved into understanding. When I was four years old, I had to leave my father. The circumstances were painful, shaped by elements of abuse toward my mother and me. I won’t go into the details,…
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The Hidden Danger of the Ordinary
Hello, wondrous Souls, Today I am talking about being extraordinary… We’re often taught that “ordinary” is safe. That if we stay in our lane, play by the rules, and blend into the beige backdrop of convention, we’ll be rewarded with a quiet life. But let me offer another view—not a radical rebellion, but a soul…
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Seeing the Scars, But Not the Story
Hello wondrous Souls, Today I am talking about perception… I always begin my presentations by sharing parts of my story to set the context of my brand. However, after a talk I gave to a large group of women on personal branding through archetypes, I was approached by someone who lingered back as the crowd thinned.…
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The Sacred Art of Boundaries: A Devotion to Self-Integrity
Hello wondrous Souls, Today I am talking about “boundaries” – a hot topic that so many of us must face and understand. There is a quiet power in the realisation that boundaries are not about others. They are not demands or ultimatums. They are not conditions set to control or manipulate. A boundary is a…
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My Responsibility To You Is To Be Me
Hello wondrous Souls, I remember the first time I heard Maya Angelou say, “When people show you who they are, believe them.” It resonated so deeply with me that I’ve carried it with me ever since. Over time, though, I saw how my own life experience of Maya’s quote also had roots in one of my own…
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Connection and Correction
Hello beautiful Souls, Today I am talking about our social and spiritual connection as humans… Our true purpose in life is to build an energy vessel – a container where the Divine can be revealed. And the practice of correcting and transforming our relationships with our family, friends and community is a key factor. It…
ELIZABETH ELLAMES 