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This morning started with intention. I woke up in a space of gratitude—reaching out to people who have been meaningful to me, expressing appreciation, acknowledging support, and honoring connection. One of those moments of appreciation was met with a clear boundary that felt like rejection. Not cruel. Not loud. But firm enough to land in my body. I felt it immediately— a hollow ache in my lower stomach, tightness in my neck, that subtle urge to cry that doesn’t demand attention but doesn’t go away either. And in that moment, everything my intuition has been whispering—and at times screaming—became undeniable. That sometimes the people we believe are our support systems are only present for a season, for convenience, for access, for what we offer. And when they’ve received what they needed, they quietly step back— no closure, no real explanation, just boundaries wrapped in politeness. What hurt wasn’t the boundary. It was the realization that I had abandoned myself at times— overriding my intuition, making excuses for inconsistency, believing in loyalty that wasn’t actually there. This wasn’t about romance. This was about trust, alignment, and energetic honesty. I’m allowing myself to grieve: - the version of the connection I believed in - the expectations I carried - the role I played in staying longer than I should have And I’m releasing it without resentment, but with clarity. Sometimes the lesson isn’t “try harder.” Sometimes the lesson is let go. If you’re in a season where something—or someone—has quietly shown you they cannot meet you where you are anymore… this is your permission to rest the story. You don’t need closure from them. Your body already told you the truth. 💭Reflection Prompt Take a moment and sit with this: - Where do you feel rejection or abandonment in your body? - How does your body respond when someone you trusted no longer shows up? - Where have you abandoned yourself to maintain comfort, access, or connection? - What has your intuition been telling you that you’ve been hesitant to accept? - If loyalty were shown through behavior alone, who would still have access to you?

Welcome, dreamers, doers, and visionaries! Before you dive in, I want to take a moment to share a reflection on the energy we are stepping into together—because this space is about more than lessons; it’s about becoming, realigning, and stepping fully into your life, purpose, and power. 🌿 2025: A Year of Becoming This past year has been transformative for me. It has been a year of growth, alignment, and embodiment. I want to share my journey with you—not to impress, but to inspire. Here’s what I accomplished and embodied: - I completed my 12-month life coaching program and built a system that works beautifully for this course - I strengthened boundaries, letting go of people and situations that no longer served me - I rediscovered my voice and confidence through music, teaching, and performance - I successfully hosted major events, including Dream Fest, connecting hundreds of people in meaningful ways - I walked in a fashion show feeling fully secure in myself - I began my autobiography and finished my first script - I took better care of my body, mind, and spirit, practicing discipline, rest, and patience - I learned to act from discernment instead of pressure or ego - I allowed myself to receive support, resources, and abundance without guilt - I re-envisioned my business, my brand, and my professional presence with strategy, contracts, and structure And most importantly, I learned to trust divine timing, flow, and the process of becoming fully myself. 🌟 Lessons for You As you join this community, I want you to know that this space is about more than following steps—it’s about realignment, reflection, and living your truth. The lessons I carried into this year are the same principles you can carry into yours: - Release what no longer serves you - Embody your boundaries and stand in your power - Trust the process, even when the path isn’t clear - Celebrate your growth, no matter how big or small - Create, rest, receive, and repeat

A turning point in growth happens not when life gets easier — but when you stop feeling like you can’t handle it. You’ve been learning this: - you can create your own opportunities - you can calm yourself without panic - you can feel soft without falling apart - you can trust yourself enough to stop forcing outcomes - you can choose nourishment instead of numbing - you can step forward imperfectly and still be enough This is the foundation of spiritual and emotional maturity: When you are no longer looking for safety outside, you can finally expand. This season in your life isn’t about abundance or success yet — it’s about becoming someone who can hold it when it comes. ✏️ Journal Prompts 1. What is something I used to think I couldn’t handle… that I can handle now? 2. What does it feel like in my body when I am actually safe? 3. What parts of myself am I learning to trust again? 4. What would it look like to give myself what I used to wait for someone else to give me? 5. What sweetness am I denying myself because I think I “don’t need it”? 🌙 Reflections - Growth isn’t dramatic. It’s soft. - Trust returns slowly. - Safety is not a place — it’s a relationship with yourself. - When you can sit in calm, creativity returns. - When you can sit in calm, clarity returns. - When clarity returns, direction returns. 🧘🏾‍♀️ Practice Sit for 2 minutes and place one hand on your chest. Ask yourself: “Am I safe enough to grow today?” Let the answer come not from words… but from sensation. If you feel even a little warmth or ease → that’s enough.

Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don't stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just... start. -Ijeoma Umebinyuo