Angelique, 48
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
At some point in every woman's life, she purposely pauses along her life-path to deeply ponder:
What do I have to show for all I have been through?
Who am I? Where did I come from?
Am I on the right path?
Does anyone have a road map to my destiny?
Is this the life I truly want for myself?
Whether referring to financial stability, the right husband or man in my life, a certain career position, my ideal body weight, my inherent sexuality or just simply peace of mind, this soul-searching reflection has become a major turning point in my life. After investing years, tears, hard work and self-sacrifice, yet still not achieving personal contentment, I now find myself at a crossroads and so, I am adamantly declaring:
"Enough is enough, it's MY time now!"
Many on the outside, see me as a woman who has it all together, yet not knowing that on the inside, I am silently screaming for a personal breakthrough, deeper understanding and a change for the better. I have reached my crossroads (my children will soon not need me on a day-to-day basis) and so, I will, finally be ready to take control and move on. I need to start shedding many old beliefs, habits and even acquaintances, I once considered friends. I need to declare that I want and deserve so much better.
I am currently in the Hallway of My Life - between exiting one door and on the threshold of a new one. However, this crossroads experience at times seems lonely and discouraging, because I cannot see the new opening right away and so I need to remember:
The darkest hour is just before dawn.
Eventually, after passing through this hour, however long it may take, my new dawn will be sure to rise.
The secret to my achieving success, personal assurance, healthy relationships, and well-being is now more than ever, within the grips of my fingertips. I am embarking upon an intriguing excursion into a new life of great interest and value. As a woman, I have been fearfully and wonderfully made; designed to support, to create, to love, and to oversee. From my personality to my purpose, I am unique. Like microscopic organisms too tiny to see with the naked eye, so too are the intricacies of my nature, value, and destiny. By taking a closer peek under my...
