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Doing What You Love

Published on July 7, 2022 by Tracey Williams

Doing What You Love, and Loving What You Do

A wise person once said, "Find a job that you love, and you will never work another day in your life."

Your passion for something can do so much. Especially when you choose to make that thing an everyday activity. Whether it's work, chores, herons, or a simple hobby, if it makes you smile the minute you think about doing it, it's no longer a job. 

Today, many people hate what they do. They murmur about their demanding career, dodge their workout classes, or purposely skip their laundry duty. 

It is not fun if you find your main priorities boring. It's perhaps torturing!

But how do we really face our day-to-day activities even if they kill our mood?

One tip I will give towards this is that, if you truly end up doing something that you do not love because you have to do it, find a combination that works. 

Don't just sit there and bore yourself to death.

 If its a job, try to understand the value of this position. Get acquainted with people who are doing it for purpose and not for the money. 

 Balance your day with a hobby, take short breaks. Or try to get another that gives better bonus, with better bosses, and better benefits. Sometimes the stress is not the job itself, but the people and conditions that come with it.

 Are you tired of your household routines? 

 Learn the secret of a happy home. Involve your family, and turn the music up during cleaning. Ask your friends if they want to do laundry day together. 

Get a hobby that works for you! 

Some people really go every day without one and then blame the government. You are the sole director of your life. What you choose to do with it is totally up to you. Love yourself more. Learn to rest and find that peace inside. 

 Stay away from things that overwhelm you. Do not try to fit into the wrong crowd. 

Your personality can teach you a lot about yourself. Don't be afraid to face your fears. The aim is to really find your truth; what works for you.

Try something new until you see that one thing that you want to do every day. The secret is always in your talents. 

Some people believe that they have to have others around to feel contented. Others do bring additional joy, but nothing can truly replace the joy inside that God gives. 

You can live in a desert by yourself and still feel happy when you learn to understand that it's inside of you. You can sleep under a rock, away from the world, and still be happy. 

There are tuns of people in unknown geographical locations that do not know anything about the civilized world. They try their very best to not even discover it. 

They live simple lives and remain at peace. 

Could you survive that? 

I am 100% sure that you would, because deep inside, you could find your own joy and embrace it. 

Don't cry over past disappointments, regrets, losses, or even pain. Try to do better next time. Choose your own happiness and stick with it. Even if it is a simple hobby or talent; love it, embrace it, and spend every day being at peace with yourself. We cannot have it all, but we can certainly choose to have something that puts a smile on our faces each day.

Tracey Williams-Nosakhare is an Influencer, she has more than 12,000 followers on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. She is consistently named as one of the most influential Radio Host on her social networking. She has contributed as a writer to Business Men and Women of Colour Magazine. A Christian Educator to Wow Magazine, Youth e-zine, and other Christian entities. She was the nominee of 2021 Texas Music Awards for Most Outstanding Announcer,  and recently nominated as 2022 Kingdom Servant from Indies Authors in Jamaica. In 2020, she walked away as the fastest Rocket Writer in the Indies Non Fiction category. 

Ms Williams who is now newly Mrs Nosakhare,  wrote 8 children books and 7 inspirational that are now on Smashwords.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

This Rusea's High and Jamaica Theological Seminary scholar is her family's first Author and Educator. Tracey currently lives in Italy with her handsome wedded husband Blessed Nosakhare. 

Catch her on www.unityliveradio.co.uk every Sunday at 12:00pm UK time to 3:00pm for The Lady Tracey Show.

I Tell my Story So that Others May Know Hope 

Published on June 28, 2022 by Jennifer Olsen 

" I tell my story not so that I get glory,  but so that others may know Hope".

 March 16th, 2018, the day I heard the words that no one ever expects to hear.." You have cancer ".

After the initial shock. I was all business.  I began to take charge. In that moment, I knew that cancer would never stand a chance with me. I knew I had way too many things left to do!! I needed to be here for my family, my friends, and most importantly myself. In that moment, which seemed like a lifetime, I set the stage for how my new life with cancer was going to play out. I knew there were going to be good and bad days, but my primary focus was going to be maintaining grace , positivity and my zest for life! I then had to make the announcement to the people closest to me and let them know not to ever treat me differently or feel sorry for what I was going through.  I didn't feel sorry for myself, so why should they? After all, they say that God only gives the toughest battles to the fighters and that Is definitely me!!! I knew I had this!!! Mental attitude is half the battle!

Now, treatment begins..12 rounds of chemotherapy and 25 rounds of radiation. Of course, while sitting with the doctor, and they go over every possible side effect known to man, the anxiety began to build. But at that point , I was so sick, that I actually welcomed the thought of chemo..a means to an end of sorts.

And so it began..four drugs every other week..the nausea, the fatigue,  the hair loss..whoever realized how much hair is a part of you!! It was now time to embrace the new me..the thin, bald me. Bald is beautiful they say, and I have to agree..its liberating and free and pure.Hair grows back,  life does not. No matter how I felt, I chose to do something fun almost everyday..the things I enjoy..nature, friends and family, wine, beer, music etc. Cancer was going to be a part of my story, not my whole story!

After a little over six months of treatment, I was declared cancer free....for two months..my symptoms started to creep back and I just knew. Confirmed.." yes, your cancer is back and it is in many different areas, and you will need a bone marrow transplant". " Wait , what?? Ok, I'll take it, tell me the details later, or don't ". At this point, it was the only option for a second chance at life so to speak. I was told I would be in the hospital for 40 to 60 days...ugh...not to much time to think negative.  I now had to come up with a plan for how I was going to spend my time in isolation. As working out has always been therapy for me, my first request was that I had an exercise bike in my room, while I was still well enough to ride it. They obliged and laughed every single morning when they would enter my room and I would be doing squats and riding my bike hooked up to three lines of chemotherapy...I had a goal..to remain as physically and emotionally strong as I could.  The nurses took refuge in my room and let me know how unique I was with my positivity..They always wanted to know what kept me going...my answer "life"..

Life is so beautiful and if you find something good in everyday it helps with the not so nice thoughts and gets you through. I felt this fight was given to me to empower others, to embrace what life has thrown at you and roll with it.

And so it came, day zero...the day my new, hopefully cancer free cells were introduced to my body..my " rebirth". My new life was beginning..a " redo" of sorts.

Things that used to bother me, didn't anymore. I chose to live happy, live life in faith and most importantly,  making every single day count because you just never know when that curveball can be thrown at you.  On day 40, I walked out of that hospital ready to start living on every single moment and enjoying every single day.  I wanted to travel again, I wanted to immerse myself in experiences.  All of it. Don't wait for the right time, do it now..because you just never know when your life may change.

I'm here, I'm alive, I love life and I know that I may have to fight this battle again, and I'm ready.  Life is for the living and by God, I'm doing as much as I can to make the most out of this one precious life.

"Succeed by Helping Others Succeed"

Don't Believe the Lies, You're One with God

Published on June 21, 2022 by Nina Acosta

I know there is probably a lot of conditioning and limiting beliefs at this point you probably
perceive life to be hard, but it’s time to wake up my beautiful friend. Whatever your belief
system, you’re not disconnected from God, Source, Universe, Higher Power, the Man Upstairs,
or whatever you chose to call it. You’re a powerful co-creator of your reality!
You are not broken, you’re whole, healed, perfect, just the way you’re. So, you have had several
lessons. Perhaps you feel life has handed you rotten lemons? And you’re like WTF am I
supposed to do with this? I see you, I hear you, I understand you, I love you, I’ve been there,
done it, and wrote the book on it. So, let’s keep it real, but before I give you all the juiciness,
here’s a little tidbit about my story.
I’ve walked several self-destructive paths, lit the match, burned the bridges, and dropped
Napalm bombs on my own life. I’ve used sex, relationships, drugs, food, and everything in-
between as coping mechanisms, simply because I didn’t want to deal with the internal war
brewing inside my soul. Running from myself. Which, by the way, is hard to do. Also, I cleaned
my act up, I got the careers, degrees, etc… and yet, I still knew something was missing from my
life. Before surrendering, I realized regardless of my wild nature in my early years of doing all
the “right” things society expects, I was still self-destructive but in a more “acceptable” way.
Why? I was not being true to my most authentic self. I was not being who God created me to be,
which, I knew, but I was persistent and wasn’t going to give up without a fight. Then, my health
started to decline, I was bitchy, exhausted, forgetful, on an emotional roller coaster, and wanted
to run away from the life I created. All because I did not want to step into my purpose work for
the fear of truly being seen and vulnerable.
I’m sharing this with you, so you know you’re not alone, you’re a warrior, you’re light, you’re
love, you’re heard, you’re seen, you’re beautiful, there is always, always a light at the end of the
tunnel! The light, the unconditional love, you’re externally seeking is inside of you, waiting for
you to embrace its power. All That Is- is working for you, not against you! You’re not your
thoughts or emotions, however, you will sometimes pick up on the thoughts of others since we
all can tap into the same universal consciousness.
So, when your soul chooses to accept the fact that you’re light and one with God, you will start
the journey of self-mastery and recognize all the synchronicities life has shown you. It’s simple,
we are promised an abundant life, it’s up to you to find out what the means for you? We have
one life to live in this reality. How are you choosing to live it? Are you stuck in your pain? Or in a
story that is no longer serving you? Whatever the case, all you have to do is make one little
step, in the right direction to your most authentic self.
Quantum leaps are a compilation of mico actions, so before you know it, one foot in front of the
other, striving to be 1 percent better each day will lead you to your new reality! Regardless of

what you may feel in the moment, you matter, you have a unique blueprint, no one is created to
do what you can do, or perceives the world as you, your energetic frequency can create a ripple
effect and heal so many people. The first step is to let go, surrender, and connect with your
most authentic self, the essence of your being.

Nina Acosta is the founder of Transcend the Light. As a certified Love & Authenticity
Practitioner, she guides women to step into their power and create an unapologetic life they
truly desire! Her methodology combines psychology, science, and the woo-woo.
She believes the key to creating the bad-ass life you love, starts with being connected to
God/Source, the core of your purpose, and what you stand for! Her mission in life is to uplevel
consciousness because when we heal ourselves, we heal others and the world. For you, for me,
for us. If you’re interested in collaborating with Nina, she has an offer for everyone, simply
connect!
Nina has been featured in the C-Word Magazine, Elephant Journal, the Be Ruthless Podcast,
and Art for Wellness Podcast. She is a contributing author to Inspired Living and the Faces of
Mental Illness, and Anxiety. All socials and connections: https://linktr.ee/ninaacosta

How to Become the Person You Deserve To Be pt.2

Published on June 16, 2022 by Veikko Arvonen

The first thing you need to do is to realize that changing your reality is possible. Once you believe that, it becomes your reality. Life becomes a buffet of different opportunities, where you can pick your favorites.

You deserve to be the best version of yourself, who's happy with life. Once you improve your quality of life, you'll become happier in any way possible.

When you realize that it's all possible by taking constant action, you've started your journey. The key is to build a pleasant reality by changing the way you see it.

Fundamentals of a Positive Frame

A positive frame is different for everyone, but there are some common fundamentals.

First of all, you need to realize that no one is better than you. Everybody is human with strengths and flaws. We all have things we like and dislike in ourselves. This makes a homeless person and a CEO equal.

Secondly, don't be afraid to fail and make mistakes. We all do. Simply because we're humans. Failure teaches you more than any theory there is. When you fail, figure out what you can learn from it, and let it improve you. Above all, don't consider failure a bad thing. Your past doesn't determine you. Your belief system and present actions do.

Thirdly, the world is an awesome place. Sure, we have wars, famine, and disasters, but good things are more common. If someone assaults or hurts you, there are way more people who want to help you. The bad news is that bad things will happen. The good news is that we can deal with them and become stronger.

When you let these beliefs sink in, they will become your reality. It's the nature of reality.

How to Build Positive Beliefs

Building positive beliefs isn't always an easy task. Especially if you have traumas that haunt you. However, it's completely possible.

First, you need to realize the facts. Like the ones in the previous paragraph. Sometimes realizing all that will change your beliefs. If not, don't worry.

You can implement new beliefs by reminding yourself about them on a daily basis. Writing them down, affirmations, and meditating work well. When you continue this long enough, you'll reach the holy grail of self-improvement.

This is when you have a strong enough belief that changes your reality. Imagine a certain thing you're insecure about. If someone calls it out, you manage to stay confident, and people give you a positive reaction, that's the holy grail.

When you receive positive feedback due to your new beliefs, it amplifies it. This leads to a positive loop that makes it even stronger and reactions even better.

You can repeat this process with every belief you want to develop. Slowly but surely, your reality will change. It takes more or less work, but it's worth it. I promise you that.

If you have a certain negative belief and you don't know a positive one to replace it, here's what to do: Find out a better way to see it by talking to someone or seeking information. Once you find a good replacement, execute the process I taught you.

What if you feel like your situation is hopeless? Well, hear me out. I've seen many people who have climbed up from hell. People with severe eating disorders have become fitness influencers. One of my favorite YouTube videos is an ex-gang member, educating a young thug about the dangers of street life. People can change. You just need to believe it's possible.

I hope you've gained some clarity about this by now. This is how you can change your reality regardless of your current situation. This gives you the lifestyle you deserve.

So, what does your dream life look like? How's your social life, finances, and relationship? Be specific. You know you can achieve all of it. Make a plan and execute.

Two Pillars of a Fulfilling Lifestyle

We're all different people with different dreams. Thus, our dream lifestyles look different. However, there are two fundamental principles I recommend everyone to follow: purpose and constant evolution.

Purpose

I already talked about purpose, but let's clarify. Your purpose is a bigger mission that you execute constantly. A good purpose is something you're excited about and feels remarkable.

When I'm writing this, my purpose is to help as many people as possible to level up their life. I have a passion for helping and motivating people. That's one reason I'm writing this article. I also have my own blog and I'm planning to launch a Tik Tok channel to reach as many people as possible.

My goal is also to build my career around this purpose. I plan to do this by offering free content and paid products and services.

Your purpose can be pretty much anything as long as it fills the two criteria:

• You're passionate about it.
• You feel like you're doing something meaningful.

If you have a passion for exercising, consider becoming a personal trainer or launching a workout guide and selling it online. Your goal should be to help people to get fit since you're passionate about it.

Your purpose can also change, and probably will. My first one was to level up my life. Once I did, I wanted to teach others how to do it. Just pick a bigger goal that excites you and you pursue constantly. This makes life feel remarkable and random inconveniences secondary.

Constant Evolution

The best way to love yourself is to live the life you want. This is where constant evolution comes in. You should be constantly evolving in everything you do. Health, fitness, happiness, social life, you name it.

Being happy but unsatisfied is the key. Take your time to be grateful for what you have and what you've achieved. If you practice self-improvement on a daily basis, you're probably in the top 10% of people, when it comes to the quality of life. When you do this, you'll maintain your happiness and don't get too greedy.

On the other hand, you should be unsatisfied because you know you can evolve. This drives you to improve yourself and keeps life exciting. Above all, realize that you'll achieve your goals sooner or later, as long as you don't quit.

Summary

I hope you found this article inspiring. My goal was to teach you how to build the best lifestyle possible. With these tips, you can do it. Now it's all about executing.

With this said, I wish you good luck. Stay hungry and ambitious.

Veikko Arvonen is a blogger with a passion for self-improvement. He's the creator of Maxed Out 20s and the author of Godlike Confidence Blueprint. Visit his blog for more content and a free gift!

How to Become the Person You Deserve To Be pt.1

Published on June 15, 2022 by Veikko Arvonen

Why do so many people today struggle with internal problems? To be honest, I'm not 100% sure, but I have some answers. When I say internal problems, I'm talking about different problems with mental health, self-image, and so on. If this is you, read on.

Today, the world is a better place than ever before. We don't need to worry about getting killed by the black plague. We have tons of services that protect, help, and entertain us. The chances of getting eaten by a wild animal are pretty low. Still, depression and low self-esteem are common.

A probable reason for this is that people don't feel remarkable. Centuries ago, we had a strong purpose. We had to defend our nations from enemies, feed our families, and survive. We didn't have giant companies that provide us with resources.

Today, if a normal worker died, the economy and prosperity wouldn't take a hit. He or she would be replaced, like a cogwheel in a giant machine. This makes us expendable.

Another phenomenon is that we have a prepared path for us. From childhood, we're told to study, study more, graduate, and follow the pre-designed path. Instead of building our own path, we do what society tells us to do.

How I Discovered All This

Back in time, I used to be just like this. I was following society's path without a clear purpose. Normally, it wasn't too bad. I had a dream of becoming a pilot. I loved the dream of flying with a nice salary.

However, back in time, my self-esteem took a hit. I've always been a person who demands much from himself. The normal difficulties of teenage life hit me harder than others.

My self-esteem and confidence were low because I had high standards for myself. This made me worry about my social status and other superficial traits. One reason for this was clear as water: I didn't have a strong sense of purpose.

The Curse of the Fixed Mindset

Most people live with a so-called fixed mindset. It means that you believe that you can't change. Failure is a personal setback, and your limits are there forever. If you're poor, you’ll stay poor. If you're unattractive, you'll stay unattractive. Having this mindset is detrimental. Soon you’ll realize why.

I used to live with this mindset, which was painful. However, I discovered that it doesn't have to be like that. That was the first time I came in touch with a purpose. When I realized that I can change my life, it became my reality. My purpose was to become a more confident, charismatic, attractive, and better person in any way possible. 

When I had this fire in my belly, everything else became secondary. I didn't care about getting rejected because I had more important things to do. I didn't care if someone disliked me. I was a man on his own mission.

The Nature of Reality

The greatest insight I had was this: You can change your reality. If you see yourself and the world in a certain way, it will change. This means that you can change your life by changing your beliefs.

Let's take an example. Maybe you've just gone through a brutal heartbreak. A normal person could take it personally and feel like a bad human. Thus, it will show up in his thoughts and communication. Other people will see his strong beliefs, and treat him accordingly. Thus, it becomes his reality.

However, if you build a different mindset, the outcome is different too. If you believe that it wasn't your fault, others will see it too. You can use that pain to motivate yourself and level up your life.

It's All About You

In every situation, the world reacts to you according to your reaction. If you're very certain of something, it will become your reality. This is how you can change it. This is how you can become the person you deserve to be. The world treats you how you treat yourself.

When you build a strong enough frame, nothing can shake it. Your frame means the way you see the world around you. You can build a positive frame by strengthening certain beliefs.

You need to accept your flaws and embrace your strengths. Once you're secure with your flaws, negative comments don't hurt you. Other people see your confidence and respect you more. 

In the end, it's all about how you see yourself and everything. We live in our own frames. The frame determines how we see things. This determines how we act, which changes our reality. This goes with everything.

Now that you know the nature of reality, it's time to use it to your advantage.

Veikko Arvonen is a blogger with a passion for self-improvement. He's the creator of Maxed Out 20s and the author of Godlike Confidence Blueprint. Visit his blog for more content and a free gift!

 "Well equipped to Fall" 

Published Jun 14, 2022

A Poem By M.T. Sullivan (Click HERE to listen to the Audio!)

"In the beginning there was only one cell

and it exponentiated through infinite division.  

This one cell, infinitely divisible, has turned into every one who has ever lived. 

 The first cell never died.  And that is in you.  

Your cells are from that cell, and your cells are one with everything that ever was or will be.

And every glorious, shameful, selfless, dirty thing you've ever said or done will be carried on, just as your cells started with one.  

And everything: the guilt, the terror, trauma, bliss and beauty you've ever beheld, 

which you thought was your own, actually also belongs to all of us.  

And everything that made you feel isolated and alone was really just the division into the infinity which you are; we are. 

You are a single drop of rain.  

Half of you is ocean; half of you is sky.  

Your life, the space between being born, dying, and being born again, is really just your falling.  

And this is how, and this is why we are so well equipped to fall, like rain from the sky, 

in love - with the beauty of this wild world, with the pain of bearing breath and all that means, with the blinding brilliance of each other, and hopefully even ourselves.  

And we return, and drown ourselves in the home we have always known and somehow forgotten.  

And when we are through falling, we are one again, 

but only for a little while, when once again we rise; 

somehow like mist, or smoke on the water, or some other insensible loss, 

we are born again to the sky, chasing the clouds we have become, somewhere between heaven and the sea.  

And in this liminal space we must then ask ourselves, 

before we must again fall, is it nothing or everything which matters at all?"

M.T. Sullivan is a writer, musician, dog mom and registered nurse living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She is humbled by the natural world and inspired by the weight of humanity.

Don't Throw Away Your Confidence  

Published on Jun 13, 2022

By Tracey Williams

What is the key to keep on going everyday? When everything and everyone seems to be against you, who do you turn to for boldness when you often feel afraid? 

Do you even survive the torments that say, "You are not good enough"?

A wise writer once said in the Book of Hebrews, "...Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward."

Your confidence stands up for you when you feel alone. It speaks on your behalf when words have lost your lips. When you walk into a new environment, people do not see your attire, your perfectly groomed hair, or hear your "Good Mornings", they see your confidence.

Growing your confidence is like investing in a character that will never leave you.

People often mistake confidence for pride. But pride is only arrogance, that says, "I am better than you". Whilst confidence tells you that "You are capable. You are more than enough. You are a vessel of honor that is filled with worth ". It's your personal mojo if you will allow me to put it that way. It's there to correct you when everything else is lying.

When I started college, I was hiding behind a mask. I walked around as if I did not exist. And it didn't bother me, I felt safe. Until one day I was invited to a concert, a place where only the cool and talented students go. 

I remember I dressed in my favorite outfit with anxiety all over me. I wanted to fit in, but fear kept me in a box. When the music started, I was in the back of the crowd, beautifully hidden. Just being me.

Then when the party started, my friend took my hand and led me to the front, she was my confidence. We followed the lead dancer, until we became the main character in the scene. I could not stop, I didn't even know I was that good. I kept dancing, and dancing for hours. I danced away fear, I danced away anxiety, and I buried denial. I danced to a new tune. The beating of my heart.

We are living in an age of dependency. One that tells us that we need society for survival. The kind of society that gives us its image, its character, its face. It shoves us in a box to swallow our reality, our truth. 

We are not usually allowed to be ourselves.  Instead, we must be who people tell us to be.

Then after, it chews us up, and spit us out. We are then left with inferiority, confusion, low self esteem, and lack of belonging. 

Now what? 

No matter what amount of reward you receive from a camouflage society, you will never be fully satisfied, until you invest into your confidence.

You are not a mockery, you are a leader. 

You do not deserve to stay at the back of the crowd, you have earned the front row. 

Your words matter, your image matters. Who you are is more important than what others paint you to be. Because you have gifts inside of you that are waiting to be unlocked.

Don't wait for an answer to find yourself. Your result is in your smile. It lives in your braveness. It sleeps in your prayers. Therefore, cast not your confidence away.

Tracey Williams-Nosakhare is an Influencer, she has more than 12,000 followers on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. She is consistently named as one of the most influential Radio Host on her social networking. She has contributed as a writer to Business Men and Women of Colour Magazine. A Christian Educator to Wow Magazine, Youth e-zine, and other Christian entities. She was the nominee of 2021 Texas Music Awards for Most Outstanding Announcer,  and recently nominated as 2022 Kingdom Servant from Indies Authors in Jamaica. In 2020, she walked away as the fastest Rocket Writer in the Indies Non Fiction category. 

Ms Williams who is now newly Mrs Nosakhare,  wrote 8 children books and 7 inspirational that are now on Smashwords.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

This Rusea's High and Jamaica Theological Seminary scholar is her family's first Author and Educator. Tracey currently lives in Italy with her handsome wedded husband Blessed Nosakhare. 

Catch her on www.unityliveradio.co.uk every Sunday at 12:00pm UK time to 3:00pm for The Lady Tracey Show.

Live like a Stallion: Tests to Testimony

Published on June 6, 2022

by Tracey Williams

Growing up in a broken home, I was tossed in several pieces. The openness of the homes were not the only reason, but because a piece of me was already missing when my parents chose to leave me and my siblings hanging from doorsteps to doorsteps.

I was lost, lonely, and confused. At one point I kept telling myself that my mom will return, or dad will miraculously show up at my in-laws' doorstep. But not until 20 years later, at the age of 26, reality hit me. Neither of them would ever return.

I grew with the hostility of making my own choices. Combing my own hair, and ironing my own uniform. Neither of these chores destroyed me, because slowly God was forming a strong, determined woman.

I watch my smaller sister deteriorate before my eyes. One day she was sober and whole, and in a split second she went into total mental destruction. The pain and loneliness took a toll on her and she lost her sobriety. And I had to watch.

So here I was, walking these streets of Jamaica looking for comfort, belonging, love and acceptance, but instead I ran into more and more dead ends than escape. Until one day I walked into the church of God, and there it was. The written word of grace, love and comfort. I gave my pain to God, and He mended me slowly and patiently.

For the next 10 years, I started to find myself. My identity.  My true purpose for this earth. And thankfully with the Spirit of God, I was getting results. I took the risk of going back to college, starting my writing career, and opening my book company.

I decided to let go of the sad routes that I took, and learn to take better ones. I let go of my father's absence, and my mother's deceptive disappearance. I kept the truth, that I was born to live like a stallion. Strong, independent, and determined.

Today, I am pursuing my second degree in Classics in beautiful Europe, and living the dream life of sharing it with my new husband. We are celebrating the love and kindness of God, and thriving to be better persons each day.

I have moved from sadness to gladness. My tests have now become my testimony, and I am glad to share it. My life matters, because I was born to have a purpose. I was predestined to change someone else's life  and I intend to do just that.

Wealth and riches is not always the answer. The best wealth is knowing who you were created to be. It is understanding that you are not just here to be born and to then die. It is to fulfill that mandate that no one else can fulfill but you, and to hear someone say "Well done" in the end.

Life is not an accident. Everyone got this gift to live. And each day that we wake up is a second chance to be the change. No one can do it for you. Only you. The sooner you toss that blanket aside and rise up is the sooner you will get more work done. Because you too matter.

Tracey Williams-Nosakhare is an Influencer, she has more than 12,000 followers on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. She is consistently named as one of the most influential Radio Host on her social networking. She has contributed as a writer to Business Men and Women of Colour Magazine. A Christian Educator to Wow Magazine, Youth e-zine, and other Christian entities. She was the nominee of 2021Texas Music Awards for Most Outstanding Announcer,  and recently nominated as 2022 Kingdom Servant from Indies Authors in Jamaica. In 2020, she walked away as the fastest Rocket Writer in the Indies Non Fiction category. 

Ms Williams who is now newly Mrs Nosakhare,  wrote 8 children books and 7 inspirational that are now on Smashwords.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

This Rusea's High and Jamaica Theological Seminary scholar is her family's first Author and Educator. Tracey currently lives in Italy with her handsome wedded husband Blessed Nosakhare. 

Catch her on www.unityliveradio.co.uk every Sunday at 12:00pm UK time to 3:00pm for The Lady Tracey Show.

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