The blueprint I have for my life is to live every day to the fullest. I am the one who matters, and only I can preserve the sanctity of my space — especially because when I give it over to someone else, they tend to mishandle it. 

Counselors, get excited! It is our month, and what a month it is.

If we are truly honest and actively listening, we come to realize that our history is embedded within and walks beside us every day. And when the salient lessons are not by our side, tugging at us like a toddler, they are smack dab in our faces, taunting and beckoning us to fight on.

This February, let’s end the need to possess others, control their narratives and selfishly use fear to harm their growth and development.

When you embrace and unconditionally love the being you are, then no one can disrupt that narrative and take it away from you.