I want to begin with a simple truth, your story matters. Every single one of us carries a story, made up of dreams, of laughter, of tears, and of moments that have shaped who we are. Some chapters shine with joy. Others are filled with pain, fear, or loss. But no matter what your story […]
Dear young one, Choose peace, no matter the cost. Let it be the compass that guides your every action. Life will pull you in a thousand directions, anger, fear, frustration and so on. Without peace, it’s impossible to think clearly, to make good choices, or even to feel truly alive. In every thought, in every […]
No, it’s not always too rosy. Life does not move in a straight line of brightness and ease for anyone. There are valleys of worry, moments of doubt, and the quiet weight of unseen struggles. But some of us have chosen differently. Instead of allowing our troub1es to tr@p us, we’ve decided to rise above […]
When I first started my business Chykeann Consults, I thought success meant having as many customers as possible. We had a marketing team who ran after everyone. My believe was that the more clients we had, the happier we would be. That was true but beyond that happiness was the exhaustion that came with chasing […]
Something happened at my workplace recently and I realised that the path from gratitude to entitlement is shorter than I thought. One lady had car trouble and was offered a ride home by her colleague, a guy. She was so grateful and kept thanking him, even bought him coffee the next morning to show her […]
Yesterday, my daughter came home with homework on cultural festivals. She invited me into a discussion and asked about the festivals I have experienced within our indigenous culture. I asked her to get a pen, and together we made the following list. I felt happy to have witnessed all of these and to be able […]
Hey young one, I want you to always remember something really important, your light is stronger than anyone else’s shadow. Sometimes, other people’s shadows fall on you. Maybe it’s their anger, their worries, or their doubts. And sometimes, it feels heavy, like you’re carrying something that isn’t even yours. You might even start asking, Wait… […]