Think Like an Awakened African Woman: Resilience. Faith. Self-Awareness (Part one)

We are transient inhabitants, chosen to heal and restore. From birth, we're interconnected with everyone, our lives a miracle. Our bodies and minds are tools; our spirits embody purpose and passion. Raised by a village, I was nurtured, protected, and guided to navigate a chaotic world. I learned to align my mind and body to serve my spirit.

At three, I met diverse communities. By six, I thrived in an international school, embracing education, sports, music, global friendships, and nature. As the youngest child at home, I felt neglected but supported by a village. My father practiced strict Orthodox Christianity, while my mother supported the family. I fasted, meditated, and constantly questioned our culture.

I was instinctively drawn to nature, learning, and spirituality. Despite warnings of not belonging, I found peace in my own colorful world connected to God. Raised by opinionated parents from a transitioning society, I learned to harness my inner voice and live with spiritual purpose.

By sixteen, I chose self-sufficiency, guided by my father's wisdom and society's harsh truths. I learned about attachment, manipulation, and societal control, and discovered my inner strength and faith. I only surrender to God, as I learnt most people including parents are projecting their past, and not seeing me for who I AM. 

Each life phase brought challenges and opportunities. Fearless and adventurous, I sought out friends, activities, mentors, and environments that challenged me. Trusting my intuition, I learned from each failure and joy, finding light in the darkness through solitude and connection to God.

By twenty-five, I excelled in school getting full scholarships in the US & Ethiopia, I negotiated my independence with my parents, & choose interns, certifications & jobs that aligned me to be globally successful, as well as got engaged to my long term partner. I was starting my new life in the US, when I was abandoned in a painful breakup with $100 in my pocket by a man that promised me, my parents, family & friends to keep me safe. I started anew, finding my path through faith and solitude, to navigate life alone, no family, friends or support. I learned that only I could manifest my vision, and that privacy was essential for my journey, so I forgave myself, & found my new home in PNW. Despite challenges, I held onto a dream I had at fourteen, learning and growing along the way.

By thirty-five, I achieved a successful career, found a supportive tribe, traveled globally, faced challenges, bought a home in a wealthy nation, cared for my father in his sickness and death, and became the youngest COO of an international startup bank in Africa. During my MBA graduation weekend, I celebrated with family and friends, marking a new life phase and silencing naysayers.

Unfortunately, many men find a spiritually awakened woman intimidating, & are threatened.. Removing my intimate relationship destination not to be marriage, children, and codependency from the equation revealed insecurities and fears in my partners & myself that was the focus & healing opportunity. I shifted my wealthy finance career to impactful work, heal, striving for a minimalist lifestyle, grow, and be part of creating a New Earth for future generations. I met men that resonated to each phase & stage of my life, that were committed & ended gradually.

I felt called to serve in Africa, despite its challenges. I traveled through Ethiopia and the continent from Alexandria to Cape Town, taking a sabbatical year to understand where I could make a difference. 

Living in Africa presented unforeseen desperation and complexity, especially in Ethiopia. The reality was starkly different from the comfortable life I once knew. My ego, shadow, and unresolved issues with family, friends, and partners made it even more challenging as many suddenly felt entitled to my time and demanded conformity.

Despite these challenges, I remained committed to my worth and spiritual purpose, standing firm against manipulation and control. 

What happened to us?

Continued in part two...

By Dutchess@deldeyoch