Rise '25 !

So many wonderful, amazing things are happening in my life right now and I am so grateful. My transformation is well under way and I am so excited.

I am raising my vibration, accomplishing goals and becoming more at peace.

I started the year by finishing and publishing my second book (Wild Child). The first one (I Never Quite Trying) was about my breast cancer journey. The second one was about my life and how I remained to look for the good while I was going through all kinds of childhood abuse. Once I finished, I realized how extremely therapeutic it was writing them.

Surviving Breast Cancer

Trusting the Universe Through Childhood Abuse

Currently, I am in the midst of becoming a certified life coach. With the experiences I have had in life, I really feel like I can help others. Something I have always wanted to do. The classes I'm taking and the labs where we practice are amazing. I am learning so much and wishing I had started this much earlier in life.

The funny thing is, I'm not only learning the correct way to help others, I'm learning how to help myself. How to Rise Above - How to Raise My Vibration, and How to Work Toward Finding My Purpose.

Life has a way of leading us down paths we didn't expect. This path only recently started becoming clear. But I believe part of my purpose in life is to help others become the best they can be. I feel it in my soul. (I know, woo woo hippie coming out in me, right?) But it's true. The classes I am taking for my certification, the Yoga Sutra classes I am taking at Unity Yoga, and the Positive Psychology research I am doing all tie together. I can see the vision now. Each of them are teaching me similar things in different ways. They all teach love. Self love, love for others, love for the Universe. Everything I believe in.

I also listen to a lot of podcasts. A lot! All the time! (I'll list my favorites below.) They are all people I am aligned with and really admire. Some are lifestyle, some are spiritual, and some are business related. I feel like I have so much more to learn in life and I just can't get enough! I am finding myself (and I didn't even have to run away) and I am enjoying the hell out of it!! Podcasts I listen to:

• Rachel Hollis

• Gabby Bernstein

• Jay Shetty

• Ed Mylett

• Jenna Kutcher

• Mel Robbins

• Lewis Howes

Thankfully, I have a husband that fully supports me through all of this and asks how he can help. He and I have grown a lot also. He is still my hero and the deep love I have for him is something I didn't know I could feel. It's letting go of him and letting him be him, and letting myself go and letting me be me. With confidence. With no judgement. (although he still gets annoyed when I steal all the blankets.)

I know and acknowledge their is a lot going on in the world right now. I don't want anyone to think I am oblivious to that. I'm not. I hope that spreading kindness in the world helps in its own own way.

I'm going to end with something one of my Life Coaching classmates wrote. Her name is Lynsey.

"Imagine standing in a room, facing every version of yourself that you've ever been. Each one of them lined up against the wall, holding the weight of their struggles and triumphs. I would walk up to each one, look them in the eyes, and thank them deeply for holding on when they wanted to let go. They didn't quit and that's why I'm here today.

What once felt like weakness was, in truth, unshakable strength in disguise. Every version of you has played a role in shaping the person you've become. Honor them all. "

Peace and much love to all! ❤️ Ruthie