That’s when everything changes — the moment you realize it was never the world holding you back, it was your own mind. You start seeing the patterns, the fears you fed, the thoughts you repeated until they became your reality. Then it hits you… you can choose differently. You can choose to stop reacting. You can choose peace instead of chaos, focus instead of frustration. Because control isn’t about dominating life — it’s about mastering yourself. And once you do that, nothing and no one can mov

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how pure your intentions are, how much love you give, or how deeply you try to understand someone — if they’re not ready to see your worth, they won’t. You can be the calmest ocean, and they’ll still crave the storm. You can be the most beautiful blue, but it won’t matter if their heart only beats for red. Don’t change your colors to be chosen. The right people will recognize your shade and never ask you to dim it. Your peace, your energy, your light — it’s meant for

Deb McCoy and Danelle Harvey on Instagram: "We are getting down to the wire for our holiday open house with friends and The Collected Party Prep list is getting smaller. Yay! The sinks are a project that’s been on the list for months. So we really wanted that done before Friday. - Spruce up coffee and tea bar ✔️ - Seal bathroom sinks ✔️reveal tomorrow - Clean kitchen cabinet fronts ✔️ - Clean kitchen chairs ✔️ - I can’t believe how dirty they were. 🤦🏻‍♀️ - Spot clean rugs ✔️ - Finished slip co