A Journey of Unlearning

:Finding Freedom and Peace Within

Introduction: In a world that constantly tries to pull us in different directions, finding inner peace can often feel like a distant dream. But what if the key to true freedom lies not in changing the world around us, but in changing how we see ourselves? For me, that realization came after a profound journey of self-discovery, unlearning old beliefs, and coming to understand the true essence of love and peace—within myself.

The Awakening: It started with anger, confusion, and deep frustration. I came from an extremely religious background where the teachings I followed were strict, limiting, and externally focused. My journey began when I started questioning everything—my faith, my beliefs, and the way I had been taught to view the world.

At first, it felt like grief. I felt betrayed, lied to, and devastated. I expressed my anger and confusion openly, which led to tension in my family and community. My son decided to move in with his dad, I pushed friends away, the church began to talk about me. It was hard, but the truth was, I couldn’t go back. I couldn’t pretend anymore.

Falling in Love with Myself: Through the pain and the unlearning, I found something beautiful: myself. For the first time, I allowed myself to fully embrace everything I had been through and to let go of the guilt and shame that had held me captive for so long. I came to realize that I had made no mistakes—only lessons. This shift in perspective was liberating. I began to see myself as whole, not broken, and I learned to love every part of who I was, and who I am becoming.

The Influence of Jesus: In the midst of my journey, I began to learn more about Jesus—not as the figure I had been taught about, but as a human being who was trying to show us the way. I understood that Jesus wasn’t about punishment or judgment; he was about love, grace, and forgiveness. The realization that his message was about embracing our imperfections and learning from our experiences allowed me to see his true essence and find peace with myself.

A Realm of Peace: What if the peace I was seeking already existed within me? I began to imagine a place beyond this world—a realm where all beings, human and animal, live in harmony. Mountains, running water, green nature, flowers, and love filled every corner. It was a place where everything was connected, peaceful, and whole. And then I realized something powerful: that peace can be carried with us, even in this world, despite the noise and chaos. But to do so, we must stay true to what we know is real, even if others don’t understand it.

The Challenge of Living in Peace: Living in a world that doesn’t always support peace can be challenging. I’ve been told to “wake up” and “get my head out of the clouds.” But as I’ve embraced my new perspective, I’ve learned to stay true to it. The more I fall in love with myself, the more I feel the peace I once thought was only possible in another realm. It’s here, within me.

I’ve found that the key is in releasing guilt, embracing self-love, and understanding that we are not defined by our past or by what others think of us. We are free to create our own path, and that path begins with inner peace.

Encouragement for Others: I want to share this journey with others—because I know there are so many who are struggling with the same questions, the same feelings of being lost or out of place. My message to anyone who is ready to listen is this: love yourself. Trust yourself. Understand that everything you’ve been through is a lesson, not a mistake. True happiness starts from within. Embrace your energy, your essence, and know that you are worthy of everything life has to offer.

We are all capable of finding peace, and it begins when we choose to love ourselves, just as we are.

Conclusion: This journey is not easy, and it’s certainly not linear. But it is worth it. Every step of the way has brought me closer to the truth that peace is not something we need to search for externally. It is already inside of us. We just need to remember it.