My story began with the realization that I didn't live in a "normal" family. My father struggled with a severe bipolar disorder. During the 70s and 80s, this condition wasn't openly discussed, leaving me, as a child, confused about the situation. Yet, one profound realization emerged—I saw the fragility and uniqueness of our lives and the moments we encounter. This lesson has expanded my viewpoint, allowing me to see situations and people in a broader perspective, focusing on the good. I now understand that life isn't just black and white and that there are more important things in our lives.

I am changing my values and perspective!

The second life lesson stemmed from the devaluation of individuality and how to survive in the communist education system. After completing the eighth grade, I somehow "ended up" at an "industrial school" in an all-male world that I had little in common with. Despite initially viewing this period as wasted, it taught me a crucial lesson. I made the decision that I would never again do anything that I didn't want to do and that didn't have personal meaning for me. For the first time, I began to ask myself where I was going, what I wanted and why I wanted it.

I'm changing my motivation!

I want to travel freely, learn languages and get to know new countries, cultures and people. It's 1992, so it's not exactly easy, but if you really want something, you will find a way...  In the 90s I twice managed to travel and stay long term in the UK and USA. I gained a lot of personal freedom, but also even more responsibility. I created my own anchor and understood what it means to stand on your own. Beyond the hard work, these travels instilled in me the belief that anything is possible in life, and I can live my "American dream" right here in the Czech Republic.

I am expanding my opportunities and pushing my limits!

My wishes are coming true—a wedding, a house with a garden, a dream job, a car... On the surface, it seems like I'm living the life I've always wanted, but there's a nagging feeling that something crucial is missing. I'm starting to realize that true happiness and contentment may not be found externally but within myself, and everything around is a short-term band-aid. So, what do I want? What holds a deeper meaning for me? It's time to shift my focus and expand my boundaries!

I'm changing my boundaries!

The birth of my daughters was the greatest gift and the only thing that brought deeper meaning to it all. The purity, joy, and immediacy of my children reminded me of what I had somehow forgotten in my life. Children also serve as a beautiful mirror, reflecting ourselves and our relationships. So now, I understand that if there's something I don't like, I have to start by changing myself. I am beginning to transform my old beliefs, patterns of behavior, and create new ones!

I am changing my old beliefs!

I'm discovering that there are things I can't change. For example, the attitudes, values and priorities of others. How they perceive us, what they like or dislike and how much they honor and respect us and our opinions. That's why I accept reality as it is and start from scratch. The decision to end an unhealthy relationship allowed me to start building new relationships based on love, respect, and grtatitude. I am now allowing myself to be myself and live by my own new rules.

I'm changing my realtionships!

I have young children and a managerial role at work. I never stop... ...the merry-go-round goes from zero to 100! I'm in a global position, leading a team of 5 on 5 continents, which means more pressure, politics and manipulation. The once collaborative teamwork is turning into a power struggle for position. Add to that an 8 year divorce that doesn't give me a chance to breathe and regenerate even at home. I'm in the grip of my commitments. This, leads me to exhaustion and a painful loss. However, this loss provides me with the opportunity to understand the trials in my life and recognize the potential for new and better experiences they can bring. I return to myself. There comes a (re)awakening of inner strength accompanied by loving acceptance and the realization that I can put myself first, ask for help or refuse it. And that it is okay to do so.

I'm changing my relationship with myself!

In the second decade of the 21st century, we're struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology, the mass consumption of entertainment, and making the most of the opportunities that this new era offers. It's all about convenience. However, this convenience comes at the cost of a chronic lack of time and a disconnection from our natural selves. I've realized that I can't meet all my own or others' expectations, and I need to choose and truly start LIVING. So, I focus on activities that bring me fulfillment. I build on my human qualities, my nature, and my intuition to earn a living with joy. I step out of my shadow and act in harmony with myself. For the first time in my life, I am not afraid. Because know that I can handle whatever life brings. I follow my dreams, and have active and conscious control of my actions and emotions. I am turning my daily activities into conscious and fulfilling activities.

I am changing my priorities and protecting my resources!

....and here’s my story in a nutshell. I’ve come to understand that everything in our lives is relative and it's up to us what emotions we choose to have, what thoughts we choose to believe, what reactions we choose to have, what attitudes we take, how we set our boundaries, where we go and who we let in. So I'm following my dreams. I control what I do and how I feel about it. I focus on what has deeper meaning for me and what is needed to maintain inner balance. I am riding a wave of pure desire and being...  ...so far, I've made these transformations: from stress to peace, from frustration to joy, from fear to freedom, from worry to courage, from dissatisfaction to fulfillment, from pain to kindness, from hard times to strength...

...and I'm moving on, and enjoying the journey immensely.

I'm changing the reality of my life!