Letting go is only half of the work. The other half—the quieter, more intentional part—is choosing what replaces what we release. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially in seasons of healing and unlearning. Because when something leaves our lives—a belief, a label, or a story we’ve carried—it doesn’t simply disappear. It leaves […]
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Some words don’t leave all at once. They have a way of lingering — quietly settling into how we think, react, and see ourselves. Lately, I’ve started noticing that not all of the words I carry were intentional. Some were said casually. Some came from people who probably didn’t realize how heavy their words would
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“Words are small, but their echoes shape the heart, the mind, and the soul.” We’ve all had experiences where words—spoken intentionally or unintentionally—left a mark on us. Some words lift and inspire us.While some stay with us as guiding lights. Others… cut deeper than we realize and leave invisible scars that sometimes last for years.
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A new month is more than a page on the calendar—it’s an invitation. An invitation to pause, reflect, and move forward with awareness. At EvolvingwithCheta, growth isn’t about rushing or perfection. It’s about becoming—gently, intentionally, and honestly. Reflecting on the Past The last month brought lessons, small wins, and moments that stretched me. Some days
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“Some of our deepest disappointments come from expectations we never voiced.” Have you ever noticed how something small can leave you feeling unexpectedly hurt? A tone.A missed call.A cancelled plan. Often, it isn’t the moment itself that hurts. It’s the unspoken expectations we carry into our relationships, friendships, and daily interactions—expectations we assume others should
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For a long time, I thought living authentically meant being confident all the time—knowing exactly who I was, what I wanted, and never second-guessing myself. That wasn’t my reality. My reality looked more like overthinking conversations after they ended. Saying yes when I meant no. Shrinking parts of myself to keep the peace and doing
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10 Nigerian Women Who Prove That Family and Purpose Can Grow Together In many families, moms are the first teachers, the quiet heroes, and the ones holding everything together. But beyond the daily routines, school runs, and family meals, many mothers are also chasing purpose—and finding it in powerful ways. Nigeria is full of women
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It was an ordinary day, and I wasn’t expecting to learn anything new. Then my son said something that stayed with me. I was reminding him—again—to complete a task. My voice carried that familiar urgency adults often use, the do it now tone we inherit without questioning. He listened quietly. Then he looked at me
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There are moments in life when a simple thought stops you in your tracks. Forces you to look inward. I realized we often cling to things that were never meant to last. We brag about material things, new titles, milestones—almost as if they define who we are. Experience has taught me: nothing in life is
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Life has a way of slowing us down just enough to get our attention — usually after we’ve been pushing ourselves way too hard. We live in a world where loud is mistaken for successful. If your progress isn’t visible, posted, celebrated, or validated, it can feel like you’re not doing enough. Like you’re behind.
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