Cheers to the entire Medium Community!

Maria Santiago
3 min readSep 15, 2024

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Embrace Your Radiance

Photo by Al Elmes on Unsplash

Before we proceed, I want to share that I became part of the Medium community back on August 15, 2024, not entirely grasping the reasons but having faith in the process. I simply followed along with the guidance that my spiritual guides implanted in my Life Coach’s (Naz De La Rosa) mind. She was the one who suggested I write on a Blog or write an E-Book and share my story and thoughts. Therefore, today Sept 15,2024 marks a month I have been blogging with you all and so far, no red flags, and I am profoundly grateful to have done so.

P.S It’s my Birthday!!! Woohoo!!! 🎂 So keep reading till the end.

I want you to know that this blogging journey has given me a deep sense of value, regardless of whether I receive the expected claps, comments, or even readership. The excitement from the number of views is still thrilling; seriously, if I earned a dollar for each view, I’d be rich by now. 🤑 Well not really since views don't count and I haven’t signed up to receive any form of payment, I am waiting instead for further instructions from the universe. This to me feels like a test to see if I’m ready to step out of my comfort zone and move towards whatever they have planned. In reality, it has been aiding me on my healing journey, and reading some amazing insights from all of you is my pay out.

Why is this my pay out? The mere knowledge that someone has taken the time to read my post, or stumbled upon it accidentally, when a blogger I follow and admire their writing skills and post takes the time to comment, brings me immense joy as it means I am being noticed. I am starting to feel that my angels are conveying a message of my value, and you know what? It’s effective. This recognition is the best form of payment I have ever received.

Through this journey, I’ve learned that true validation comes from within. Each post is a testament to my growth, resilience, and the courage to share my voice. The act of writing and sharing my thoughts has become a celebration of my authentic self. I am grateful for every moment, every word, and every connection, no matter how small. This experience has taught me to embrace my journey and to find joy in the simple act of being seen and heard.

Time to celebrate our contributions on this platform.

Therefore, let’s raise our glasses!!!

Here’s to many more stories, shared moments, and the continued journey of growth and self-discovery. Cheers to you, my dear friends!

And don’t forget to wish me a Happy Birthday it's not every day a girl turns 35. This is the only time I embrace my Dyslexia 😜

Oh! one more thing I would like to point out if you add my age, whether it’s 35 or the 53, 🙄 it totals 8, which represents the age of my inner child who is currently undergoing a healing process. And she is progressing remarkably, slowly but steadily breaking out of her shell, a shell that I, not proudly, have kept her in. (Thank You Naz)

Okay you all know this post deserves more than just a clap so leave your fingers on till you reach the max. 😉 Just kidding, Actually I am not so clap away.

Thank you for your time. 🎂

And always remember 👇Stay grounded, while life happens

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Maria Santiago
Maria Santiago

Written by Maria Santiago

I aim to inspire, motivate, offer compassion, and guidance. I will show you how to find light and purpose during the darkest moments. Just let go and let God.

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