Being free
(Previously published on 27 May, 2015)
It’s so easy to live in the shadows of yourself
Easy to be distracted from the beauty that you are
Easy to be everything others want you to be
Easy to not make a move cause your comfort zone is easier
But being free can be refreshing
Being free can be rewarding
Being free can be a lifeline
Being free can be liberating
For freedom is to love you without apology
To believe in you without shame
To spread your wings and push your limits without fear of failing
And to forgive your mistakes without regret or self-condemnation
For no one is perfect
Not even you…
No one is perfect
Well… maybe the rainbow
No one is perfect
No matter how hard you try
No one is perfect
…and free air is beautiful
© Dr Vivian O. Ikem, 2015
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Dr Viv
Vivian (Dr Viv) is as vivacious and full of life as her name ‘Vivian’ suggests. She is a Certified Coach, People Builder, Consultant, Speaker and Trainer with a passion for helping ambitious Leaders and individuals build resilience, rediscover their value and potential and thrive in work and life. She is also a Chemical Engineer by background (with a PhD), multiple award winning researcher, ex-management consultant with a top UK based Consulting firm and Founder, The Reset Squad. Inspired by her journey as a high achieving professional and recovering perfectionist who overcame major trauma, depression and sudden change, Vivian taps into her invaluable lessons learnt, to empower and help people reset, rediscover and grow through their experiences. She is the author of Shadows in the Mirror - The Many Faces of Depression and contributing author in Unzenable – A Guide to Stress Less and Be More. To know more, please check out the 'About Vivian' page. Vivian is also available to speak on or discuss issues you may wish to take further personally, or at events. Please use the 'Contact' page to get in touch. Thank you.