Lily's Sanctuary: Recent Episodes
Lilian Kwamboka
A Candid touch on aspects Education, Finances, Growth, Career, Achieving Women, Trailblazers, Keeping it Real
June 8th 2023 will forever remain a special day for the rest of my life. I have undergone a complete metamorphosis through intentional healing, learning and learning, and of course with God as a big driving force behind this beautiful transformation. My mindset has taken a 180 degree growth and rejuvenation through acquainting myself with professional gurus who've worked on my Mental, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical GROWTH. I am no longer worried about the past or future, for I am focussing on this PRESENT moment through MINDFUL existing. Oh what a bliss! I am just begining and can't wait for how the future will unfold....I can't wait to CREATE and live life abundantly and intentionally....i am a renewed soul. No doubt about it....
June has begun on a fresh note for me. I am NOT the person i was as the year begun. I am way wiser, experienced and knowledgeable. I have been binging on philosophical material from podcasts, YouTube channels, Mental Health webinars, zoom meetings, twitter spaces, Google meets and physical meet-ups with people that have really uplifted by knowledge-base....i am really grateful to God for standing with me and NOT allowing me succumb. I am so grateful that He has answered a very special prayer that i'd been praying for for years...i am now trusting God to answer my heart's desires and enable me recover all that i've lost that was special to me. I trust you God....may you guide, protect and bless my life abundantly. May i live life intentionally and abundantly..Amen to June and the rest of the year!
How has your year been so far? I am excited today since God is faithful and He showed it to me that He's not given up on me. This is after i almost threw in the towel after being in some dark pit for a while. But He told me He got my back, He will RESTORE everything and this i can already see. I trust Him to bring me contentment, happiness and a life of ABUNDANCE
How haas 2023 been so far? I've discovered that life is a constant learning process. No matter what, we should keep on keeping on while aiming for the sky– the sky is NOT the limit...relentlessly, we chase our purpose on earth, focus on the lessons while maintaining positivity. Better things are coming. Imagine if you decided to give up and miss out on all the beauties of life?! God coming through is a sign that you're destined for greatness like the powerhouse you are baby girl....Go then yee, and conquer the world. Show them what you're made of you girl!!!
Happy new year darlings....to more money, securing the bag, chasing our dreams, health and healthy relationships...what are you doing today as we usher in 2023?
I have an ask: Would you rather be ignorant but happy or would you rather know something that will mess with your brain for the rest of your life? Your answer will determine my response to you....I had a mind boggling discussion with my atheist nerd friend over the weekend. Believe you me, I am still battling the fact-filled controversy...I am still in a limbo
In 30 minutes, I'm turning 30....here's a list of the aspects i appreciate about unique imperfect me...
I compiled some of the life lessons I got to experience first hand from my 20's...take a glimpse
I am turning 30 just two days from today. I made a consolidated compilation of my lessons, goals and gratitude slots from the past decade...and woop woop! I can't wait for the next phase of my life!!!
This past week the Lord came through for me in a miraculous way. I am so indebted. I know He has greater things in store for me. That I don't doubt
I built this podcast as a way to decompress, deconstruct and demystify my life on a periodical basis...it's my private haven, oyster, safe space and virtual BFF, backed up with my e-diary and public Blog (Lily's Sanctuary)...it's a way i get to keep myself on check regularly, keep my mental, emotional, spiritual, financial and physical health on track amidst this chaotic adulting life/set-up...This is how i know it on keeping accountability, self assessing and performing an M&E seasonally so as not to lose focus....I am happy for these 3 babies of mine keep me sane, on track, healthy and safe...what is your way of winging it dear listener? How d'you navigate it without losing it? What's your poison?
I am grateful at where my headspace is right now. Life is beautiful and it can only get better
It's mid year. Yo!? This caught me off guard tbh. The year has flown so swift i'm left wheezing. It reminds me of how imperative it's to periodically keep kicking ass, living those dreams and chasing success perpetually. Yo let's be happy and live each day as blissfully as we should. Blossoming is the precise word
May has been a peaceful month. I have undergone so much liberation and freedom from letting go of negatives vibes and energy...I am fervently seeking for success(my dreams) and also nurturing new relationships (friendships) by the side. I know my triggers/stuff that spark my anxiety and hence i have that discernment to drop em/avoid/know how to go about em effectively..I am praying that this gets better by the day...
Yaay! Finally i finished listening to all the episodes from my lately favorite podcast: The Spread. I binged on it and was able to learn so much about myself from it...listen in to get a glimpse
I discovered I am an Avoidant with traces of Anxious...I did some research and got to identify why this is the scenario
Let people think you're crazy, but yo, seek what brings you peace of mind and healing..Be true, be authentic and learn not to simp, clown, let down your guard or allow a disrespect on your boundaries
The world is turning into something else as far as relationships are concerned....are you healed/whole? Because O/w there's no winning in the successful relationship/marriage sphere
Mental Health, Depression, Traumas: I heavily preach along these subjects....I have been a victim of all of the above, and I came to realize that it was as a result of naivety/ignorance/lack of boundaries/lack of a Philosophy(M.O) that I could resonate with(Borrow notes from)....I didn't have precedence on how I should have handled some instances of trauma in my past, but NOW, I am at a very safe/knowledgeable/self aware and WOKE point in my life where I know my triggers/what works and what don't work for me/precisely what I want/precisely what I need to do to achieve all my DREAMS....Oh what a BEAUTIFUL place it is to be!
Ever wondered why the same stuff keeps happening in your life time after time resulting into a vicious cycle? It's a way the Universe is signaling you that you ought to have done something significant before. Often we ignore our intuitions and end up getting hurt...so what should we do to correct this? Listen in
One of my friends was going through some curve ball, and he asked me to come through however I could. Being an empath, I totally understood his predicament. These were my two cents...I hope it helps someone or two
Have you outgrown the space you're in? Do you feel like you've been settling for lesser than your worth? Have you been allowing mediocrity around you? Are you the smartest person in your crowd? Then it's definitely a time to seek better, GREENER pastures! Also guys, Mental Wellness is it! Pls be in ctrl of your emotions/thoughts/feelings. It's a beautiful place when you can discern the significance of this potential...
Growing up, I experienced stuff that I assumed was conventional. Only to grow up and realize how unorthodox some actions were, and that I was being violated. Are there child hood traumas you realized you have in your adulthood? Let's talk!
I spoke about the latest trending topics around Sexual based violence and Mental well being..pls listen in. Cheers
Well I know nobody is perfect, but I also know that good men with good morals still exist..
Losing my dad took a toll on mum. But as fate would dictate, she's the happiest, healthiest and wisest human today, 20 years after that fateful incident. I am so proud of her...and, wait for it, i'd die for my mum if i had to choose between her life or mine
Here's how our relationship morphed from her being strict and an academic champion, to us being the best of friends today
It starts from simple acts like Cat Calling, Harassment and creepy instances of violating a woman's space and choice of dress code. D'y'all understand the whole concept surrounding behaviors that propagate this vice? Many a women are forced to take drastic measures like avoid public means of transport that has only men onboard, boda bodas, private taxis driven by men and in some cases carry extra clothing or covering just in case someone somewhere thinks their dress code is inappropriate. Let's Talk
We all should be in the right state of mind to discern exactly what we need in a partner. This makes it easy to establish boundaries and say no to what we do not agree with
I had this whimsically amazing dream. I hope it can be a reality if fate deems it fit and plausible
Here's the link to my story on Saving, Budgeting and Investing: https://lillywiliams.wordpress.com/2022/01/13/budgeting-saving-investing/
Do men take our NO's seriously? Boundaries to watch out for in new acquaintances, cat calling and sexual harrassment
I made a milestone. I can't keep calm...what is that one thing that will keep you propelling, on your toes and happy if you accomplished it? Let's all purpose to live intentionally in 2022, secure that bag BIGLY, and kick ass with a humongous spoon
A girl should be two things: who and what she wants. Agency is vital in our existence. We all have those traits that make us unique, different, outliers and individual...i have gradually learned to embrace my entire being holistically. My weaknesses compliment my strengths. I am not perfect, but my imperfections define my personality and customize me as me. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Growing up, my momma was strict, a disciplinarian and an ardent Christian. I kinda feared her, but I later appreciated her nurturing in my later years. We are now best of friends, and I hope to cultivate a surreal environment with my daughter when the time is ripe
Normalize being your uncool, weird self. Whoever chooses to stick around, keep 'em closer!
This year, I have done loads of Unlearning, Re-learning and Corroborating my life lessons. I have faced my hurdles and hiccups head on. It's been tuff and real but amazingly authentic....I chose to be real and true to my heart's dear desires. I chose to dive into the deep end but knowing God has my back...i have worked on my spiritual, mental and emotional. My financial and physical is a work-in-progress. My family means everything to me. I'm glad i have a supportive and loving family no matter our differences and weaknesses....above all, i thank God for His Grace unparalleled.
Sometimes I get engulfed in immense sadness. I just wonna be left alone and often i cry it out then pray...i dread such moments fr