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When you don’t know how to love yourself, you will accept anything that looks like love. To me, the most important thing that changed my life was to be in a committed relationship with God, the second is to be committed to myself. I learned to love myself. I try (because self love can be EXTREMELY difficult when you’ve been gaslighted your whole life) to treat myself with respect, love, compassion, dignity and empathy. After I started setting boundaries with myself, I started to see how others started treating me differently. Because others notice how you treat yourself so they will also treat you the same way. Self-love can be very difficult to learn and change but with the help of a life coach or a therapist can guide you to get there :) DM ME FOR MORE INFO ON HOW I CAN HELP YOU. #spirituality #selfhealing #journey #selfvalue #inspiration #freespirit #selfhelp #highervibration #lifelessons #motivation #innerlight #blessed #prayer #girlboss #meditate #focus #grateful #God #Godfirst #lawofattraction #spiritjunkie #Spirituality #blog #podcast #youtube #lifecoach (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUdMWnNlj-R/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’ve always been a rebel. I do things that make me happy when If that means people think im crazy, stupid or ridiculous. I learned early in life that life can be taken away in a matter of seconds. Not having my dad and knowing that he didn’t get to fulfill his dreams, see his daughters grow up, go on vacations, do crazy stuff together, walk them down the island, see them graduate 👩‍🎓 see his grandkids, etc… I wanted to die, I didn’t wanna live, I spent 19 yrs of my life suffering, hurting, crying, not wanting to live, fighting with God that I NOW CHOOSE TO ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF MY LIFE. (at Riviera Maya México) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXXk07FkLB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Life is short when we live worried about the future, responsibilities, family or friends issues and day to day problems. If we live every in the moment and we practice mindfulness, quietness, inner peace, ONE LIFE TIME IS ENOUGH :):) I did not want to go to China, I was sooo worried about everything. I give thanks to God now that I went before things changed and we couldn’t leave home for a whole year. #spirituality #selfhealing #journey #selfvalue #inspiration #freespirit #selfhelp #highervibration #lifelessons #motivation #innerlight #blessed #prayer #girlboss #meditate #focus #grateful #God #Godfirst #lawofattraction #spiritjunkie #Spirituality #blog #podcast #youtube #lifecoach (at Beijing, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRPp2diFbcg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The number one issue I experience with clients when I coach them is that they blame others for how they are feeling. Usually, people seek help when they are hurt, struggling with something, or going through an awakening experience. For the first two reasons, most likely they will blame the outside world. ⁠ ⁠ Learn to get out of the victim mode and process feelings differently. ⁠ ⁠ If you need help, I can help you discover and guide you to take responsibility and awareness, so you can feel aligned and in control. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Te quiero, ⁠ LAURA ⁠ ⁠ #holyspirit #godisgood #instagood #wisdom #quote #blessed #encouragement #truth #trust #spiritual #peace #sport #empowerment #confidence #positivevibes #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #success #womeninbusiness #entrepreneur #motivation (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRNHuhWlJAw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A course in miracles teaches us that when we let fear guide our lives and behaviors, we're truly a stranger to ourselves for all you know is acting out fear, judgment, jealousy, resentments, etc. ⁠ ⁠ FIND LOVE, FIND GOD! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Te quiero, ⁠ LAURA ⁠ ⁠ #holyspirit #godisgood #instagood #wisdom #quote #blessed #encouragement #truth #trust #spiritual #peace #sport #empowerment #confidence #positivevibes #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #success #womeninbusiness #entrepreneur #motivation (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRIKMCil1zr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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TRUE STORY, PEOPLE. ⁠ ⁠ As you may know, I was abused as a child. I was diagnosed with PTSD, and it's been a long journey. One of the things I learned while going through healing is that I ALWAYS PLAY SMALL. ⁠ ⁠ I play small in a lot of ways. I am always willing to deem my light so others can shine; I often do not give myself credit and make others responsible for something I ALONE accomplished. ⁠ ⁠ I never acknowledge that some women are jealous of me, some people are jealous of my accomplishments, some people feel intimidated when they see me thriving; even at work, I have noticed I do not give myself credit for all I do. Until one day, someone appeared in my life and made me realize that I can no longer accept those feelings of playing small inside my brain. At that moment, when I needed to play small to allow this person to feel better about him/herself, I immediately thought...⁠ ⁠ I HAVE BEEN PAYING THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND HOURS WITH MY THERAPIST AND COACHES, BOOKS, ONLINE COURSES, EVENTS EVEN A MASTERS DEGREE TO HEAL MY TRAUMA... I WILL NOT LET THIS PERSON'S IMPOSTER SYNDROME FUCK UP ALL MY HARD WORK. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I have learned that mindset is the key to success. If I do not believe it, no one will. If I keep playing small, I'll never go big or even make it big. ⁠ ⁠ - I NEED TO OWN MY POWER ⁠ - I NEED TO OWN MY INTELLIGENCE⁠ - I NEED TO OWN MY INDEPENDENCE ⁠ - I NEED TO BELIEVE I AM QUALIFIED ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Only then will I know what I am capable of. ⁠ ⁠ Moral of the story... ⁠ ⁠ STOP PLAYING SMALL! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ TE REQUIERO! ⁠ Laura⁠ ⁠ #stopplayingsmall #impostersyndrome⁠ #relax #wellness #meditation #yoga #health #mindfulness #wellbeing #lifestyle #holistic #healing #inspiration⁠ #body #soul #love #life #peace #wisdom #spirit #motivation #meditate #spiritual #healthy #mindset #knowledge #calm #happy #spirituality #energy (at Pisa Tower,Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJq-aJjvko/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Spiritual Sunday. Is it okay to have some days off from your spirituality? Absolutely YES! Before, I used to feel guilty if I didn’t pray or write in my journal one day. I felt like I needed to be always in connection with spirit because if I would not practice my spirituality there was a big chance I would just cuss out some people and become the B*** I am by nature. Of course this was before I discover myself and started my Master degree in Psychology. I depended 100% on Source/God to keep me in line and not lose my shit every day. Specially at work! I went two years praying 5 times a day and writing in my journal 2 times a day 7 days a week. I t was the only way I could keep my temper down and even then I’d lose it sometimes and start cussing people out and showing the GETTHO UNEDUCATED LAURA INSIDE ME lol 😂 Today, I only prayed when I opened my eyes, I have been so busy working and spending time with my family that I haven’t had the time. I do not feel guilty and I do not feel like I am not connected. I can take a break from my praying routine and still be in connection with God and still be the loving person Source want me to be. Do not get me wrong, I can still bring out the old me if I need to lol, but I am more comfortable with the person I am now. Do you have a spiritual practice ? Please let me know in the comments, I’d love to know about your practices if you have any :) #spirituality #selfhealing #journey #selfvalue #inspiration #freespirit #selfhelp #highervibration #lifelessons #motivation #innerlight #blessed #prayer #girlboss #meditate #focus #grateful #God #Godfirst #lawofattraction #spiritjunkie #Spirituality #blog #podcast #youtube #lifecoach (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKudcQqlOSQ/?igshid=lwqk8qxper07

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New episode of the Happiness and Purpose the #podcast with the amazing @confluence_healing_arts I honestly have to say that I love this lady, even when I have not met her personally, she is truly an inspiration of living with meaning and purpose. I invite you to listen to this episode and listen to all her wisdom and knowledge. The link is on my bio :):):) #spirituality #selfhealing #journey #selfvalue #inspiration #freespirit #selfhelp #highervibration #lifelessons #motivation #innerlight #blessed #prayer #girlboss #meditate #focus #grateful #God #Godfirst #lawofattraction #spiritjunkie #Spirituality #blog #podcast #youtube #lifecoach (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKkgLY7Fr5N/?igshid=c8mwnz52pe14

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Today I woke up feeling thankful and grateful. I woke up and the first thing I did was to pray like I usually do, however, I sometimes just do my prayer just to do it and not really feel it. Today I connected to Source right in the morning when I was still in the alpha state. It was the best moment of my day! What do you you do when you open your ayes? What it your first thought usually ? Drop a 🙏emoji if giving thanks is the first thing you do when you enter the conscious world! I love you! I honor you! I believe in you! (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfQWRcFBls/?igshid=11p7vrcyefl37

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Happy Spiritual Sunday my loves :) Just a reminder that happiness is not a place, a person or a thing. Happiness is a state of consciousness. You need to be able to take responsibility and create the happiness in your life that you yearn. When you are confused and do not know what exactly it is that you want and what makes you happy, you will never find it anywhere. You will be miserable even when having everything you need and everything that it is needed to live a happy and fulfilled life. I hope you are in your journey to create happiness and change your life once for all, and know that if you need guidance or someone to help you explore and discover your options, I am here :) (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKcmLtTlmy4/?igshid=1o3nat5ze5gua

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As a teacher, I think about making an impact every morning when I walk in the building. I wanna make an impact on my students, is the main reason I became a teacher! Because I want to help people as much as I can. Think about where and how you can make an impact. I would love to hear from you! How are you making an impact in the community? Or how would you like to make an impact this year ? Comment below :) INSPIRE ME! (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXf6AjFs62/?igshid=cuswu37uwcba

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When fear kicks in , there are two choices you can make. 1. Let fear dictate your life or 2. Learn to cope and to recognize when fear is only in our heads https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKSYPEOhjkz/?igshid=jnv8xff8tn44

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Live in the present everyone recommends, and we consciously know it’s the best option for we cannot change the past and we don’t know about our future. Living in the moment is a practice, is a lifestyle and a learning experience. You can’t just wake up and say I’ll leave in the present today. Unfortunately, our brains are wired differently. You need to start watching your thoughts and bring yourself back whenever your mind starts wondering and that is not that easy. When trauma strikes and you are triggered by an action or a memory or something like a movie, a song, a smell, and yes even the weather can trigger you. You’re brain instantly goes back to that wound and make you relive the pain. How can you start practicing living in the moment ? 1. Remember to be grateful for today, not tomorrow not yesterday. 2. Observe your thoughts and try to recognize when you’re thinking about past events and how are those memories making you feel. 3. Whenever you catch yourself thinking about the past, always try to bring yourself to the present moment, whatever you are doing in that moment, appreciate it and give thanks. You will never be perfect at living in the moment, no one will ever be! But with practice we start seeing a shift in our attitude when we concentrate in the present. Xoxo Laura :) (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKP3DjClLiC/?igshid=eyq6btv84yzp

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You know, when I first started to have covid symptoms I freaked out, I fear dying, I don’t know why because of my sinus and allergies issues I thought it would interfere and I would just die, specially when I got out of the bed to go downstairs to eat, and I felt completely out of breath and extremely weak. I thought this is it is the end of Laura Rodriguez, what will be my legacy? People won’t even be able to dance at my funeral like I have planned lol 😂. Thank God I have been recovering and that fear only lasted two days. I started using meditation, prayer and hypnosis in the night so I can start the recovering process quickly. Let me tell you, when I started putting my faith into meditation, prayer and hypnosis things shifted. I was able to breath a little better and not be so anxious. Most of the time we create this crazy story in our heads, and that makes whatever we are going through worst. Calm yourself, have faith, believe and that will give you the strength to push forward and come out the other side safe and sound! (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPaB83ljKq/?igshid=1trmqz38ji7r4

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As I said before, you can always start where you are now, and change the outcome starting today. There’s nothing you can do about to past, but everything you can change about the present and the future outcome. Rise up and show the world what you’re made of ;);) I believe in you! (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC8SbNlsBe/?igshid=160p4rbkgt7ki

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You know, I stared this journey about 7 yrs ago, even though I have stopped a couple times and I have not been consisted, I have made progress. I will not lie, I regret the times I have stopped posting or improving because I see it as a lost opportunity to grow and make a bigger impact, but I know that everything happens for a reason and it wasn’t my time. However, I know I’m on the right track, I keep being consistent even when I’m not posting as much as I should, I’m training my mind and I’m working on other projects that will lead me to help my community and serve my purpose. DO NOT STOP NOW, take one step at a time and be consistent. Small steps turn into miles! One day you will look back and see how far you’ve come since you started and that will only be possible if you start today and take small steps :):):) I wish you all the best. Xoxoxo (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCUXxLF2Ni/?igshid=1pn328l954a44

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Once upon a time, I traveled through Europe and visited amazing places with my family. Even though I was scared to do it because Ian was only 4 years old (my youngest son) and I was scared he wouldn’t behave in the plain and the trip would be too much for him my husband convinced me and we did it. It was such an amazing experience I will always cherish in my heart. This pandemic has taught me to live in the moment and to take every opportunity, every chance I get to do what I love and what fills my heart and spirit. I was always the one who would put a BUT! on every plan my husband came up with, now all I want is to recover my freedom and travel more and more and more... Please share with me what this pandemic has taught you personally. (at Italia, Venezia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKARlaYFQ8C/?igshid=1en95qbhzootx