Time For You: Nurturing Presence, Love, and Well-Being

63 – Walking with Spirit: The Two Wild Horses

In this week’s women’s sharing circle from Nakivale Refugee Settlement, we explored a gentle truth: we are born with Spirit inside us. Through the story of “Two Wild Horses” — Luna (our personal mind) and Star (the Universal Spirit/God), you will hear how life becomes clearer and kinder when they move together. When storms come, and Luna feels lost, a quiet mind helps her hear and feel the way home.   What you’ll discover ... * Spirit 101: The Universal Spirit is constant; our personal spirit is always growing (quote from Sydney Banks) * Quiet before answers: When we settle inside, guidance rises from within. * Forgiveness & self-love: Real testimonies of dignity, sobriety, and hope. * Share to grow: When we share, we heal — and help our neighbors heal.   Simple Practices from This Session ... * Pause when storms arise: Instead of running or reacting, stop and breathe. Let your heart settle before acting. * Listen for the quiet voice within: Like Luna under the moonlight, notice the soft feeling that points you home. * Walk with Spirit daily: Remember you were never meant to live this life alone — Star walks with you always.   Who This Is Created For ... Women and families in refugee settlements and ANYONE who wants practical peace, courage, and a deeper connection with Spirit in daily life.   You are not alone. You are peace, love, and wisdom in motion. If this touched you, share it with a friend or family member. To support this work, write an e-mail to: info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]  [info@shailiastephens.com]   Join Us For the "My Secret Life" Interview Series We created the “My Secret Life” interview series to share a new understanding of human psychology, making insights and change easier for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey. Take a leap of faith, listen to our stories, and discover the hope that – if we can come out of the darkness and into the light – you can too! http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com [http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com/]   ABOUT US Hi, I'm Lea Wernli. I'm a coach and mentor. I may not see well, but I'm a great listener. After a profound insight into our spiritual nature, I fell in love with life again. I guide my coaching clients with love (sometimes tough love and a few good swear words) toward their true nature. My favorite addictions are coffee and good stories. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the playbook for an awesome life. For me, it's about experiencing everything deeply. Contact Lea: https://www.leawernli.ch/ [https://www.leawernli.ch/] mail@leawernli.ch [mail@leawernli.ch] Hello, I'm Shailia Stephens. I'm an Advanced Transformative Coach and Business Mentor for ❤️-centered "soulpreneurs." Before turning 40, I was a busy online business lady hustling toward success and driven by inner pressure. Today, I’m moving free and easy … and creating from aliveness and at my own pace. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the "3 Principles" for an amazingly calm and effortlessly easy life and business. Contact Shailia: https://www.shailiastephens.com/ [https://www.shailiastephens.com/] info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]

62 – Saying NO with Love: Lessons from Nakivale

In this sharing from Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, Shailia talks about something that touches all of us — how to listen to our inner wisdom and say "NO" with love and respect. Many times, our mouth says yes even when our heart says no — because we don’t want to hurt someone, disappoint them, or be seen in an unflattering light. But when we do that, we innocently betray ourselves and our inner knowing. This teaching shows how self-love, inner wisdom, and a quiet mind can help us listen to our hearts and speak the truth gently. What you’ll learn: - How to listen to the feeling inside that says, "this is not right for me" - How to say “no” kindly and still show respect - How a quiet mind helps you hear your heart’s voice - Why loving yourself means being honest with yourself and others This video includes one true story about personal safety and consent. Please listen with care and compassion. Facilitator: Shailia Stephens (Germany) Translator: David Lubende (Uganda in Kiswahili) Participants: Eugene, Leah, Kiara, Christina, Martha & Many Others Languages: English & Kiswahili   Join Us For the "My Secret Life" Interview Series We created the “My Secret Life” interview series to share a new understanding of human psychology, making insights and change easier for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey. Take a leap of faith, listen to our stories, and discover the hope that – if we can come out of the darkness and into the light – you can too! http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com [http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com/]   ABOUT US Hi, I'm Lea Wernli. I'm a coach and mentor. I may not see well, but I'm a great listener. After a profound insight into our spiritual nature, I fell in love with life again. I guide my coaching clients with love (sometimes tough love and a few good swear words) toward their true nature. My favorite addictions are coffee and good stories. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the playbook for an awesome life. For me, it's about experiencing everything deeply. Contact Lea: https://www.leawernli.ch/ [https://www.leawernli.ch/] mail@leawernli.ch [mail@leawernli.ch] Hello, I'm Shailia Stephens. I'm an Advanced Transformative Coach and Business Mentor for ❤️-centered "soulpreneurs." Before turning 40, I was a busy online business lady hustling toward success and driven by inner pressure. Today, I’m moving free and easy … and creating from aliveness and at my own pace. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the "3 Principles" for an amazingly calm and effortlessly easy life and business. Contact Shailia: https://www.shailiastephens.com/ [https://www.shailiastephens.com/] info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]

61 – Why “Seeing the Innocence” Doesn’t Mean Accepting Bad Behavior

In this TIME FOR YOU episode, Shailia Stephens and Lea Wernli step straight into a tender, complicated territory: the moment when compassion becomes confusion. When “seeing the innocence” of others collides with the reality of manipulation, control, or simply bad behavior. They explore childhood conditioning, people-pleasing, boundary-blurring, and the strange silence we sometimes slip into when something feels off but we can’t yet name it. A clear, empowering conversation about trusting your inner knowing—and removing the spiritual gloss from unhealthy behavior.   Join Us For the "My Secret Life" Interview Series We created the “My Secret Life” interview series to share a new understanding of human psychology, making insights and change easier for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey. Take a leap of faith, listen to our stories, and discover the hope that – if we can come out of the darkness and into the light – you can too! http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com [http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com/]   ABOUT US Hi, I'm Lea Wernli. I'm a coach and mentor. I may not see well, but I'm a great listener. After a profound insight into our spiritual nature, I fell in love with life again. I guide my coaching clients with love (sometimes tough love and a few good swear words) toward their true nature. My favorite addictions are coffee and good stories. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the playbook for an awesome life. For me, it's about experiencing everything deeply. Contact Lea: https://www.leawernli.ch/ [https://www.leawernli.ch/] mail@leawernli.ch [mail@leawernli.ch] Hello, I'm Shailia Stephens. I'm an Advanced Transformative Coach and Business Mentor for ❤️-centered "soulpreneurs." Before turning 40, I was a busy online business lady hustling toward success and driven by inner pressure. Today, I’m moving free and easy … and creating from aliveness and at my own pace. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the "3 Principles" for an amazingly calm and effortlessly easy life and business. Contact Shailia: https://www.shailiastephens.com/ [https://www.shailiastephens.com/] info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]

60 – Strengths in Disguise: Why Your “Flaws” Might Be Your Superpower

In this TIME FOR YOU episode, Shailia Stephens and Lea Wernli wander into a tender, funny, and revealing exploration of “limitations” — the quirks, patterns, and imperfections we often try to hide or fix. From Lea’s spontaneous, hiking-in-Sweden-without-the-right-shoes to Shailia’s highly structured world, they unpack how our so-called weaknesses often shape our style, guide our creativity, and even become our strengths. A conversation about embracing who you already are, without forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. But also, playing the game in the other direction if you want to.   Join Us For the "My Secret Life" Interview Series We created the “My Secret Life” interview series to share a new understanding of human psychology, making insights and change easier for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey. Take a leap of faith, listen to our stories, and discover the hope that – if we can come out of the darkness and into the light – you can too! http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com [http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com/]   ABOUT US Hi, I'm Lea Wernli. I'm a coach and mentor. I may not see well, but I'm a great listener. After a profound insight into our spiritual nature, I fell in love with life again. I guide my coaching clients with love (sometimes tough love and a few good swear words) toward their true nature. My favorite addictions are coffee and good stories. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the playbook for an awesome life. For me, it's about experiencing everything deeply. Contact Lea: https://www.leawernli.ch/ [https://www.leawernli.ch/] mail@leawernli.ch [mail@leawernli.ch] Hello, I'm Shailia Stephens. I'm an Advanced Transformative Coach and Business Mentor for ❤️-centered "soulpreneurs." Before turning 40, I was a busy online business lady hustling toward success and driven by inner pressure. Today, I’m moving free and easy … and creating from aliveness and at my own pace. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the "3 Principles" for an amazingly calm and effortlessly easy life and business. Contact Shailia: https://www.shailiastephens.com/ [https://www.shailiastephens.com/] info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]

59 – What Really Matters: Lessons From Dementia, Presence, and Beauty Everywhere

In this TIME FOR YOU episode, Shailia Stephens and Lea Wernli follow an unexpected thread—what truly remains when everything else falls away. Their conversation drifts from money worries to the quiet lessons Shailia receives while visiting her mother-in-law in a dementia ward: presence as love, small gestures as connection, and humor showing up in unlikely corners. Together, they look beyond accomplishments and self-improvement to the simple truth revealed at the end of life—and in the middle of ours.   Join Us For the "My Secret Life" Interview Series We created the “My Secret Life” interview series to share a new understanding of human psychology, making insights and change easier for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey. Take a leap of faith, listen to our stories, and discover the hope that – if we can come out of the darkness and into the light – you can too! http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com [http://www.mysecretlife-interviews.com/]   ABOUT US Hi, I'm Lea Wernli. I'm a coach and mentor. I may not see well, but I'm a great listener. After a profound insight into our spiritual nature, I fell in love with life again. I guide my coaching clients with love (sometimes tough love and a few good swear words) toward their true nature. My favorite addictions are coffee and good stories. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the playbook for an awesome life. For me, it's about experiencing everything deeply. Contact Lea: https://www.leawernli.ch/ [https://www.leawernli.ch/] mail@leawernli.ch [mail@leawernli.ch] Hello, I'm Shailia Stephens. I'm an Advanced Transformative Coach and Business Mentor for ❤️-centered "soulpreneurs." Before turning 40, I was a busy online business lady hustling toward success and driven by inner pressure. Today, I’m moving free and easy … and creating from aliveness and at my own pace. In the "Lighter Life Lounge," I share the "3 Principles" for an amazingly calm and effortlessly easy life and business. Contact Shailia: https://www.shailiastephens.com/ [https://www.shailiastephens.com/] info@shailiastephens.com [info@shailiastephens.com]