The director of charitable organization WE CARE and chairperson for Transformation in Humanity also runs her own counseling and meditation center, KnowThySelf. She tells Mandy Lynn how she transformed her life and the lives of others.

I established KnowThySelf because of my desire to truly understand myself and to help others do the same so that they can learn how to make themselves happy.

I ‘psycho-educate’ my clients so they become their own counselors. Each one of us is the expert of our own life.

When I was young, I liked to sing in foreign languages which I did not understand. I still do in the shower.

Seeing the transformation of another being is the best part of my job.

I come from a ‘victim mentality’ culture with victim-like core beliefs deeply ingrained in me. It has been a challenging and evolving journey to liberate myself, change my way of thinking and thereafter, my behavior.

The beginning was when I decided to walk out of my marriage with a few ‘toys,’ a three-year-old child, and an empty piggy bank.

The second phase occured when I was at a personal growth and development course, and to my horror, I realized I still hoped someone would rescue me and lift the load off my shoulders.

Sometimes, it’s good to be alone. I enjoy exploring alone—theatre, movies, dance, exhibitions and anything to do with the arts.

I believe kindness is the most important trait in a man.

Ghandi’s compassion, freedom, integrity and acceptance inspire me.

My most embarrassing moment was when my water bag burst at the entrance of Regent Hotel. I had to waddle over to the ladies’ room while dripping from my waterbag.

Deciding to stop playing victim and to take charge of my life was the best decision I ever made—deciding to leave my marriage and taking my child along with me.

I don’t really worry about anything, but I fear war and hatred.

My eyes are my best feature.

Ten years from now I’ll probably be sitting on the branch of a tree and laughing away with my grandchild.

I don’t think about success as I constantly strive to be the best that I can be.

My most common phrase is, “This too shall pass.”

Life is a journey and the joy is in the travelling. I am a work-in-progress and always will be.

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