The Reality of Fear

F-E-A-R, a thought-provoking, four letter F word that walks alongside us can either be a barrier or the motivator. It depends on your perspective. Whether in life, love, your job or your self-image - to feel fear is a natural human instinct of perceived self-preservation. You see danger is real, we learn to identify it from an early age - it’s what stops us from putting our hands over a flame too long in case we get burned. Fear on the other hand is the seed planted in a way of thinking that clings on to the worst case scenario of the spectrum.

Dating, Life, Relationships, Self Love, MotivationRonna Grace Funtelar26 September 2017fivefootronna creativedating, love, self-love, relationships, motivation, fear, phobiaComment

It's OK Not To Have All The Answers In Your 30s

If you want to be happy right now and in the future, stop reliving for your past mistakes. Try to work towards a healing resolution, just commit to living life in the present - not one that isn’t there anymore. When your collective energy is focussed on doing things and being with people that make you happy, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be OK. Not just OK, you will probably be kick ass if you’re not already.

Life, Motivation, Self LoveRonna Grace Funtelar25 August 2017life, motivation, selflove, womaninyourthirtiesComment

Why I Said Yes To Travel

I have left and moved back home a total of four times in my adult life. The first time I was 18 and moved to Wellington to study, and this latest stint I’m now in my mid-thirties. My parents’ home has always been a place where I reset, and each time I leave I’ve been in a good headspace.

Adventures, Motivation, Life, Self Love, TravelRonna Grace Funtelar2 August 2017adventures, motivation, life, selflove, southamericaComment

# 67 The Gap Years

The ‘gap’ for me is like the void before life makes sense - where you give yourself the space and permission to learn, make mistakes, be frustrated, to almost give up, to start over and over again. That place where following your passion brings you to the brink of madness. Yet those of us who seek the other side and survive it understand that bridging the gap is no mean feat (because let’s face it, it takes as much stubbornness as hard work).

Motivation, Life, Self LoveRonna Grace Funtelar28 June 2017self-love, life, motivation, thegapComment

# 65 Start Where You Are Now, Not Where You Hope To Be

Sometimes we all get caught up in feeling hopelessly average - like being average is something to be feared and loathed. Neither being good nor bad. Just meh. That mindset where I would never be exceptional in ONE thing bothers me...A LOT. It shouldn’t because I am pretty good at many things. After all, if we were all meant to be great at everything, how do we measure true greatness? Maybe that’s why I do so much, because I’m still looking for that ONE thing I could say that I was really good at - my standout moment. Or am I hoping that my collective above averages can add up to satisfying my ego?

Life, Motivation, Self LoveRonna Grace Funtelar14 June 2017fivefootronna creativeself-love, motivation, life, shortyismComment

# 64 Be Greater Than The Fear

We are all mirrors, and what we see in others, good or bad is a reflection of ourselves. Let go of the judgement. Do what makes you happy. Love yourself a bit more each day. Share that happiness with someone, or cherish it in a moment of stillness.

Life, Motivation, Self LoveRonna Grace Funtelar31 May 2017self love, motivation, life, mirrorsComment