SecondWind | Live Internet Talk Radio

Turning Wounds into Wisdom to Live Your Best Life

When we are handed challenges and traumas in life, we can do one of two things: We can either feel overwhelmed and stay stuck, or we can face them head-on and allow the growth and wisdom that are to be gained. In this episode, Rukshana Triem shares a bit about her extremely difficult childhood in refugee camps, as well as other life challenges that pushed her from self-destruction to self-love. She also offers some key points to get you started on your own path to a happier, healthier life.

Rukshana Triem, former refugee and immigrant from Mozambique came to the United States in the 1990s. Using the wisdom she has gained after surviving refugee camps in childhood and various other life challenges, she helps women on their healing journeys. Rukshana is also the founder of the Firmina Foundation, a 501(3)C non-profit that helps build schools in Mozambique and in the future, Malawi and Zambia, Africa.

"If not now, then when? If not you, then who?" ~@RukshanaHafez

What You'll Learn from This Episode:

Some of the challenges of living in Africa, and in particular in remote villages
What it was like as a child hiking for three days across mountains to escape war and find a refugee camp
The challenges of getting -- and keeping -- food in a refugee camp at 10 years old
The mantra that kept Rukshana going during all of this, even as a child
The difficult process of seeking asylum
How Rukshana's old beliefs led to self-destructive behaviour after divorce
The catalyst for her transformation to a life of self-love, joy and success
Key tips to get you started on your own happier, healthier journey
How an innocent conversation under a mango tree will change countless African lives for decades to come
The importance of self-love in a healing journey, and what it looks like
Why self-care is essential to healing
Why learning to enjoy being alone is a valuable skill
How Rukshana's "Change your Story, Change your Life" workshops can help
Why it is so important to spend time in nature
Information about the school-building project in Africa and how to join Rukshana's groups to see it
Rukshana offers her gift: 30-minute discovery call