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“Jehovah Mephalti: My Defender in the Dark”
How do you prove your innocence in a bloodthirsty world, where vampires walk by night and humans by day, lurking to destroy innocent lives? How do you stand firm when blame is thrown like stones, even when there is no proof, no evidence, nothing that truly holds a thing against you? How does one escape… an illusion to some, they would argue, yet a reality to me and to so many others who breathe this truth daily? JEHOVAH MEPHALTI ,the One who fights for those who cannot fight

Maria Goncalves
May 21 min read
No More Comparison Parenting
In the world we are living in today, it is so easy for both parents and young adults to get caught up in being fake and adding unnecessary pressure to themselves. It becomes a cycle of performance, comparison, and confusion — a trap many of us fall into without even realising it. So how do we break free? For me, it started with accepting that I will not be a perfect parent. I had to ask myself: What do I have? What can I change? How can I improve as a parent? What can I start

Maria Goncalves
Apr 272 min read
Angels among us: Finding Humanity in a system that fails many.
This is so applicable in all areas. How many times have we been humble enough to say, “I can’t do this, can you help me?” How many professionals have admitted to being discriminatory, biased, judgemental, and unjust? Well, I am included in that list. The real change happens when we admit that truth, when we acknowledge our flaws instead of hiding behind titles, qualifications, or experience. Growth always begins the moment we stop pretending we are always right and start reco

Maria Goncalves
Apr 261 min read
Choosing the Good on purpose
What if you intentionally decided to focus on the good things life has to offer not because everything is perfect but because you’re finally ready to live with more softness, more clarity, and more presence? It could begin with something as simple as the clothes you choose to wear. Not saving your favourite pieces for “a more opportune time", but allowing yourself to feel good, look good, and smell good – not to show off, but to live one day at a time. Dressing for the life y

Maria Goncalves
Apr 251 min read
Choosing Impact Over Achievement
The real choice is not between “having it all together” and “achieving a lot". Is all about choosing whether you want to collect accomplishments or create real impact. Accomplishments, the certificates, titles, and awards won will not matter when life ends. But the people you helped, encouraged, and uplifted will carry your story forward. Keep growing in every area of your life: academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. And remember: we are not the only flowers

Maria Goncalves
Apr 241 min read
This Is My Story — I Want to Hear Yours
If there is one truth parenting has taught me, it is this: Parenting is not a competition. Not a race to get everything right. Not a scoreboard of wins and mistakes. Being a parent is a gift — a chance to shape a life, to guide a heart, to make someone’s world worth living in. And none of us were meant to do that alone. So here is my call to action: Let’s stop comparing. Let’s stop judging ourselves or each other. Let’s stop pretending anyone has all the answers. Let’s star

Maria Goncalves
Apr 231 min read
The World’s Beautiful Colours Can Only Shine When We Accept Our Own Role
Family, parenting, and community are all connected. Each of us carries a unique role, and when we embrace it, the world becomes brighter. Just like colours in a painting, every person adds something different — and together, we create something meaningful. When families feel supported, communities grow stronger. When communities come together, children feel safer. And when each of us accepts our part, the world’s true beauty appears. Because every colour matters. Every role m

Maria Goncalves
Apr 221 min read
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