About Me

Hi, I’m Monita—welcome to Living a Wholly Life.

By profession, I’m a financial analyst, but I believe my deeper vocation and purpose is to be a coach—someone who reminds others of their inner strength and helps them reconnect with themselves so they can become the Chief Self Officers of their own lives. Outside of work, I’m someone learning to live intentionally, one ordinary day at a time. I am also raising two beautiful children who are, and always will be, my greatest teachers and inspiration. I love reading, journaling, exercising, cooking, and, yes, I am definitely a foodie.

As a teenager, I traveled to the United States to pursue my undergraduate studies, not knowing I would still be building a life here decades later. I came for an education and simply never moved back home. Choosing to stay was one of the first major decisions I had to make for myself. It required me to sit in the chair of the Chief Self Officer—or CSO—of my own life, make the decision, accept responsibility for it, and build a life from what came next.

Why I Started This Blog

I started Living a Wholly Life in 2017 as a simple daily practice. I wanted a place to show up, write honestly about what was happening in my life, and recognize the meaning hidden in ordinary days.

Since then, I have tried to post almost every day. I write about slow mornings, difficult Mondays, demanding workweeks, family, rest, changing moods, quiet victories, personal growth, and the small choices that gradually shape our lives.

You will not find a perfectly organized life or a collection of flawless routines here. Instead, you will find honest reflections from someone who's still learning, adjusting, and starting again.

My daily posts capture individual moments and lessons as they happen. I also publish longer featured reflections that explore topics such as workplace stress, personal growth, self-care, resilience, family, and finding meaning in everyday experiences. My hope is that every reader leaves with something useful, a new perspective, a thoughtful question, a practical idea, or simply the reassurance that they are not alone.

Becoming the CSO of My Own Life

Writing consistently has taught me something I didn't expect: being the Chief Self Officer of your own life doesn't mean having everything figured out.

It means showing up for yourself with the same commitment you would bring to any role you take seriously. It requires consistency, honesty, self-awareness, and a willingness to continue learning on the job.

Life has handed me its share of highs and lows. Along the way, I have arrived at a simple truth: every morning offers us a small rebirth and another opportunity to begin again.

When I wake up, I say a quiet prayer:

“Thank you for another day to live my wholly life, to learn from my mistakes, to become a better person, and to discover my true self.”

That prayer reflects the hope I try to carry into each new day. It also reminds me of something my grandfather used to say:

“Keep the candle of your hopes and wishes lit, and never let it burn out.”

He was a wise man, and those words have stayed with me.

What Living Wholly Means to Me

Living wholly does not mean living perfectly. It means trying to be present, honest, and connected to who you truly are.

It means recognizing that ordinary days matter just as much as major milestones. A difficult conversation, a quiet morning, a frustrating workday, a meal with family, or a moment of unexpected gratitude can all teach us something about ourselves.

Life is a journey that will eventually end. When I reach the end of mine, I hope I can look back and say that I lived fully, honestly, and authentically through my soul.

My children remain my greatest inspiration. As they follow their own paths, I hope to guide them while reminding them never to forget who they truly are.

My own work begins each day with my inner self. I try to become more whole, present, and truthful. Whatever challenges arise, I intend to keep getting up, work through them, learn from them, and let my soul be my guiding light.

That is what living a wholly life means to me—not achieving perfection, but continuing to show up, day after day.

If you believe ordinary moments can hold important lessons, that personal growth can begin with one small choice, and that every morning offers another chance to start again, you are in the right place.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours.

Peace,

Monita