Today we’d like to introduce you to Verosa Lelany.
Hi Verosa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
As I was born in Addis Abeba (Ethiopia), my life was shaped by pain, grief, poverty and rejection in my formative years. I faced the harsh realities of abandonment and the overwhelming weight of uncertainty, where survival often felt like my only choice.
Yet, these early struggles weren’t a curse; they were the very foundation for the powerful journey that would follow.
Through the years, I came to understand that my past wasn’t something to escape from, but rather a canvas that I could use to paint my future. I am committed on the journey of turning my pain into power. No, I didn’t land here. I climbed my way up. I got the muscle memory that remembers the climb choice by choice.
On my path of becoming a social worker, I discovered a passion for expanding the human psyche. I learned that the best way of making a powerful and productive choice is to train your mind to agree with your heart. I pursued a minor in trauma and violence, where I intentionally revisited the very struggles of my past. This process led to a powerful revelation: facing the pain isn’t a burden, but the key for healing. It was through this confronting and embracing of my own trauma that I gained the sense of coherence necessary to move forward. As I finished my thesis on this topic, I believe that confronting pain is not only essential for healing but also for discovering the tools needed for expanding consciousness and true transformation.
By embracing my natural gifts and talents, I began to align myself with a greater source, that helped me to transcend my circumstances through multiple ways of expression.
My dreams and aspirations are rooted in the belief that the true beauty of life unfolds through the journey of self-actualization. This is a process that requires deliberate inner work—the unraveling of past emotional wounds and reclaiming our essence of who we are by the power of choice.
Ultimately, I believe that by seeking the truth we unlock a roadmap to integrating mind & heart, where the heart serves as a wise compass, steering us toward our deepest desires. I hope to be a demonstration of love and light to all who can relate to my story.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Well, life is like a journey with valleys and mountains. Personally I’m someone who seeks answers anywhere. I believe self development is a great tool to gain knowledge and wisdom about present life’s situations. At the moment I’m reading the “Forgiveness” book from my favorite writer Dr. Iyanla Vanzant. The challenges that I face are overcoming long held judgement from the past that I desire to break free from as I aim to gain peace on all levels of mind, soul and body.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am an faith based artist and light worker that focuses on revealing truth through multiple ways of expression. Sure, we are human beings but in the western world we tend to forget that we are human beings living a spiritual expression. Meaning that we are bold human and divine. The more inner work we are willing to unravel, the more aware we become of this divine nature which seeks to express itself. I do that by modeling where I’m most known for but also dance, singing and performing are my passions. I’m proud of my recent publication in a magazine as it was the first time being recognized and published in the United States. I believe my social work background in combination with creative skills and a burning desire to shed a light in dark places set me apart.
What matters most to you?
To walk with, and be submitted to God. That means to me that I model after God, his character traits and act accordingly. Being submitted to his ways and will requires a humble posture. I don’t think that honoring God is when we finally reach the point of accolades and stages of success. All of it can still feel empty without him. I believe that honoring God means to accept oneself fully including past hurts and history. Believing that even when we face obstacles and challenges there is a divine order in disorder. There is a purpose for your life divinely orchestrated. Even in unimaginable suffering hurt and pain. if you are open for the possibility, God is able to mend the millions of broken pieces together. And then, only then we realize that we are not those experiences. We came here to be light!
Contact Info:
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