06/08/2026
âNatalya, they featured you in our Mount Lebanon magazine! You should take pride in your accomplishment!â â thatâs how my morning commenced today.
And genuinely⊠in that moment, what I felt wasnât pride. It was gratitude. For the journey. For the individuals I encountered along the way. And for the version of myself that determined not to relinquish, even when it was daunting. When you relocate to a new country, people donât witness your tears, sleepless nights, fear of starting anew, working without respite, or the moments when you feel depleted. People typically only perceive the outcome.
Today, holding this magazine in my hands alongside my morning coffee, I wasnât pondering the article itself. I was reflecting on how many iterations of myself I had to shed to become who I am today. As a hypnotherapist, I witness daily how challenging change can be â letting go of the past, overcoming fears, and learning how to prioritize oneself again. And perhaps thatâs why I comprehend so profoundly the value of incremental steps and significant inner triumphs.
And yes, garnering five-star reviews and expressions of gratitude necessitates an enormous amount of effort. Behind every star are years of dedication, countless hours with clients, responsibility for peopleâs narratives, continuous growth, and a genuine desire to facilitate someoneâs transformation.
Maybe thatâs why moments like this affect me so profoundly â not because of accolades, but because they remind me that even the smallest steps taken through fear can eventually lead you to places you never envisioned youâd attain. I extend my gratitude to every individual who entrusted me with a part of their story. Without you, this page wouldnât exist.
And if youâre curious to learn more about my journey and how I assist others on theirs, you can always find me at LifeWorksWithNat.com