The Only Way From the Bottom Is Up: My Journey of Self-Love and Growth

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By Antonia Carija Divinely Develop

They say if something is too good to be true, it probably is, but what if something is too bad to be true?

Then it’s probably bad for a good reason.

Ever since I could remember, my life was filled with challenges in nearly every area: mental health, physical health, finances, relationships, family… every aspect of life that should’ve been a support was a heavy burden instead.

Ten years ago, there was a moment I still vividly remember: I had hit rock bottom.

But then, a silly thought crossed my mind:

“Well, the only way from the bottom is up.”

That thought became the catalyst for the only thing I actually needed: hope.

In that moment, there was more than desperate wishing. There was a knowing: “I won’t allow myself to fall apart. I care about myself.”

And honestly, I was too scared of what even more challenges would do.

So I stood up.

I walked.

And I never stopped walking.

I wasn’t fearless or strong, but I did have a choice. I refused to stay where I was. I refused to let life happen to me; I wanted to take back what I could control.

That small spark became the seed of the incredible life I live today.

With time, effort, and a lot of self-love, I rebuilt my life of struggle into a life of blessings.

Soon, I started to realize why everything had to happen exactly the way it did. I hadn’t just healed to save myself; I was meant to help others do the same.

I climbed up from rock bottom. I saw it all.

And now I understand how challenges of any kind can be overcome with self-love, effort, and a little bit of hope.

Throughout my growth journey, one thought kept reappearing:

“If I can do this, I know anyone can.”

That became the foundation of my mission. Everything I survived, everything I learned, and everything I rebuilt wasn’t just for me. It was preparing me to guide others through their own journey.

Finding my mission led me to create Divinely Develop, a self-improvement and spiritual growth brand devoted to helping people heal, grow and thrive in their lives.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to realize you’re worth your own effort.

You can be in any life scenario and still choose the version of you that exists on the other side of self-love and action.

My mission is to help people remember that they are capable of becoming everything they dream of.

Healing is possible. Growth is inevitable when you show up for yourself. And meaning isn’t something you find; it’s something you open your eyes to, because it’s everywhere around you.

I never walked this path alone. Spirituality was a huge part of my journey. I never sought it, but it found me. I struggled with my beliefs for years, but after seeing the blessings pour into my life, even the most rational mind became convinced.

Through the spiritual growth teachings, I above all hope to bring people closer to themselves, because your inner world is sometimes the most magical and hopeful place you can be in.

So remember, it’s never too little and never too late. Every step and every day of your life matters. And every life can become beautiful, no matter who we are or where we are standing right now.

Keep moving forward. Keep showing yourself love through actions.

Because if I can tell you one thing: love truly does conquer all.

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