Ever caught yourself thinking, "Life isn't fair"? But then, you hustle through what life throws at you, and in the end, even though it wasn't pretty, it made you grow and become a better person?

Mary Serritella, the mother of three, embarked on her award-winning career in competitive pole dancing just five years ago at the age of 57.

You'd think that since we coexist with ourselves day in and day out, our identity should roll off our tongues effortlessly. But for most folks, it's just not that straightforward.

Life is a sequence of narratives, each one uniquely woven by our choices and perspectives. We are the authors of our own stories, with the power to decide our roles and shape the way we recount our experiences.

Shifting your reality is easier than you think once you understand the mechanics behind it. Before you start picturing wand-waving wizards or mystical potions, let me assure you, we're keeping it grounded and real. No woo-woo or sage burning ceremony involved (unless that's your jam, of course).

What had just happened? And more importantly, why? My thoughts were a whirlwind of uncertainty until he, the therapist, with an unexpected urgency, pointed at the mirror.