why tracy?
There is no greater suffering than that of constantly measuring one’s self against others and coming up short. There is no greater joy than the realisation that we are each meant to be different, and that the aim for sameness is futile and unfulfilling. On a journey beyond our myopic, contained self-image lies an opportunity of inner freedom and liberation. To result back to the same worth of perfection we were birthed with, sooner rather than later, prevents unnecessary suffering, and grants the world the fragrance of our distinct essence.
For many years I became the person I thought I was expected to be – by my parents, by society, by my husband, by friends and family. I lived the life I assumed I was expected to live, always directing my focus outward. The world told me how to feel and how not to feel; how to behave and how not to behave. I became what I call a serial people-pleaser, and morphed into different shapes to fit, becoming what I understood to be the most acceptable version of myself. This grooved, behavioural pattern drew me further and further from my own truth, and before I knew it I didn’t understand who I was. I married a man I wasn’t in love with and disappeared into his dream. Until one day it burst out sideways.
After a journey of adversity, rebellion, deceit and grave inauthenticity, I redirected my focus inward to find my rare essence, my truth and my exclusive voice. I am now one of the happiest people I know. It is so ironic that happiness is there for the taking at any time, but it takes an acceptance, a regard for the self, to receive the gift.
Allow me to be the water that carries you to your truth, and innate magnificent self.
I was referred to Tracy at a time in my life where I felt lost and alone. We connected instantly. Tracy doesn’t give advice – she simply shares deep, soul-dripping swirls of wisdom. She has taught me how to find my integrity and live from my truth. She is my absolute go-to mentor, and has also become one of my closest friends.
Jessica Drescher
I’ve known Tracy for over 10 years – as a close friend, and as a professional in the photography space. She has made a huge impact on my life in many positive ways. She is wise, honest, and undoubtedly dependable. Her solid life experience has given her valuable insight, which she shares generously, often coming up with new, fresh and creative perspectives. She’s been a true friend through thick and thin, with a genuine ability to listen, connect and inspire.
Chris Irwin