In 1986 I "hit the wall", and this was the start of a "journey of change".

This was due to traumatic experiences, everyday stress and no knowledge about how we humans function.

The school system taught me very little about life, and even less about how I could have a good life and deal with situations I met along the way. Society taught me what I could do with limited thinking within a restricted set of rules and standards; otherwise I was not considered to be like others:

• Not kind enough
• Not good enough
• Not clever enough
• Not worthy

Deborah, the individual, disappeared. I gave my power to everyone else. Others made my choices and lived my life for me. At the time I didn't understand this, and I thought I lived my own life.

My path led me to studying various philosophical ideas, courses and books. One of the first self-development books I read, "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living", was written by Dale Carnegie. I was inspired by him to create my own inner room, where I could work on a deep inner level without being disturbed. This was the beginning of goal-oriented self-development.

In my inner room I was able to transform beliefs that had stopped me from living a joyous and harmonious life. I also worked to improve relationships, so I could live in harmony with those around me. Slowly I regained power in my own life, where I made independent decisions and choices based on the individual Deborah.

When I see the great changes I have made in my life, I know that everyone has the same possibility. I therefore feel a responsibility to share this insight about the Key to Inner Wisdom, so that everyone may get an opportunity to change.

Being the change also means taking the necessary steps. When we are afraid of making mistakes, we become paralysed and do not make the changes that are necessary to reach our goals. I am happy that I have experienced the mistakes I have made, for they have given me insight and great freedom. Freedom to make my own choices.