Why Not? The Mental Wellness Shift That Changed My Life and Built a Farm From Faith

Why Not? — A Lesson in Mental Wellness, Faith, and Big Thinking

There was a time in my life when I had nothing in hand but a stubborn dream — to own a small farm.

Not a business venture, not an investment, just a piece of earth where I could grow, heal, and find peace.

But when I looked at my bank account, it was empty.

When I shared the idea, people laughed.

Some said, “You’re crazy. You’re a doctor, not a farmer. Forget it boss."

Others said, “Wait till you have money. Then dream.”

One day, some day...

But deep inside, there was a whisper — small, but steady and persistent.

A voice that simply said:

“Why not?”

That question became my turning point.

The Mental Shift

For years, I had lived within invisible walls built by logic, fear, self-doubt and security.

I thought mental wellness meant peace of mind.

But that day, I realised — true mental wellness begins when you stop saying “I can’t” and start asking “Why not?”

I had no roadmap. No savings. No plan B.

Absolutely nothing...But I had a thought "why not"

And I had faith.

And faith, I’ve learned, is not the absence of fear — it’s walking ahead despite it. With it.

So, I jumped.

With an empty wallet and a full heart. And lots of Faith. And the belief " Why Not"

That’s when life started opening up in mysterious ways.

Someone connected me to someone who had land available.

Another person offered help with the process.

Money, guidance, and Grace — all began to appear, piece by piece.

It felt like the universe was saying:

“You moved first. Now, I’ll move everything else for you.”

What Changed Inside

Buying the farm wasn’t just a financial leap — it was a mental and emotional transformation.

For the first time, I wasn’t waiting for perfect conditions.

I wasn’t waiting for support, applause, or guarantees.

I had stopped negotiating with fear.

That shift — from hesitation to faith — brought an immense calm.

Because when your heart and purpose align, even chaos feels sacred.

And yes, it wasn’t smooth.

There were delays, doubts, losses, even nights when I questioned everything. I questioned my sanity. I questioned my world..

But every time I fell, something unseen lifted me.

Grace — that’s the only word for it.

Mental Wellness is Not About Calm — It’s About Courage

We often think mental wellness means quiet meditation, or learning to stay calm.

But there’s another side to it — courageous mental wellness.

The wellness that comes from breaking your own fears.

The wellness that comes from trusting your path even when no one else does.

The wellness that comes when you take one impossible step and the universe meets you halfway.

Every time I walk through my farm today — the trees, the soil, the stillness — I remember that it wasn’t born out of wealth.

It was born out of Faith.

Out of a single question that changed everything: “Why not?”

Reflection

If you’re at a crossroads right now — unsure, afraid, or stuck — pause for a moment.

Maybe the problem isn’t outside you.

Maybe it’s inside — in the story you keep telling yourself about what’s possible and what’s not.

Ask yourself gently:

“What would I do if I stopped believing I can’t?”

“What if I simply said — why not?"

That’s where mental wellness truly begins — in the courage to believe that your dreams are valid, even before the world agrees.

Because God doesn’t start helping when you succeed.

He starts helping when you begin. The first steps....and then He helps...world comes out to meet you .. half way...