Maria Tur is a passionate thinker, writer, and advocate for intentional living. She believes that everything we do should be conscientious and purposeful—a lesson instilled in her by her mother, Maria Ruth Becerra. With roots in Colombian heritage and a deep connection to Czech culture through marriage, Maria brings a unique perspective to her work, blending cultural richness with deeply personal insights. A dedicated parent and lifelong learner, Maria champions the power of connection, curiosity, and the courage to question. For her, not everything in life is set in stone—it only becomes so when you forge it with intention and effort. Maria’s journey has been marked by resilience. After surviving a tragic car accident in 2018 that left her in a coma for a week, she found a renewed sense of purpose and a reason to live meaningfully. Through her writing, she seeks to inspire others to embrace life’s lessons and create lives filled with intention, joy, and fulfillment. The Lessons We All Deserve is Maria’s heartfelt gift to readers—offering the simplest tools to help bridge the gap between what we’re taught and what truly matters. Her hope is that you, too, can forge your own path to joy, using the lessons and wisdom found in these pages.