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Jodi Sta. Maria grateful for her education journey: ‘This is more than achievement’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Kapamilya actress Jodi Sta. Maria expressed her gratitude as she is almost complete with her Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy. On her Instagram account, the <em>Lavender Fields</em> star took a trip down memory lane of her education journey as she advised her followers to never stop dreaming.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxhvr05CWy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A103054%2C%22ls%22%3A102631.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A102637.59999999776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Jodi has been vocal about pursuing her studies further as she graduated with a degree in B.S. Psychology and is currently a certified Positive Psychology Coach, an Interpersonal Psychotherapy Level A Practitioner, and an Ear Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/9/jodi-sta-maria-s-marriage-to-pampi-lacson-finally-annulled-after-13-years-1747"><strong>READ: Jodi Sta. Maria’s marriage to Pampi Lacson finally annulled after 13 years</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“This was once just a dream. I once whispered this desire to God and kept it safely tucked in my heart. There were days I questioned myself–– my timing, my worth, my path. But the dream never left. Between healing, working, and showing up for life… I chose to grow–– quietly, consistently,” she wrote.</p><p>The Kapamilya actress maintained that this feat of hers is more than an achievement but rather an alignment.  </p><p>“You’re not too late. You’re not too broken. Start small. Start scared. Just start,” she added.</p><p>For Jodi, her faith has helped her get through all the things that she once just dreamed of. She reminded her followers how important trusting the process was as the struggles are part of the success as well.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/10/3/jodi-sta-maria-gives-advice-to-voters-make-informed-choices-1640"></a><strong></strong><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/10/3/jodi-sta-maria-gives-advice-to-voters-make-informed-choices-1640"><strong>READ: Jodi Sta. Maria gives advice to voters: ‘Make informed cho</strong><strong>ices’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“When God plants a dream in your heart, it’s never by accident. It’s His gentle reminder that you’re made for more, that your steps are guided, and that even in the waiting or the struggles, He is shaping you for the promise. Hold on, trust the process, and keep moving forward..because what He begins in you, He intends to complete,” she ended. </p><p>Friends and fans of Jodi expressed how proud they are of her achievements in the comment section of her post. Other netizens added that the actress became an inspiration to them in finishing their studies. </p>

<p>Jodi Sta. Maria shares how her dreams are now a reality in terms of her education.</p>

Jodi Sta. Maria shares how her dreams are now a reality in terms of her education.