One of the ways that I misalign my life is when I'm fighting with two opposing forces about having to make a choice between the Want Tos and the Have Tos.   While to some fearless, decisive warrior, this matter may be a no brainer to do.  For someone like me who grew up trained to ask for permission first and get approval next, this causes quite a dilemma during one's lifespan when you have to make a choice between fully living your best life versus living to survive.  The answer seems simple and quite clear... » read more

Birthday Girl March 15th was my maternal grandmother's birthday.  She lived into her 80s before passing away several years ago due to health issues.  If you were ever to ask me who has been my first inspiration, then the  answer would be her.   Unconventional Upbringing My loving grandmother and grandfather raised me during the first seven years of my life. My memories of  my childhood was vividly very happy and the best one a child could ever have.  Where were my parents, you ask?  Well, my... » read more

If you’re like me, I have overused the phrase Leap of Faith in my lifetime more than I can count. I’ve used this phrase during moments of deep soulful thoughts, courage, prayer, believing in myself, believing in someone else, contemplation, wanting change, having a new life vision, doing something different, or when I’ve simply listened to my “calling.” But then in many instances, fear got in my way and I’ve ended up shortchanging myself from my intentions. So, shamefully, the number of times I’ve... » read more