While it is not easy to admit, the thing that keeps most of us on that proverbial hamster wheel, living a life that does not feel aligned with who we KNOW, in our heart of hearts, we were created to be, is FEAR.

As challenging as it can be to fully embrace the range of emotions we experience day-to-day (or even hour-to-hour), it is important to remember that when we choose to embrace them fully, we are choosing to honor the truth of who and where we are.

When we take the time to look back, we can choose to focus on the bumps and bruises that happened along the way OR we can choose to celebrate the successes of a soul that was willing, open and excited in spite of the bumps and bruises.

Living your best life, honoring the beauty of YOUR authentic voice is NOT about (always) being comfortable. It is about trusting that even when things get uncomfortable, nothing and no one can stop you from moving forward.

The only person qualified to speak to the truth of who you are and the path you were meant to follow is YOU. No one can truly acknowledge your value until YOU acknowledge it for yourself FIRST.

As you move through this day, and every day, set the intention to create a moment (or 10) for quiet. Even if you only have a couple of minutes at a time to spare, doing so is an act of self-care that will help you GET and STAY connected to your authentic voice.

The first step toward healing relationships is acknowledging where mistakes have been made...in YOUR actions.

What would happen if you stopped waiting on permission from others to live your life and just made the decision to LIVE?

When you look at your feelings and explore how you respond to and treat others, you are taking steps to strengthen relationships.