In the Beginning (or Walk This Way)

I thought it would be appropriate to start off by sharing a bit about where I've been, so ...

I've been an explorer for about ten years, now.  By explorer, I mean I've been searching for answers to the age old questions - Why are we here?  What's my purpose?  Is there a God or universal life force?  What role do I play in shaping and creating my life?

I'm 43 years old and can honestly say that I absolutely LOVE MY LIFE.

It wasn't always that way...

I would first like to say that, compared to many people, I've lived a blessed life.  I was married and have received much love in my life, I have a young teenager, for whom I am grateful for every single day, and I have enjoyed many creature comforts - plenty to eat, many beautiful roofs over my head, travel, toys, etc.

There have also been times of great emotional struggle.  There were years when I felt as though my life had no meaning and times when I thought the monotony of each day would certainly suck the life right out of me.  Getting divorced after almost 15 years of marriage brought me to my knees.  I've even counted pennies until the next payday.

Fast forward to today and, honestly, not much has changed.  I still have challenges, heartbreak, and financial struggles.  The difference is, today's 'challenges' are barely a blip on my radar.  I now see challenges as just an opportunity to have learned something new.  No more, no less.  Heartbreak has been replaced with an understanding that things and people come in and out of our lives and is something we have absolutely no control over.  Financial struggles are now opportunities to grow and learn and share my brilliance with the world.

Are you ready to share your brilliance with the world?  Then take my hand and join me on the journey...