I choose happiness

I look at this picture of myself and I see a different woman than I was a few years ago . I see a woman that has transitioned to a place of peace, love and joy.. A woman that has let go of fear, uncertainty and doubt. I am always growing , that's a fact . Yet for so many years I hid parts of myself , because of fear of what others  would think . I knew that I did not fit into any box and that I needed to follow a different path , to follow my heart .

I believe in love and passion and kindness . I believe in taking care of myself and others - mind , body and spirit . I believe in compassion and taking care of the Environment. I believe that it is my job to teach all of this to my children so that they know how to live their lives in such away that they continue to shine bright from within. 

This beautiful journey of life offers twists and turns and takes us to the darkest depths in order to expose the most beautiful gifts and blessings . I AM grateful for it all and continue to strive to live authentically with divine guidance . 

Many years ago as I sat in my uncertainty and fear... Today I choose happiness .

In Peace and Love

-A

Just Be

My grandmother was one of the most special people in my life. She was so much more than my grandmother, she was a mother and friend, a soul mate of sorts as she and I were on the same spiritual path of living authentically yet she left her body before she achieved what she wanted.

My grandmother was the first person to tell me that I was a good mother, a good wife, a good person. Many people say these things about people, but how often do you actually tell this TO the person? She molded me into the woman that I am today. A woman of strength, dignity and compassion. A woman who is deeply spiritual and lives from the heart. She taught me the power of LOVE.

She was one of the most amazing people that I have met in my lifetime. I miss our daily talks and her funny sayings that I find myself sharing with my own children . She sends me messages at times to let me know that she is here...her body is gone, yet her spirit lives on inside of me, and inside of my children and in those to follow.

Anyone that knows me , knows how important the words JUST BE are to me. They are the words on my license plate, a painting in my home and they are tattooed on my wrist. These were the words of my dear grandmother, Margaret , words that she instilled in me when I was confused or hurting or torn with indecisiveness. She would say, "Angel, JUST BE, let things happen as they should" .

So many times during the past few years of transition in my life, I have turned to these words to comfort me. They soothe my soul as only words from a loved one can. The words alone, let me know that everything will turn out as it should and that the ability to JUST BE is the most authentic and loving thing I can do for myself and for those that I love.

Somehow this beautiful song showed up today ...and it tore my heart wide open and  allowed love to completely flow over me.

In Peace and Love,
A