Hi, Do I know You?

Walk into any bookstore and head to the self-help section and you can clearly see that a lot of people are seeking solutions to find, fix and/or create a better self. You will discover this extends online - resources, ebooks, webnars, summits, etc.

What are we seeking? What am I seeking? Inner peace, outer harmony, authentic, happy, heartfelt, fearless - these words & more, appeared in my Tweets, blogs & everyday conversation. The need of change started last year, more out of necessity, than spiritual curiosity. My story is certainly not unique. Within a two year span - my mother & best friend died, I fought cancer (and won) and I lost my job. Because it all of this happened in such a short span, it numbed my mind & heart. I remember researching suicide on Wikipedia, took the drugs that were prescribed for depression and ate rivers of ice cream & mountains of chips. It was certainly not my finest moment but hey, here I am. I was able to turn the corner with the help of an untuitive coach and my inner cheerleader. I remember, after the first session, thinking I have no idea who I am, should be or want to be. It's like, I was a stranger to myself. Hi, Do I know You?

As I continue to deal with emotional pop-ups, I am getting to know me better and more importantly, I care to. Recently, I went back to read my first journal entry: I feel fractured, broken, worn, torn, old, chipped. Someone who is something but only sometimes. I still have a few chinks in the armor but I am someone who I know is something, at all times.

Thank you for all who continue to inspire me and share their wisdom with me. We are stronger than we think & wiser than we know.