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(issue 23)

Another week of growth. This week’s reflection comes direct. “It’s essential to CONNECT.”

Yesterday an ah ha moment . . . I make SO many choices based on fear! Oh my gosh, I hadn’t realized!! But looking at history, I can now clearly see. I have done it all my life.

To avoid pain.

Again I want to run. So what if there are possibilities. Good possibilities. Maybe even the fulfillment of a “deepest desire”. It would risk so much!

An awakening.

With avoidance, I lose part of myself. (painful)
Dreams are lost in the name of protection. (painful)
Something has to be shut down for the sake of survival. (super painful)

When fear wins, I lose.

On the other hand, I can choose to say “yes!”
To connect with myself and follow that desire. To dare.

I feel joy, excitement, hope… fully alive.
I learn more about myself.
I am living the truth of who I am, who I want to become, guided by my deepest desires.

And I’m willing to feel if that’s what it costs.
Because I will survive.
Because there’s always more choices.
If something doesn’t work out, I can “try different”.
Each day is a gift in which I get to.

And in which you get to.
To live purpose and meaning.
To be happy.
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STUDIO NEWS

Tuesday I leave for my annual family trip to Texas. First week at USA Jump Rope’s National Competition with my daughter in Galveston. Then a week with family. Back July 7. I’ll be writing UPWoRD but will not be shipping product until I return. Just wanted you to know.

Happy summer!