“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” — Marianne Williamson

I would love to say that the reason I haven’t written anything on my blog for well over a year is because I’ve been out there living the life I imagined, but alas that would be a complete and utter lie.  You see, 2019 was a tough one for me, mind you most years have been challenging since losing my dad in 2013.  However, I know he would want me to be happy; that’s all parents really want for their children.

I am grateful though, last year I had a profound chance to go on a 10-day pilgrimage to Israel.  I met some wonderful people and saw numerous beautiful places.  That trip was an edifying experience that is pushing me to get my life back on track.  I became acutely aware that the light that shone forth from me years ago dimmed considerably once my dad fell ill and then left this physical world.  I want that light back.  I need that light back.

God, please help me in this journey; You know I will not be able to do it on my own.

2020…let’s do this…