And so it begins...again

I haven't kept up this blog, obviously. But I miss writing. Every time I feel the urge to write again I go through this process of feeling the need to start over. Begin a new blog. Start fresh. So I go looking for a new name and platform. I think of a new angle. I want the perfect start. And then I end up doing nothing. But not this time. I've realized that the package doesn't really matter, does it? The point is to get the words on the page. So, here I am. I did change the blog name though, so there's that.

My goal: to write. Same as always. I never sit down with an agenda. I simply let the words flow. Sometimes that is disastrous and the end product is pure crap worthy of the delete button and nothing more. But other times the words that emerge surprise even me.

Writing is cathartic. It helps me work through all the thoughts jumbled in my head. It sometimes provides clarity. So that's my one hope.

Another hope is to connect with other people. I think that's my gift in this world - to connect others together. Women crave connection but so often we feel alone. At least I know I have at various times throughout my life. Some of those times were when I had a lot of people around me and others occurred when I was the new girl in town without a friendly face in sight.

Encouraging others to live their best life is my passion. It's taken some time to figure that out, but it's clear. I am at my best when I am helping someone else realize their true potential. To see the spark ignite in someone, to help them fan the flame and then to see them step into their light is truly a beautiful space to hold. I want to help more women find this light within themselves.

And I feel that the two, connection and encouragement, go hand in hand. Going alone towards any target is scary. But when you have a hand to hold, the journey is sweeter. The fear is lessened. The victories are grander, as they are shared. So apparently this is my end game goal with this writing. To write until the path is opened upon which I can connect and encourage others. I don't know what that is going to look like. I don't know how long it will take to uncover this road. But I'm beyond excited to get going.

And so tonight I start day 1 in this discovery. The intention has been set. The keys are ready for my fingers to fly. The words will uncover the way. I'm excited to see where we go.

And this is the beauty of writing - I had no idea this was all in my head until I sat down tonight and begin typing. "Those who don't jump will never fly."  XO