“FEAR”

May 22, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

Had a great trip to the cities to see my sis and go to the NKOTB concert which rocked!!:) I have an amazing sister who I love tons!!! I’m thinking it might have been too much road time for my mind to think about fear and failure.

Guess what, I’m not perfect and have had plenty of failures in my life which I think that is where most of my fear stems from. Failure never feels good and I understand that but for me it is something bigger. It is something that creeps up on me time and time again. I know we all have fears and failure is just part of life at least that is what I’m told so learning how to deal with it becomes the bigger issue.

What do you fear? How do you handle that fear? Of course we all have those fears growing up like being afraid of spiders which I’m deathly afraid of or heights and so on. Also, tornadoes as being in a twister when I was young has made me have nightmares about them forever. As we get older I think our fears turn into something more than our imagination. The biggest fear of mine is failing those around me and just in life in general. For a perfectionist like myself failure is usually not an option and when it happens everything spirals. Also, for me the fear of not being enough. I want to be everything to everyone around me and give them 100% of my time and attention because I believe we should be there for our friends and family when they need us. My last biggest fear is not leaving a legacy or mark on the world before my time runs out. I always have felt like I was put here to do something more and can not figure out what that is supposed to be? I have always talked with my former college student employees about leaving a legacy wherever you are. What if I can’t make that happen? What if I fall short and don’t make an impact? Someone so young like Zach Sobiech, can even make an impact when their time was cut way too short (Please take time to watch how special this young man is by clicking here and what he did as he is an amazing human being and we can learn a lot from him-Tear Jerker). Also his amazing song Clouds: Listen Here! I am sure he had tons of fears but used them for something greater and has made want to better!!!

Where does this fear come from? I have never been told I’m not enough and I have a very supportive family. I think it is in our genetic makeup or within our chemical balance in our brains of course it could be due to some life circumstances or events that have happened too?! I think there is a lot of pressure out there to be better and do bigger things. I know I put a ton of pressure on myself!! I want to be in control and make sure everything works out but over the years have had to learn to let others help and share the responsibility. I think learning from your fears is something everyone needs to do so you know how to handle them somewhat. I love this Ted Talk about Fear as it puts it in somewhat of a perspective for me: Click Here! If you have those fears maybe do what Eleanor Roosevelt said: “You must to the thing you think you can not do.”

I challenge you to conquer your fears and LIVE!

Music: Let’s take it back in time since I am going to a NKOTB concert featuring Nelly and TLC. I love listening to old songs as it brings feelings back as if I were standing still in those moments.

Listen Here: Don’t You (Forget About Me): Simple Minds: The Breakfast Club Soundtrack (Favorite Movie)

Listen Here: The Freshmen: The Verve Pipe (We fell through the ice when we tried not to slip we’d say)

I spent many days listening to this song over and over!!!

Listen Here: Glycerine: Bush (It’s not my time to wonder why)

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Cyndi Lauper

Free Fallin: Tom Petty

Back in the Summer of 69: Bryan Adams

Hanging Tough: New Kids On The Block (Something from the concert! Listen :))

Go go Chasing Waterfalls: TLC

Over & Over: Nelly ft. Tim McGraw

Until Next Time……………

Friendship

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

I traveled to New Rockford, ND for work today and just love the open spaces as it is so peaceful out in the country, however I could have done without the wind, snow, and rain (needed a workout after that-pic below). Lots of driving and thinking about all the people in my life that have always been there, just recently entered it, and who have left!

What is friendship to you? Who do you consider a friends vs. a best friend? I remember as a kid we got these two bracelets or rings that when together formed a heart that said Best Friends and you gave them to whom you thought was your best friend for the moment. Does there need to be a label? Friendship to me is someone that is there for you always no matter what, good times and bad, they really listen, they laugh and cry with you, and they are just there!

I feel friends come in many forms and we allow them in to our personal space to share our thoughts and feelings. Again, I have always had a tough time with allowing people to get too close to me as for fear of being stomped on or taken advantage of. As I said in the last post that I wear my heart on my sleeve and when I get hurt it deeply hurts and takes quite a while for it to heal. You grow up with tons of friends and growing up in a small town you knew everyone. It was fun always hanging out but to me I needed to be able to talk about what was going on in my life too.

Are you a person with multiple Best Friends? I had 1 Best Friend growing up and she was amazing and was always there for me. Of course, as you leave for college you tend to drift apart as life took us in two different directions but I hope she knows I still consider one of my dearest friends. That’s the thing just because you don’t see someone or stay in touch do you still consider them your Best Friend? I guess I do and feel if I let them in they can stay forever unless they do something for me not to trust them.

I have a wonderful family who I consider my VERY BEST FRIENDS and with out them I don’t know where I would be. That being said you still need those other individuals that you can talk to about your family also. How about those friends who no matter how long you haven’t seen them that when you finally do it seems like they never left??? I have quite a few of those which I think is AWESOME because they aren’t upset that we haven’t stayed in touch they are just happy to be together and I cherish those moments.

I had recent people in my life too that I knew but didn’t have the chance to get to actually get to know them and then all of the sudden something just clicked. Do you believe in fate (Read Graphic Below)? Those people are there for a reason so hold them tight and enjoy those moments. The small things like sitting around a bonfire and having a conversation can be perfect. I think sometimes it just depends where your life is at and what is going on.

Have you lost touch with someone that you consider a really good friend? I am really bad at this and consider it one of my failures as I always have great intentions to call or visit but (not making excuses by any means) I just can’t get myself too?! I still care for them and think about them often!!!:( This is something I continually work on as I think it is important to surround yourself with amazing people you can call friends!

If you have that friend you haven’t talked to in awhile, maybe pick up the phone and give them a call or text and just let them know you care and are thinking about them. Always let those around you know how much they mean to you as you never know it could be your last chance. I think if we did this more often people wouldn’t feel so alone! Don’t take friendship for granted!!!!!!

I really want to Thank You for being a friend and for reading this blog!!:)

Music: Sick Puppies was the choice for the long road trip as they have such a great sound and an amazing female bass player. The lyrics and meaning behind the songs get to me a lot. Here are a few of my favorite:

Odd One: (Hey, it’s gonna be okay, Hey, we’re gonna laugh at this one day)

Rip Tide: (I won’t justify The way I live my life, Cause I”m the one livin’ it)

Maybe: (Maybe it’s hopeless, Maybe I should just give up)

White Balloons (Click Here): (Cause what’s inside of me is invisible to most, Even in clear view)

– If you are a friend please listen as this is how I feel!

There’s No Going Back:

Die To Save You: (Let go, of everything you fear inside, All you do is let the fear decide)

You’re Going Down

Until Next Time……….

An Open Book

May 14, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

I traveled to Wahpeton, Grand Forks, & Cavalier, ND this week of course all three days it had to rain which kind of bummed me out. Have you ever looked at a stranger wearing sunglasses and thought hmmmmm I wonder who is behind the glasses? I have had a lot of time to think and ponder who I am so maybe you can get idea what is behind mine. I wear my heart my sleeve, I love to make people happy, and I want to be a role model and leader for others……

“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” ~Bill Gates

Have you ever taken a personality quiz? I have taken many quizzes and other personality tests whether through work or just for my knowledge and I came to somewhat of a conclusion. I am an Introvert (with Type A mixed: interesting combination) and growing up I thought maybe there was something wrong with me as I just felt different and invisible?! I thought as I got older that this would lessen but it didn’t. I have had deep thoughts and analyze everything since I can remember about life, relationships, and pretty much everything that has been put in front of me (which gets me in trouble). I am a person who likes to be alone and enjoys having downtime. I hate attention and if you think I’m writing blogs because I want the attention then you really do not know me. I don’t like the busyness that life seems to throw at me. I always have had issues getting in front of a crowd to speak (I do this for work everyday so have had some practice!:)) and being at big parties is not enjoyable. I remember in college some of my friends were always going to parties and wanted me to come but I stayed in my dorm room to study, read, or watch one of my favorite movies as that is where I felt more comfortable. Sometimes I think people think I am stuck up or anti-social but in all reality I just really can’t get myself to be in those situations. Does this all mean I don’t like to have fun??? Of course not, I like to go out and have a good time just not all the time. I also like to have an adrenaline rush once in awhile especially riding roller coasters and hopefully one day I will sky dive (bucket list).

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~Ghandi

I love to have deep conversations with meaning and not small talk as I’m not sure what the point is. If you try to reach via the phone it is more than likely I will let it go to voicemail and would rather have a text. I am a very private person and if you know anything beyond the surface then I’m trusting you with a lot. I am trying to be more open and writing about life is way easier for me than talking about it, hence the blog. I need my personal space too but that doesn’t mean I won’t give a hug if someone asks as I do believe it is good to show affection once in awhile. Being an introvert doesn’t necessarily mean your shy either, but I am a little of both.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

~Eleanor Roosevelt

Have you ever thought that in order to be a leader or strong you had to be boisterous? I have always wondered why those who are seem to get further in life? I have a lot of extroverts in my life so I believe understanding myself and understanding them is key to be able to compromise in situations and communicate. My daughter right now seems to be an extrovert and learning about what makes her tick will be huge as she grows as I want her to be successful in a world with all types of personalities. I love to learn and have researched both types quite a bit to get a better understanding. The “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” is an amazing book by Susan Cain which really puts things into perspective, I definitely recommended reading it (would never go back to college as I hate tests and papers). There are different types of introverts and extroverts as there is a whole spectrum and like Carl Jung stated “There is no such thing as a pure extrovert or a pure introvert. Such a man would be in the lunatic asylum.” I think if we all started to pay more attention, including myself, on the personalities of others and truly listen it could make a difference? I have had people try to change me and tell me that I should be more outgoing, but I am starting to believe that who I am is okay. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Take this quiz to find out: Click Here. I hope you learned something new and those quotes above are from famous Introverts!!!:)

Music the last 3 days on the road was Nickelback as they are a band that has brought me back many times. I have seen them 6 times in concert and they are awesome live. A lot of people dislike them and it is interesting because I’m guessing they don’t know them so why judge? Here are a few of my favorite:

Lullaby: Listen (If you can hear me know, I’m reaching out, To let you know that you’re not alone)

Photograph

How You Remind Me

Savin’ Me

If Everyone Cared: If everyone cared and nobody cried

If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we’d see the day when nobody died

Until Next Time…………..

Why?

May 11, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

“The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race, it’s to test the limits of the human heart.” ~Bill Bowerman

This past weekend I had an adventure but didn’t travel by car but by foot, running the Fargo 10k. My journey with running has been a long one and I get the question a lot “Why do you like to run?” Most would think the answer would be simple such as “I love to run to look good and keep fit” or “I love to run to get faster” of course my answer is much, much more than that.

Mile 1: It’s cold and my legs hurt already. Keep going and stop complaining. Yeah, I got to see some of my former student’s by the Wellness Center, oh how I miss them. (So many memories flood my brain and take my breath away) No time for tears just keep moving.

My passion for running began when I was quite little as my dad was a track coach so his mentality was everyone should be in track if they want to be good at all sports, which I have come to agree with. It all started with Hershey’s track and I just loved the practices where most just loved the meets. Of course, I loved the meets too and in the beginning winning was pretty sweet too. I do not have all the talent in the world but really had to work hard to be a decent runner. The adrenaline rush you get when the gun goes off and how you have to dig deep to be your best is one of those feeling that will stay with you forever. My sister was also a runner and I loved going to her meets and watching her kick butt at State Track. She ran the 400m so of course as I got older I did too. I fell in love with it and it became a part of who I was. I worked so hard to be the best, to be perfect, to make others proud of me. I have so many wonderful memories of high school track such as:

Decorating our coaches yard multiple times (toilets, toilet paper, flamingos)

State Track meets (meeting so many wonderful people and developing friendships)

Qualifying for the State meet in the 400 my junior year (because my family saw it)

Doing 2 workouts/day: track practice and then taking off for Minot with my dad for Acceleration camp (bonding time)

Of course tearing my ACL/MCL my senior year put me in a place where I wasn’t sure about anything as I couldn’t run and I had to stand still which isn’t in my nature at all. Who was I without running? Everything I worked towards heading in to my senior year was all for nothing? I was still able to run by track season and even made it to state but of course was not what I use to be. It was never about the winning or the glory but doing my best and reaching my highest potential.

Mile 2-3: I see my dad a head. I can’t believe that he has come to see me every year, what an amazing dad. Okay, I see kids that have their hands out and no one is giving them a “high-five” but I will because they are also standing in the cold and cheering for all of us!

After high school I started running a lot more and longer distances. I had always loved running in meets and at practice but it became something bigger. I am a deep thinker and my brain never seems to shut off so for me this is my outlet, my therapy. When I am out running, I am alone and I can just be free from everything and everyone (Introvert: I have tried running with others and just can’t). I am able to sort my thoughts and sometimes make sense of situations I don’t have control over. The thing is my body doesn’t like me running as having multiple knee surgeries has made everything a little more difficult, however I accept the challenge as I believe there is probably a lesson invovled. I do have fear that what if the one thing that makes me feel okay is taken away? I have had people tell me that “You will find something else to replace it.” but I truly feel that this is not possible.

Mile 4: This isn’t so bad only 2 miles left. One foot in front of the other. Keep going forward. Don’t give up. The knee is starting to hurt but I can see Jocelyn in my mind cheering for me!!:) All of these people are such an inspiration!

I started running in the Fargo Marathon 11 years ago and have only missed 1 year due to another knee surgery. Also, the last 3 years Jocey and I have done the youth run together so hoping she can use it as an outlet too. I absolutely love being a part of this event as everyone around me may not have the same reason to run but have their own reason to run the events. I see a lot of people running for others who can’t or for charities. I do this too, however I don’t voice it as I am running for many. I have seen first hand what it is like to lose the ability to walk or even stand and I can’t fathom it. My aunt had MS and even though the ability to move was no longer there she still had the most amazing spirit and always smiled (tears). I can feel that smile from heaven when I run. I run for those who don’t have the ability to run so I ask you “WHY WOULDN’T YOU RUN, if you have the ability to?” (Please Watch: Team Hoyt)

Mile 5: I see the Fargo Dome. Come on body just keep moving we are almost there. Faster. Finish Strong. (one of the former student’s I worked with comes up beside me) I can’t believe he is going to run with me to the finish. I am so lucky to know people like him as he is running for his mom who was taken too early from Cancer. This is what it is about.

I need to RUN………..I LOVE to run………I do it for ME………..

Here is my playlist from the race as music is a must when I run. Some of the songs have meaning while others are there for fun:

Stronger: Kanye West-(A mentor use to play this in cycling class, just love it)

Shots: Lil Jon/LMFAO

Beg for It: Iggy Azalea

Bang Bang: Ariana Grande

Harlem Shake:

Edge of a Revolution: Nickelback

Black Widow: Iggy Azalea

Racy City: Tyga

What Are You Waiting For: Nickelback- (Truly what are we waiting for??????)

Fancy: Iggy Azalea

Heaven Knows: The Pretty Reckless

Lose Yourself: Eminem (Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted. one moment. Would you capture it or let it slip?)

Party Rock Anthem: LMFAO

Sexy And I Know It: LMFAO

Impossible: Manafest (Crying and hiding this feeling, running and fighting for freedom)

One Thing: Finger Eleven

Uptown Funk: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

(via Positive Outlooks)

Until Next Time…………

Judgement

May 7, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

“The best competition I have is against myself to become better” ~John Wooden

Traveled to Milnor, ND which was very interesting since I hadn’t been there yet, of course I arrive at my destination and it was cancelled due to electricity being out, so back to Fargo I went (hence the picture above). I have been contemplating a lot on why we judge one another? I think it has been on my mind a lot more since my job is to stand in front of people and present on Health/Wellness topics almost everyday. I stand up there and try to be confident but then of course I get those few people in the room that I can feel are judging me as they snicker and whisper (one of my biggest pet peeves). This could be all in my head but then why do some feel the need to do this while I’m presenting? I think we tend to judge one another because it is what society does and we see it on a daily basis. We judge people on bigger topics such as religion all the way to small things like what a person is wearing. I feel it could be the way we are raised as I grew up in a family where I was told we should judge no one and love everyone. However, even though that is what I was taught, growing up I still heard people judging others and of course I joined in as I wanted to fit in?! Some of us are raised in families that do judge, of course we love our parents and want to be just like them when we grow up, so no blame in that, but when do we start thinking for ourselves? I also thought maybe it was a small town thing but when I moved for college I found out that my theory wasn’t true and no matter where you go people will judge. How about the society we live it as it is EVERYWHERE on TV and on Social Media and the younger generations are way to exposed at a young age to this concept. My daughter, who is 5, comes home and tells me someone doesn’t like her because the top she is wearing is grey instead of pink? WHAT and so the bullying/judgement begins, which makes me want to pull my hair out!

When I moved to Fargo for college I took a step back and felt like I could finally be me without being judged as much and could maybe write a new chapter. I surrounded myself around others that didn’t judge which was refreshing as it didn’t matter how much I had or what I was wearing or if I had a certain view on a heated topic but they just liked me for me?! What a concept I thought, to LOVE without judgement?! Once, I got my first big girl job I needed to hire college students and that was the one thing I never did was judge as everyone no matter what deserves a chance at something great!!! I had student’s helping me in the hiring sessions who would tell me I shouldn’t hire someone because they were quiet or because of what they said and my response was always, I think they deserve a chance and maybe we can help them achieve greatness.

Everyone has a story and we never know what that is by just looking at the outside. “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” I know cheesy right but yet so true. What if we all stopped judging? What if we took the time to hear someone’s story or actually get to know them first without judgement? I’m not saying you can’t have your own opinion as if we all thought the same it could be pretty boring, but don’t judge those that have a different opinion?! What if we raised children and taught them to love others no matter race, gender, social status, and so on. Would there be more peace and not so much hate (Odd One: Please Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgbv3d-k7sA)? Now is there going to people we just don’t get along with? Of course, there is and sometimes we remove those individuals because maybe they are those energy vampires that suck the life right out of you. However, even with these types I don’t judge because they are the way they are due to their own circumstances but I do chose to have them not bring me down too. (Friendship is it’s own blog coming soon). We are not born to hate, but born to love and what we choose after that is our own doing. I challenge you to take a look at yourself and see how many times you judge someone else and ask yourself why????!!!!!

Music: I love SHINEDOWN, I have seen them in concert 4 times and each time they amaze me. I think it is because the lead singer, Brent Smith, takes the time to talk almost before each song. He also throws a little inspiration in as he goes along. I listen to them almost on a daily basis and their music has been with me through the good and bad.

Call Me

Amaryllis (In a while now, I will feel better, I will be better)

Sound of Madness

Until Next Time……………..

Reflection

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

What do you call a bear with no teeth? A Gummy Bear!! 😉 I know you are smiling right now! 😉

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine

My destination was Jamestown, ND today and with that a lot of reflection on my life. I look at the past quite often as I know we are told to be present but I have problems with this. I have so many wonderful memories with amazing people that to not look back would be injustice and of course I have the NOT so wonderful memories too. These memories have made me the person I am today.

There are small moments that I would love to have back (I’m guessing most of us do): the last moment I hugged and saw my grandparents, the last State Track meet my senior year (running has a lot of meaning to me and will have it’s own post later on), a night at college where my friends and I went rollerblading most of the night, and my last student staff bbq to name a few (I had the best college student employees ever). I wouldn’t change any of these memories but to just have a few more seconds in them?!

Those not so wonderful moments creep up on me when I least expect it as I don’t dwell on them but there is usually a reminder hiding somewhere which cause a lot of tears.

The time I was told I shouldn’t go to a 4 year college because it wasn’t for me. (Got my Master’s)

The moment I tore my ACL & MCL. (kept running half marathons)

The exact second one of my best friends broke my heart. (heart still hurts)

The day when all my morals and values were tested (I revisit this one almost daily).

These moments have made me stronger, however they have also made me very guarded. I tend to be cautious and closed off as it just seems easier than sharing as fear of being hurt. I also feel everyone else has bigger problems and mine seem so small so to say something wouldn’t be right?! I’m working on it, hence the blog!:) Why not look back but maybe don’t let it define who you are but learn from it? I think we need to be present. I also think we are in control of our own destinies. I will leave you with this; enjoy every moment past and present as we are never guaranteed another day.

Music: Any Country Station that worked on my trip

Yes, I do like some country as I have a reason for that too as it was a big part of my past. I can remember so many moments sitting in my grandma’s kitchen at the farm with the radio playing country in the background. The cool breeze in the morning going through the windows and her amazing french toast cooking in the pan. There was always laughter and dancing as my family was there a lot growing up. Also, there is just a peacefulness being on the farm especially at night. Interesting fact; I do a lot later at night like get the mail, take out the garbage or I just stand outside for a few minutes as it brings me peace and back to the farm.

Life’s a Dance: John Michael Montgomery

Don’t Take the Girl: Tim McGraw

She’s in Love With the Boy: Trisha Yearwood

Standing Outside the Fire: Garth Brooks

Independence Day: Martina McBride

Fishin’ in the Dark: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Until Next Time………

Slow Down

April 25, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

And so my journey begins..

As I was driving yesterday to Grafton, ND it amazes me how many people pass me or weave in and out of cars when I’m already going a few miles per hour over speed limit. Why do people speed? Is it because they are late or for the adrenaline rush? If you speed there is potential for a cop to pick you up and I personally do not like the thought of that as I don’t like wasting money. So why the rush? I grew up in house that was always early as if you are on time you are late so I never understood those that were always late? Is the lateness due to not planning a head of time, so if that is the case then why wouldn’t you try to change so that you were on time? By any means I am not perfect and have been late to events. I guess it may be the way we were brought up or a habit we can’t break?

The point I want to make is maybe we should take our time and slow down. I think when we rush we miss so many important moments that we should be capturing forever. I think our society has become more fast paced then ever and we are purposely making ourselves busier and putting our children in everything possible. Maybe when we rush we feel in control so that our lives don’t fall apart? Maybe we rush so that we don’t have to make the effort to be present which takes energy and intention? I have been trying to slow down and find my inner stillness so that I don’t miss what is right in front of me as it is one of my biggest struggles. I am the person that is always wanting to do more, be more and help everyone that I lose myself. All I know is it doesn’t happen over night! I once received a plaque from my dad in college when I was feeling down that said “Take One Day at a Time” which sits by my bed so it is the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see before bed and I still find this hard. I challenge you to slow down or take a road trip so you don’t miss those small moments as they pass you by.

Music is the way to my heart and soul and I listen to almost everything. I love concerts, dancing (even though I’m not good), and even the occasional Rock Band to get my music fix as it has been a part of my life since I was little. Music is one of my therapies and also brings me to places in my life which I will share with you along the way.
Of course you were all wondering what music I was listening to……
Bon Jovi: Bounce
2. Everyday- “Good bye to all my yesterday’s, Good Bye, so long, I’m on my way” – So much meaning!!
5. Misunderstood
10. You Had Me From Hello

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BMwcO6_hyA (On my all time favorite list)

Bon Jovi has a huge spot in my life and as I listen to them it brings me back to the beginning from my first crush to many other memorable places such as school dances, failures in life, and 2 amazing concerts to name a few. I always have mixed feelings when listening to them as I am sad to know some of those moments I won’t have back but happy to know that those amazing moments were apart of my life.

Until next time…….

Hello world!

April 23, 2015April 24, 2015 / wettlaufer88 / Leave a comment

I decided to start a blog as I travel a lot for my jobs and have many thoughts and feelings that come to me when I am alone. Along with these thoughts and feelings, I will be posting about the music I am currently listening to as music has always been my outlet. I have always wanted to do a blog but have fear of judgement and criticism and if you know me I am usually a closed book. I am by no means a great or even good writer and will probably make grammatical errors so please bare with me on this ride. These are strictly my opinions and I am sure some will agree or disagree with them but I believe we can all learn from one another or even inspire each other. If you are still reading this post then I hope you will come along for the journey as I reach my destinations.

I will leave you this as someone did for me:

“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, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~Marianne Williamson (Coach Carter)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybt8wXIahQU

Until next time……

Traveling With Jo

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