Simply Existing to Living Authentically

“If asked to attest that you are living a genuine life, could you?”

In 2020, the combination of a global pandemic, a milestone birthday, and the season of a 30-year relationship

coming to a close brought that query to the forefront.

And then an exquisite awakening transpired.

Awakening to Inspiration

Internal and external uncertainty brought about an urgency to live mindfully and authentically.

I embraced my passion and purpose—to learn and to serve.

I became a story hearer, beheld the extraordinary in the ordinary, and acknowledged the humanity of others.

Establishing myself as an author and speaker became the means of achieving those goals.

A new mindset allowed the reframing of life as happening for rather than to me.

Observing with a quiet mind and open heart created contentment with what is

rather than yearning for what was or unease about what will be.

Embracing stillness unveiled the sageness of nature and renewed connection with inner knowing.

Life circumstances were beautifully reframed as prose, providing comfort and clarity.

Awakening to Inspiration transcends simply being a descriptor for the two books I authored.

It is a philosophy of consciously embracing and aligning with the true self.

The most beautiful part of a regenerative journey is the magic occurring

between ‘once upon a time’ and ‘happily ever after’ . . .