Swing Open the Gate ...

 Your only obligation in any lifetime

is to be true to yourself.

Richard Bach

We cannot be true to our most inner self if we do not explore our strengths, weaknesses, and insights.  Unfortunately our strengths are displayed rather nicely as children only to be ridiculed by others instead of encouraged and supported.  In the end, we can find our selves living parents dreams instead of dreams of our own.  The good news, however, is it is never to late to pursue our heart's desire.

Not only is it important to honor our talents and gifts, it is also very healthy to have an outlet where we can totally lose our selves.  When we invest in something we love doing, stress reduces, blood presssure drops, and mental attitudes improve. 

To be involved in an activity that brings us joy, we feel liberated which creates higher self regard.  Being creative in our own personal way heightens our life experiences directly and indirectly. 

We must take time to fan the fires of our passion.  We must give our selves permission to be involved in activities that allow us to be truly aligned with body, mind, and spirit. 

Step off the beaten path, swing open the gate and follow  intuition to where we need to be led.  Something wonderful is waiting ... if we would just stop and listen.