The Journey

All too often I get wrapped up in my emotions.  Good days, happy events, bring me joy, love and a sense of good in the world.  Bad days, tragic events, bring me anger, sadness, frustration and a desire to hide out from others.  I'd say I'm a perfectly normal human being.  My emotions are controlled by the happenings around me, my interactions with others and my sense of worth in the current moment.

I'm quick to celebrate when celebration is needed.  I'm quick to show affection to those I care about.  I'm quick to offer help when help is required.  On the other hand, I'm easily annoyed when things don't go my way.  I'm quick to judge when situations don't play out as planned.  I'm quick to get frustrated when things take longer than expected.

I'm extremely educated when it comes to matters of the heart and mind.  I read a lot, I search for answers to my questions and I'm constantly searching for ways to improve myself.  I am open to exploring various beliefs concerning life and death.  I respect and enjoy learning about other cultures and religions.  I'm always searching for life lessons that resonate with my ever changing and developing belief system.  I enjoy reading, learning, sharing and discussing my findings with others.

I've discovered the benefits of intense physical activity.  I've improved my body and my mind through daily activity.  I've learned to challenge my boundaries and to push past my pre conceived limitations to do things I never thought I could.  I'm frequently pleased by  my accomplishments but just as easily frustrated by my shortcomings.  I know the benefits of healthy eating but struggle with the willpower to adapt my eating habits to a diet I know will benefit my body.

Based on my description of myself...I'm a perfectly confused woman.  I've come a long way over the years, learning more about myself as the days go on.  As pointed out by a very smart friend, life is a Journey, a chance to experience, learn and improve.   The fact I keep trying new things, knowing things can always get better and not stopping or giving up means my Journey continues on. 

Enjoying all the journey has to offer, the celebrations, the setbacks and the fact it never really ends will keep me working hard.  If you happen to find me stuck in a rut on the road, please remind me a smoother path lies ahead.  I promise to do the same for you, you only need to ask.

Take the chance to embrace all life has to offer, good and bad....enjoy your Journey!

A Step Back in Time

Today I started something I never thought I'd do again...I began a university course.  I'm stepping back into the world of textbook reading, study notes, and test anxiety!  Plagued with health problems during my original university days, the prospect of heading back into the classroom wasn't one of my top priorities.  I've managed to survive my first online post, two chapters of the textbook and the thought of a multiple choice final exam.

 The only thing scarier than the prospect of completing the course itself is the topic: The Psychology of Death and Dying.  Wish me luck...this may be one of the scariest things I've tackled in the last few years ;)