I feel like a "mess" almost all the time...I've done so many different things in my life but the one constant is my husband's voice telling me, "I want you to do what makes you happy." I always thought that being recognized for my artwork or getting an award for my efforts or getting a steady paycheck would make me happy. All that is good stuff but it's not what makes my soul sparkle. And it's taken me a solid year to realize that all I need is to be brave and keep being me. Love myself. Love me for who I am and stop trying to break my own mold. I have a great foundation and a lot of support. I'm so fortunate to have the freedom to live my dreams whatever they may be and try my hardest. Taking the steps to "try" is an act of bravery. I have always followed my heart and it has always lead me to happiness. I fell off my path for the last year, but I am back on my journey to fulfilling my dreams of being a full time dreamer and artist. Ahhhhhhh, I feel so free and so proud. I finally feel proud of all of my accomplishments (big or small) and I feel excited about the future. Here's to bravery and what amazing journeys we will take along the way ♥