The need for safety was another powerful influence; to protect myself, I diminished my presence and buried parts of my identity out of sight. These two fears propelled me forward, but was there a deeper fear lurking beneath?

It was a frigid morning, and foggy, as I stepped out of my heated seat in my heated car. Time to get walking.

Connecting with self opens many doors to finding out who you are inside. It also enables one to connect with others on a different level.