on fear, inspiration and resolution

in my life, i have been mostly powered by fear.  my every day actions have been cautious and calculated.  i "fear" that in many ways i have become what i imagine is expected of me.  living in the "what if" of life.  i have catered my art, my writing, my photography so that it would make sense to others.  but not always to myself.  it's been steeped in the fear of public opinion.  and as part of that, i have let some of the things that i am passionate about die away.  it has taken me months (and in reality my whole life) to see that my only limitation has always been myself.  that fear and insecurity are the reasons i stay stuck.  that i waste so much energy on the naysayers, the negative and the fear.  i have something to offer and it has been locked away in my heart with a big padlock.  i expect great things from myself.  and i read here, about living life like an art project.  brave.  growing.  changing.  true.  powered by the possibilities not the limitations.  sounds like a nice change for me.

thank you to everyone who has supported hearts for haiti.  if you are still interested in donating go here or here.  thank you to everyone who stops by and reads my words everyday.  thank you for all the amazing inspiration and words of encouragement.  tgif.