I started this blog post several times last night. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to write about. My mind was occupied with the news that Chastity Bono, daughter of Sonny and Cher, was going to have a sex change. “How fascinating, ” I thought. “I’ll blog about that.” Then I asked myself, “Why?”

In my search for an answer I kept coming back to the word ‘courage’. It takes courage for someone to stand up and say, “This is who I am.” Indeed, Chastity Bono, the child of a mega-celebrity, is acting courageously by letting the world know who he feels he truly is.

What happens when we stay quiet and small, refusing to live as we wish to live? How can we push through, be open, and be true to ourselves?

“In your desire to know who you are, you will all ways seek out the people, the circumstances, and the events that move you closer to realizing your authentic self. What do we mean by ‘your authentic self’? We are referring to you as the uncluttered heart, unbridled love, wild and untamed source of energy that you are, regardless of size, shape, skin color, place of birth, personal history, etc. Source is all ways seeking Source, and becuse you are Source in human form, you will all ways pursue your true nature. You will all ways find your way back to Source. Courage comes when needed. Strength comes when needed. Your fierce heart will guide you. Know that and be free.”
- At One

Sounds simple. Now go out and practice.

Today I am grateful for abundant resources, messages of peace, daily workouts, Paulette and the office, clients who remind me to be still, TD Bank, Leslie and Be Open Designs, the work of Byron Katie, time to be, Nature, NYC, and the weekend.

Thanks and peace!

Joe