I’ve been pondering this quote by Theodore Roosevelt…

It is not the critic who counts;

not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles,

or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,

I'm seeing a pattern in the conversations I've been having these last few weeks.

"Part of me wants to rekindle my passion for my work and part of me wants to find a new challenge."

"I'm really trying to discover who I am and it's been a difficult search."

no thanks. I would rather not join a cult. good luck though

That’s all the email said. A woman who I just invited to join this community sent it to me.

A cult? Seriously? I often dress head to toe in black and I love it when I can spend all day in my robe but those two things don’t coexist in my life.

Dear Me ~

Wow… you’ve set some big hairy audacious goals for yourself.

But that’s what I love about you… that you’re not afraid to envision a bold future, a breath-taking destination. It requires you to expect the best out of yourself and strive for greatness within.