“Through my own process of self-discovery - or perhaps more accurate is to say ‘recovery’, I continue to be wowed and intrigued by the truth that only in connecting more and more profoundly to - and honoring more consistently the naturally intuitive sense of - the layers and intricacies of the me that I am, do I come to feel a solid sense of belonging, contentment and okay-ness in this world.

The exploration into one’s self is not always joy-filled. [That’s being polite about it]. I don’t always like what I encounter within. [Again, polite]. But this - me… is my home. This body, this energy system is my only constant, and is around for the duration. Everyone and everything else will come and go. So I figure, why not explore all that I am; why not dive deep and befriend the archetypes, the conditioning, the composite bits that comprise me? Why not take responsibility for, and be very much aware of how this ‘me’ expresses?

If our outer world is a mere reflection of our inner one, then I can’t reasonably figure how it isn't essential that we do give attention, focus and great care to our inner world. We get what we give. And we can’t give what we don’t have. That’s just what is so. This translates not only to the physical. How can I be with others in authentic compassion and love if I’ve not first been with myself in this way? Can’t. How can I claim to accept, forgive, trust, or believe another if I don’t accept, forgive, trust, believe myself? Can’t. So doesn’t it make sense to know ourselves intimately, deeply, honestly before we put ourselves out in the world, with others, spreading our energy around?

Getting ourselves allows us to be better people out in the world. And we have a better time, given that the self we share is authentic, natural, flowing. Get what I’m saying? It’s all just better when we be who we truly, authentically, naturally are; it all gets really good when we let go of who we think we are, when we stop trying, and instead be who we actually are.

Vulnerability is beauty.

Consider this… if what we draw to us is energy [and by energy I mean ALL of life… people, things, places, experiences] of a similar vibration to our own; if the power of our thoughts draws to us the experiences we have, then doesn’t it make sense to commit to ensuring that the me that I am, and the me that I be is the best and the truest?

I consider my experiences in the world to be catalysts for – and sometimes distraction from – integration within. So, for me, it’s the turning inward, the listening to my inner voices and my own calling, my willingness to embrace (or at least acknowledge) my varied aspects – the flower, the flame, the warrior, the fairy... - that has brought me more to the core of my I AM self, and to a more intimate knowing of who I be.

Bodywork has been invaluable in this process. Bodywork magnifies, for me, the energetic beings that we are. It helps me to listen, to hear, to see, to know. It has allowed me to recognize the interconnectedness of everything and everyone. It has humbled me. It has shown me compassion. And, it has contributed to my coming to really enjoy the me that I am. [Hey... if I don’t dig her, how can I expect anyone else to?!]

Why share any of this? Because so often I am asked how True to You came to be.  True to You is a way I have found to express myself and what I value. Isn't that what all of life is... expression? I want a say in how my life is expressed. You?

I’m big on process; I’m really big on each of us getting our own brilliance. I'm pretty neurotic about truth and responsibility; not so big on shuffling through life, disconnected, detached, numb and in dis-ease.

I encourage you to embark on your own venture into self; to explore the varied aspects that comprise the you that you are - to step into being your best, truest you. Seriously... why wouldn't you? 

There is a saying in the Buddhist tradition: ‘You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere.'

What are you waiting for?         Let yourself.

True to You
              ...be who you are.