I've learned that.....//

I've learned that sometimes the journey is lonely.

And, sometimes the people you thought would understand, don't.

It's easy to stick to the path

that the audience will applaud you for.

It's much harder to do what is on the inside of you;

the choice often misunderstood,

that will receive much speculation

and critique.

When you no longer have the benefit of the crowds praise.

When it's just you and your heart,

what will guide you?

What will bring strength?

Courage?

Endurance?

Often, I have found in my life

that the more uncomfortable I am,

the more I feel I am doing what I was destined for.

The beautiful thing?

Eventually we find our tribe,

eventually we find those one or two individuals

who completely get it.

In those moments we realize

the journey of inner strength and trust

was all worth it.

peace. love. joy.