Self

Motivation: There comes a time when we must realize that the things we want are not always the things we need. There is a courage that comes with recognizing what should remain in your life and what needs to be discarded. Tackle your fears and become your own hero. Stand up and find yourself in the midst of all the chaos and know that Love comes in various forms - be open; be willing. ~PMarie

Question of the day - How can we find comfort in others or in objects when we can so very rarely find comfort within ourselves? What is it about us, our bodies, our minds, our spirits that terrify us so much? This constant need to be connected to others, connected to our iPods, connected to the internet - what is this saying about the people we have become?

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. What makes you happy?
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
3. How much time do you spend alone daily (on average)
4. What activities do you do alone on a daily basis?
5. What makes you feel most secure?
6. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being most anxious and 1 being least anxious) how do you feel when you are completely alone.
7. If you had to choose between having a private day for yourself and hanging out with a group of people that you don't particularly like, which would you choose and why?

Through these questions, try to determine what it is about you or about your surroundings that makes you feel vulnerable. Once you determine what that is, I challenge you to confront that obstacle head on and conquer it. I know you can do it! Once you do, please come back and in the comment box feel free to share your story! Or, if you have already gone through a similar process, I would love to hear from you as well!