In the cold silent darkness of a winter night, snowflakes slowly
fell glistening as I turned on the outside lights. The purity
and newness of the shimmering flakes reminded me of my new
journey of growth and personal development.

The wonder of a single snowflake, one of nature's glorious yet
quiet miracles, proves nothing is impossible to create when I am
open to receiving the abundance of life. Sometimes life's
distractions, fear, pride and personal desires turn me away from
the journey. Keeping my heart and soul in spiritual alignment
with my journey assists me on the path to becoming the full
potential of my destiny.

My own personal growth journey consciously began almost two
years ago, even though I was growing every day of my life
experiencing challenges and opportunities along the way. I
attended my first motivational workshop in New Jersey, and I was
forever changed. I connected with other "travelers" who are
now dear friends and spiritual partners in the quest of personal
growth and self-improvement. During this time I continued to
attend numerous motivational seminars and inspirational
workshops, learning, growing and gathering insights making
amazing breakthroughs within myself.

I have learned the power of positive thinking and attitude, and
the importance of a state of gratitude for all that I have in my
life. Most importantly, I love and respect the people who have
been placed into my life. There are no coincidences. It is
with gratitude that I acknowledge each human being I have had
the privilege to know. Everything that has happened in my life,
positive or negative, good or bad, joyful or sad has been
orchestrated by the Divine pattern for my life. I am the
person I am today because of all that has gone before me and all
that I have experienced, and I am the empowered woman I am today
because of the people who have entered my life and touched me in
some way on this journey. I am where I am supposed to be in my
travels through life.

There are important steps to take along the path of personal
growth, to live life fully and confidently. These are the tools
that have been beneficial to achieve a positive approach to
opening myself for an abundant life:
-- Be grounded and confident. Breathe and be centered as one
with the Universe.
-- Open my consciousness and heart to receive messages from my
inner voice, and listen to the words. Diligently work to take
down any walls of resistance that have been a part of my life.
-- Pursue education and spiritual enlightenment by attending
personal development seminars presented by successful
motivational entrepreneurs who inspire me.
-- Seek the mentor that I connect with, and attend events where
he or she shares their wealth of knowledge and experience.
-- Be humble knowing I am connected to every living being in
the Universe, an important and necessary link in the chain of
life.
-- Apply all that I have learned to create flow into every
aspect of my life to become the empowered person I was created
to be.
-- Be energetic in my approach to life and create a positive
attitude surrounding myself with peace and harmony.

I daily open my heart and mind, strengthening my conscious being
to let God run my life, remembering I am a miracle in progress
and God is not finished with me yet. How exciting to know that I
have so much more to experience and more people will follow
along the path with me, for a distance, touching my life in ways
not even imaginable at this time. I know I am not yet where I am
destined to be, but I thank God I am not where I used to be. I am
okay now, and I am on my way.

Believe in yourself. Trust in God and yourself. Develop a
strong positive attitude and breathe in Life. A joyful mission
statement for Life says:

-- Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body.....but rather to
skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and
loudly proclaiming....WOW ------ What a Ride!

Love and blessings to you on your journey to a better life.

Businesswoman, Friend, Collaborator, and Team player, Annette fulfills her Entrepreneurial Calling by offering a great service that enriches the lives of others. Together with other fellow BraveHeart Community members, her goal is to empower Women to be multi-dimensional success stories and inspiration to others. Be Sure to Visit: www.BraveHeartWomen.com/lindaholden