Every time I start a writing or art project I find out something about myself -- sometimes it's good, sometimes its, well... its all good, I guess.  Today, I was knee deep into my writing groove, feeling pretty good about my progress and myself when I received a phone call from a loved one needing (but, more like demanding) my help.  I won't go into details about what was discussed, but I will tell you this... If you do not use your life, the universe will use it for you.  I learned the hard way that time and energy will always be used towards your own goals or towards someone else's.  Being 50+ years, I just don't have that much excess time and energy to spare.

I had to make a difficult decision today.  It was not easy, and I did spin round and round in mental circles before I said 'yes'... Yes, that what I choose as my calling is worthy of my time and my energy.  Yes, I am worthy of my dreams. Yes, I will follow through and not compromise the goals that I have set for myself.  And 'no', I cannot assist at this time, for this time I have chosen 'me'.  And, because I am familiar with how life works, I know that my loved one will do just fine without me.  Free at last!