2013 was a very challenging year. It was a year of growth and painful transition. I had to release my desire to make everything perfect. I had to get comfortable with knowing I didn’t have all the answers and with being responsible for more than what one person is remotely capable of. It was messy. I was pushed emotionally, physically and spiritually.

But there is beauty in the breakdown. You either give up and shut down or you open up and receive all that the universe is willing to offer. I chose the latter.

The thing is, when I look back at 2013, it’s all a blur. I survived it. I was living without being present in my moment to moment experience. There was little reflection and little joy. I know that this is not how I want to lead my life. I’ve made a commitment to myself that 2014 will be different. This year I will reconnect to the those things that bring me happiness and share my journey with others.