I was
born in Alabama and raised in a small town near the Florida state line. Being raised in the Deep South during
the 50’s and 60s did very little to aid my development of self-confidence and
self-worth. I had little, if any self-esteem, and spent most of my young adult
life pleasing others. I was married at 21, a mother at 23, divorced at 27 and
in therapy at 28. I truly believe everyone should undergo counseling. The world
would be a better place.
When I was 30 years old, I moved to New Orleans and lived there for twelve
years. During that time I met, lived and worked with a spiritual teacher. The
development of my spiritual awareness became a key part of my existence.
My journeys have taken me throughout the states, Mexico, Europe, Egypt, India
and Israel - with a yearlong stay in Egypt in 1989, which was one of the most
wonderful experiences of my life. Discovering all the rules, views on life and
values I was taught here in the states had little or no validity in other parts
of the world was a very eye-opening and transformational experience for me.
I was 42 years old when I suffered a life threatening illness. That traumatic
experience provided a crucial moment of clarity that changed my life. For the
first time, I truly comprehended that my happiness, welfare, joy, unhappiness,
misery – you name it – everything was in my hands. I understood that I was the
one responsible for every aspect of my life and this realization was the
catalyst of self-empowerment for me. It transformed my life. I accepted this
immense responsibility and I began to live, walk and talk “My Truth”. “My
truth” is what makes me “me”. I cherish “my truth” and I always come from
“truth”. ALWAYS!
I believe one’s TRUTH is the most sacred and powerful element in the creation
and development of self-empowerment. Being willing to express TRUTH in our
relationships with others, in our work and in all aspects of our lives is the
key to transformation.
