On My Own..
About a year and a half ago I realized I was journeying through a season and doing so on my own. It was as much about protecting myself from going to people which couldn't or wouldn't see the real me as it was about learning to embrace my authentic self. The pandemic didn't help my journey as it added a stumbling block of financial worries to the season. I can't say this has been or is an easy season. Because, it has not been nor is it. And, I have no idea when the day will come when can breathe a little easier. But, this season has been what I knew all those months ago it would be. I am on my own. There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. In theory I can have one or the other by them self or I could have both. "On my own" has especially been a state of my soul. I generally have people around me- my kids, the students I teach at school. Generally, I don't feel lonely. I thrive in quiet and spaciousness. However, I have had seasons durin...