Where am I Going, Where Have I Been

As women, it's isn't always easy to stay confident. We have the TV, the radio, our friends, peers and God knows who's telling us who and what's beautiful. Our society makes it perfectly easy to keep appearances looking good. While almost no one teaches how to actually "feel" good inside.

What we need is to define ourselves, to our self, and to do that we as individuals need to discover who we really are., I personally feel this, is the first and single most important assignment here on this 'university' called earth. Get it! 'UNIVERSE' <> CITY

Heritage"

I found in recent years that learning more about my self in terms of my actual lineage innate qualities, tendencies, and gifts, really makes a difference. Sure there's religion, new information, self-help, and other mediums. Yet, the question remains- How would I know where to go, if I don't really know where I've been?

Self-Guided Research"

Trust your instinct with this step. Look into historical point that strongly interest you. A culture that you are overly fascinated by may be an indication of a past connection of some kind, an unknown ancestry or even a previous life-time. Bear in mind, that not believing n something does not automatically mean that it has no bearing. Courageous, open-minded and honest research is the key to finding the answers you may need.

Converse with Your Grannies"

This, I find to be the fun part. Have a chat with the oldest living relative you have access to. Sit them down, fix them some hot cocoa, or ice tea in the summer, and let them talk. It comes naturally for most older folk, but asking focused and guided questions helps. I did this with my grandmother before she past. It was so beautiful. She was really proud of me for being so interested in my family history. Use a tape recorder, just in case, you loose each other, in the process. Besides you'll have that with you for life. And ya' can't beat that, can you.

Consult Your Inner-Guide"

Along the way you'll find that you've collected a whole lot of info. From your research, to your granny interviews, folks you may have talked to and your own opinions. Facts are just that, they're facts. So any data that you have, that contradicts itself, will have to be eliminated for you to know the truth. A good tip here is to consult your inner guide, your Shaman, sixth sense, Call It What You Want! It's all the same principle. Bottom line: Something inside you, knows the truth, from the horse pootie, and you need to listen to that someone, to find the answers you've been searching for. Hope that helps!