You never know where life is going to take you.

After years of searching, I’ve finally discovered the meaning of life.

Well… OK.  Maybe not the actual meaning of life, but I’ve grown to a place where I can be who I am with all that I have.

Because, you see, when you stop fretting and let go of the fears that hold you down…  then LIFE really begins.

But it requires a new way of thinking.

When we claim we don’t have time, when we look at out budgets and cringe, when we see our failures and they define us, we get stuck in the routine of our everyday lives, and we think to ourselves that we just CAN’T.

But we don’t have to be a slave to our fears and doubts and past.   We can rise up against the noise, creating a revolution in our hearts and minds and tell ourselves that we CAN.

The Secret in three steps:

• Listen to your thoughts and be aware of what you are telling yourself
• Become a  Life-long Learner and develop a thirst for knowledge
• Embrace an attitude of bravery and consider failure a part of the learning process,  using  it as a step towards success

And I promise you…

With a commitment towards a new way of thinking and seeing ourselves, we can find it. Banning  the word “can’t”, becoming life-long learners and declaring failure a part of the process puts anything we desire within our reach.  . .

And when that happens, the journey towards a life of empowerment and joy will begin!

Fortunately, I’m not alone on this journey…

Introducing the members of The Bold Abode

My best friend and the love of my life, Morgan

 Morgan III and Brendan

The two reasons
I’ve set out to conquer my self-doubt and insecurities…

HotShot, the crazy-pants, 110lb couch-eater..

And Cookie, who came along just when I needed her.

So, that is all of us.  The whole lot.

The nutty, fun-loving, occasionally brooding gang.

Come along for the ride and I will share:

• Posts on projects, crafts and recipes that focus on life-long learning
• Tips to help the day-to-day run more smoothly
• Thoughtful musings to inspire, encourage and challenge the status quo

I would be honored if you would join us on this crazy ride as we stretch our minds, our hearts, our skills, our dreams, and our future.  You can easily do so by signing up for email updates just below…